The initiative aims to ease cost pressures on farmers as the spring planting season begins, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) said on March 6.
MAFRA said fertiliser availability was expected to remain stable through July, supported by diversified import strategies adopted by suppliers.
According to the ministry, the country’s current stock levels and projected production indicate near-sufficient supply to meet seasonal demand.
Fertiliser supply is projected at around 86,000 tonnes, including 33,000 tonnes of existing stock and an estimated 53,000 tonnes of output from available urea.
This was broadly in line with expected demand of 88,000 tonnes between April and July 2025.
Distribution is largely handled by the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, with prices holding steady at pre-conflict levels.
To prevent panic buying, authorities are capping supply volumes based on historical demand at both cooperative and farm levels.
Daily checks are also being conducted on raw material procurement – particularly urea – and finished product inventories, alongside inspections of storage conditions at fertiliser companies.
Reducing excess fetiliser use
MAFRA will also be addressing long-standing overuse of fertilisers.
Field data from the Rural Development Administration (RDA) reported that nitrogen fertiliser use exceeded recommended application levels by 18%.
It aims to improve the overuse by promoting the use of livestock manure.
Measures include providing standardised fertiliser usage guidelines, personalised application recommendations, and promoting alternatives such as compost and liquid fertilisers.
To support adoption, free liquid fertiliser will be offered to participating farms, and field support teams will assist with implementation.
The authorities are also considering stricter compliance checks by linking fertiliser purchase data with standard usage benchmarks, particularly for farms receiving public subsidies.
Agri film monitoring
For agricultural films, including mulching and greenhouse films, current inventories are deemed sufficient for the spring season.
Farms in major production areas already hold significant stock, while cooperatives are securing additional volumes for key crops such as highland cabbage and radish.
Demand for greenhouse film remains low at present due to its seasonal usage pattern.
However, MAFRA and partner agencies will intensify inspections across manufacturers and distributors to monitor stock levels and pricing, with a focus on detecting hoarding or unjustified price hikes.
Government pledges support
MAFRA assured that if supply gaps do emerge, the government plans to coordinate redistribution between cooperatives to address regional imbalances.
Supply will be calibrated to actual demand by crop and season, while authorities will provide transparent market information to prevent instability driven by speculative or precautionary purchasing.
Despite rising input costs, MAFRA indicates that the impact on agricultural product prices will not be immediate due to production cycles.
This suggested a lag between cost pressures and retail price adjustments.
MAFRA has committed to expanding financial support measures, including fertiliser price subsidies and increased funding for livestock feed purchases through supplementary budgets.
The ministry emphasised securing raw materials to avoid supply disruptions and is urging farmers to avoid stockpiling, instead purchasing inputs based on actual needs to maintain market stability.
