Fertiliser availability for Rabi reviewed

A government review found fertiliser supplies across Pakistan adequate for the ongoing Rabi season, Dawn reported on October 21. The committee, led by National Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, examined stocks, prices, distribution and seasonal requirements, with the minister pledging to maintain supplies and curb market exploitation.

Urea use in Rabi 2026-27 is estimated at 3,596,000 tonnes, compared with 3,563,000 tonnes in the prior Rabi season. Expected DAP offtake is 838,000 tonnes, 0.4 per cent higher year on year, while total fertiliser offtake is forecast to increase 0.8 per cent. Estimated urea availability of 3,950,000 tonnes exceeds anticipated use, but DAP stocks of 766,000 tonnes are below projected offtake.