Fertilizer cargoes in focus as Iran tightens Strait transit rules
India is working to secure the transit of fertilizer-carrying bulk carriers through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the region. The government has identified 34 ships for repatriation to ensure domestic agricultural needs are met for the kharif season.
Why it matters
Ensuring fertilizer supply is critical for India's food security and agricultural stability during a period of geopolitical volatility.
A farmer spreads fertiliser on his field in Satara district, about 285 km (177 miles) south of Mumbai. (FILE) | Photo Credit: VIVEK PRAKASH
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