West Asia Conflict Sparks Fertilizer Crisis, Farmers Say It's "Precious as Gold"
Farmers in Bhopal report severe fertilizer shortages due to West Asia conflict, warning of black marketing, crop impacts, and rising food prices.
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Farmers in Bhopal report severe fertilizer shortages due to West Asia conflict, warning of black marketing, crop impacts, and rising food prices.
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Rabi crop sown area increases by 15.88 lakh hectares this season, with growth in wheat, pulses, and oilseeds, promising higher farmer income.
India's rabi crop sown area rises by 20.88 lakh hectares, led by wheat and pulses. Higher MSPs ensure remunerative prices for farmers.