Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delayed Paddy Transplantation Reduces Urea Demand in Telangana
Farmers in Telangana are not buying as much urea as usual because it hasn't rained enough for them to plant their rice crops.
This has left a lot of urea unsold, which is causing problems for the company that makes it.
Normally, farmers buy lots of urea to help their crops grow, but this year they are waiting because there isn't enough water.
The company that makes the urea is having money problems because they aren't selling as much as they thought they would.
Delayed paddy transplantation due to deficient rainfall has reduced urea demand in Telangana.
Farmers are avoiding urea purchases as transplantation has been delayed.
Around 2.5 lakh tonnes of urea remains unsold in government godowns and dealer outlets.
RFCL faces financial pressure due to reduced sales and delayed subsidy payments.
Urea sales have dropped from 4,000-4,500 tonnes daily to just 100 tonnes daily.
- Who
- Farmers in Telangana and Ramagundam Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL)
- What
- Delayed paddy transplantation due to deficient rainfall has reduced urea demand.
- When
- During the Kharif season, particularly April to July.
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- Insufficient rainfall has delayed paddy transplantation, reducing fertiliser consumption.
Farmers' Perspective
RFCL's Perspective
Impact of Delayed Transplantation
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers are avoiding urea purchases due to delayed transplantation caused by insufficient rainfall.
RFCL's Perspective
RFCL faces financial strain due to reduced urea sales and delayed subsidy payments.
- Urea Stock
- 2.5 lakh tonnes unsold
- RFCL Daily Production
- 3,850 tonnes
- Telangana's Urea Demand Share
- 60-65%
- Urea Supplied in April-May
- 65,000 tonnes
- Urea Supplied in June
- 55,000 tonnes
- Target for July
- 45,000 tonnes
- Current Daily Sales
- 100 tonnes
- Monthly Financial Requirement
- ₹400-450 crore