Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Karnataka Minister Addresses Urea Fertilizer Shortage
Farmers in Karnataka are having trouble getting enough urea fertilizer, which is needed for crops.
This has caused them to protest.
The government says they asked the national government for a lot of fertilizer, but didn't get as much as they wanted.
The government also says they've been working hard to manage the situation and that the shortage is not just happening in their state.
The government said they are trying to solve the problem, and the opposition parties are making a political issue of it.
Karnataka is experiencing a shortage of urea fertilizer, leading to farmer protests.
The Agriculture Minister explained the situation in the Legislative Assembly in response to opposition queries.
The state requested 11.95 lakh metric tonnes but received 11.17 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer from the Centre.
The Minister stated the Centre advised reduced DAP fertilizer usage, impacting supply.
The Minister highlighted that the shortage is not unique to Karnataka.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Chaluvarayaswamy, farmers, opposition parties BJP and JD(S), and the Central government.
- What
- Shortage of urea fertilizer and related farmer protests.
- When
- Since April, with discussions ongoing; the issue was raised in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.
- Where
- Karnataka, with similar issues in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Due to less fertilizer supply than requested and the Centre's advice to reduce DAP fertilizer usage.
Government
Opposition
Government's Response vs. Opposition Claims
Government
Government is working to manage the situation.
Opposition
Opposition parties are politicizing the matter.
- Fertilizer Requested
- 11.95 lakh metric tonnes
- Fertilizer Supplied
- 11.17 lakh metric tonnes
- DAP Reduction
- 70,000 metric tonnes
- Illegal Fertilizer Seized
- 450 metric tonnes