World · 6 April 2026
India issues fertiliser tender as war hits supply
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Farmers could face higher costs and supply pressure as imports are disrupted. India has issued a global tender to secure fertiliser supplies after the Iran war disrupted shipping routes and tightened availability ahead of the planting season. The country is seeking 2.5 million tonnes of urea, with officials turning to alternative sources as prices and logistics remain uncertain. 
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