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Nepal to buy 80000 tonnes of fertiliser from India to offset looming farm shortage
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
A one time purchase could keep paddy fields supplied
Nepal plans to procure 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India via a government-to-government deal to cushion disruptions in global supply and rising prices. The one-time shipment is meant to cover a projected gap for the upcoming paddy transplantation season, as higher global costs have squeezed Nepal’s ability to import fertiliser.
- Nepal will purchase 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India
- Deal is government to government to ensure timely supply
- Move targets a projected shortfall for paddy transplantation season
- Rising global costs have reduced Nepal’s import capacity
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