Nepal to procure 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser from India as Iran disrupts global supply chains

Nepal will purchase 80,000 tonnes of fertilizer from India through a government-to-government deal to mitigate the impact of global supply disruptions and rising prices on its farm output. This one-time purchase aims to address a projected shortfall for the upcoming paddy transplantation season, as escalating global costs have reduced Nepal's overall import capacity.