Chandigarh:
Despite global headwinds and supply chain disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis, Haryana has adequate fertilizer stocks to meet the needs of farmers ahead of the Kharif 2026 season and paddy sowing, a top Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) official said on Wednesday. KRIBHCO is a national level multistate cooperative society under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.
Demand for fertilisers peaks in the middle of May with farmers sowing seeds over the following two months. The official firmly assured the farming community that Haryana’s fertilizer inventory remains robust, secure, and fully equipped to handle the upcoming Kharif season.
Fertilizer requirement for Haryana during Kharif 2026 season estimated at 16.20 lakh metric tonnes
Participating in a media workshop organised by the Forum for Indian Journalists on Education, Environment, Health & Agriculture (FIJEEHA) in collaboration with Alliance for Change, Transformation & Innovation (ACTION), Desh Raj Singh Vishnoi, State Marketing Manager, KRIBHCO Haryana, said the total fertilizer requirement for Haryana during the Kharif 2026 season has been estimated at around 16.20 lakh metric tonnes. Of this, the highest demand remains for urea at nearly 11 lakh metric tonnes. The estimated requirement also includes 2.80 lakh metric tonnes of DAP, 0.95 lakh metric tonnes of SSP, 0.70 lakh metric tonnes of MOP, 0.60 lakh metric tonnes of complex fertilizers, and 0.15 lakh metric tonnes of city compost.
As per available report, sale of about 16.1 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer was reported in Haryana during Kharif 2025 season while sale of about 15.57 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer during Kharif 2024 season.
“Despite global challenges and disruptions in supply chains, all stakeholders are working in coordination to ensure timely availability of fertilizers to farmers across Haryana during the crucial Kharif season,” Vishnoi said.
He further said that balanced nutrient management and uninterrupted fertilizer availability are critical for maintaining agricultural productivity in the state, particularly due to high nutrient-intensive crops such as paddy, which continue to drive strong demand for nitrogen-based fertilizers like urea.
Vishnoi further said that the Haryana government, cooperative institutions, and fertilizer companies are jointly making continuous efforts to ensure timely fertilizer supplies, promote balanced fertilizer use, and safeguard soil health. Alongside this, farmers are also being encouraged to adopt nano fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, and sustainable agricultural practices to improve productivity while protecting the environment.
Dr Navneet Anand, President, FIJEEHA said, “KRIBHCO has played a sterling role in ensuring seamless fertilizer supplies to millions of Haryana farmers and stands as a shining example of how cooperative-led movements are redefining rural empowerment and strengthening the agricultural ecosystem.”
Pragya Lal Ranjan of ACTION said that the Kharif season remains the backbone of Haryana’s agricultural economy and timely access to quality fertilizers is essential for ensuring food security and improving farmers’ prosperity.
The workshop also highlighted KRIBHCO’s ongoing initiatives to promote climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable farming practices among farmers.
Vishnoi said KRIBHCO is working towards increasing agricultural productivity while simultaneously ensuring conservation of natural resources and maintaining ecological balance.
KRIBHCO conducts awareness & training programmes on soil testing, soil health management
As part of these efforts, KRIBHCO is conducting awareness and training programmes on soil testing, soil health management, and crop-based nutrient management to reduce excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers and encourage balanced fertilizer use.
The organisation is also actively promoting nano fertilizers and bio-fertilizers. The use of nano urea and bio-fertilizers helps improve nutrient use efficiency, reduce fertilizer wastage, and lower environmental pollution, thereby supporting long-term sustainable agriculture, Vishnoi added.
