Telangana faces a worsening urea crisis, leaving crops nutrient-stressed and vulnerable to pests. Farmers are turning to black market purchases at inflated prices, while diversion to industries and rising demand from expanded Kharif sowing have deepened the shortage across the State
Telangana’s farmers face an acute urea shortage amid disputes between State and central governments. Delayed paddy transplantation, long queues, and black-market activity threaten 10–15% crop losses, fuelling unrest and raising concerns over food security and farmer livelihoods
Telangana faces a critical urea shortage during the peak Kharif season, with less than half of the required fertilizer supplied. Farmers are being rationed and forced into black market purchases. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka report similar deficits and protests.
Over 1.07 crore packets of cotton seeds required to sustain the planned expansion; overall availability of seeds stands at only half of the projected requirement, say sources
