India’s fertiliser production fell nearly a quarter in March, driven by disruptions to imported natural gas linked to the Middle East conflict. Since gas is a core input for producing urea—the key fertiliser powering much of India’s agriculture—the shock highlights how directly global energy disruptions can ripple into farm supply and food costs.
India is set to purchase 2.5 million tons of urea fertilizer at rates nearly 90% higher than before the Middle East conflict, with global supplies tightening under geopolitical pressure. Indian Potash Ltd. will source the shipment just ahead of monsoon crop sowing, in a move aimed at preventing fertilizer shortages during the critical planting season.
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