KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The government has clarified that tenders have already been called for the import of 465,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer so far. For the current fiscal year, the government has set a target to import 550,000 metric tons of fertilizer and allocated a budget of Rs 28.82 billion for the purpose.
According to data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, a total of 266,510 metric tons of chemical fertilizer is currently in the process of being supplied as of the second week of Mangsir. Of this, the Agriculture Inputs Company Limited (AICL) is importing 180,491 metric tons, while Salt Trading Corporation is importing 86,016 metric tons.
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AICL is bringing in 88,213 metric tons of urea and 92,278 metric tons of DAP, while Salt Trading Corporation is importing 24,498 metric tons of urea, 53,795 metric tons of DAP, and 7,725 metric tons of potash.
The ministry further stated that a total of 86,333 metric tons of fertilizer is currently in stock—57,818 metric tons with AICL and 28,514 metric tons with Salt Trading Corporation. Additionally, 120,597 metric tons of fertilizer are en route through various international transit points.
The ministry emphasized that all necessary measures are being adopted to ensure smooth and reliable availability of chemical fertilizer for agricultural activities across the country.
