India's Fertiliser Crisis: A Perfect Storm at the Worst Time The Indian government's efforts to boost agricultural productivity have been severely hampered by a perfect storm of logistical challenges, supply chain disruptions, and global geopolitics.
The current congestion at major ports has left several fertiliser carrying vessels stranded, jeopardising the country's ability to meet the needs of farmers during the critical kharif sowing season.
Improved rainfall has accelerated kharif sowing, with nearly 60% of the normal level being achieved by July 17.