Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Urea Shortage Frustrates Rangareddy District Farmers
Farmers in Rangareddy district are having trouble getting enough urea, a fertilizer they need for their crops, during the current growing season.
They are having to spend a lot of time waiting to get the fertilizer.
Some farmers are not getting as much fertilizer as they need.
Some people are selling it at higher prices.
However, the government officials say there is enough fertilizer and that the farmers are overreacting because of news reports.
Farmers in Rangareddy district are facing a shortage of urea, a key fertilizer.
Farmers are spending excessive time waiting in queues for urea during the peak season.
Farmers report needing more urea than they are able to obtain for their crops.
Black market sales of urea are occurring at inflated prices.
Officials claim urea supply has increased this season compared to last year and is sufficient.
- Who
- Farmers and Department of Agriculture officials.
- What
- Urea shortage impacting farmers during peak season.
- When
- During the current Kharif season, up to August 14.
- Where
- Rangareddy district, India.
- Why
- Farmers need urea for their crops; officials say supply is sufficient.
Farmer Perspective
Official Perspective
Urea Availability
Farmer Perspective
Farmers are experiencing a shortage and are unable to get sufficient urea.
Official Perspective
Officials claim there is no shortage and that supplies are sufficient.
Farmer Actions
Farmer Perspective
Farmers are being forced to spend extra time waiting for urea
Official Perspective
Officials state that the farmers are creating hysteria.
- Crops Grown
- Paddy, Cotton, and Maize
- Approximate Cultivation Area
- 4.30-4.50 acres
- Urea Supply (Up to Aug 14)
- 18,600 metric tons
- Urea Supply (Same period last year)
- 14,800 metric tons
- Subsidized Urea Price
- Rs. 270 per sack
- Black Market Urea Price
- Rs. 320-350 per sack
Sources
Urea Shortage Row: There is no need to panic, assures Khammam Collector
Officials Step Up Vigil To Curb Urea Misuse In Ongole
Govt seeks urea imports as kharif demand soars
Collector instructs enhanced monitoring of urea usage
Floodwater outflow from Prakasam barrage increases