With fertilizer shortage leaving farmers a harried lot, the government now plans to provide them with necessary supplies with immediate effect. The district administration expects supply of nearly 20,400 tonnes of urea from the government in the next one week.
Arrangements have been made for transfer of 75 per cent of the stock to primary agricultural cooperative societies (PACS) to meet farmers’ requirements. The remaining stock will be routed through private agencies and dealers.
The government has also made arrangements for import of nearly 3,000 tonnes of urea on a daily basis. “Necessary supplies will be provided to the district by the end of this month,” said Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana. As of now, more than 4.15 lakh acres have been brought under cultivation for the rabi season. Meanwhile, farmer leaders said another two lakh acres had also been brought under cultivation.
