Farmers in the Palamuru region, especially in Narayanapet district, face a major problem. They struggle to get enough urea for their crops, spending long hours in lines just to get tokens for the fertilizer. On Thursday, many farmers gathered at the Government Junior College ground, showing their distress over this issue.
Paddy crops are at a crucial growth stage, needing urea to thrive. Farmers say each acre requires two bags of urea, but the supply falls short. Hanumanthu, a farmer from Narayanapet, expressed his concern, stating that he received only two bags for his six acres of paddy, which is insufficient. He urged the government to provide enough urea for all farmers.
At the Single Window Centre, only one token is given per person. This situation forces entire families to stand in line, hoping to get tokens. Farmers criticize the system, saying it’s inefficient and neglects their real needs.
Officials claim there’s no urea shortage and ask farmers not to worry, promising everyone will get the fertilizer. However, farmers like Khetavat Gopal from Chinna Gutta village in Jadcherla, Mahabubnagar, experience a different reality. Despite visiting the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) for three days, he only received two bags for his four-acre paddy field, though he needs at least six.
Opposition leaders blame the government for not anticipating the demand and failing to stock enough urea. They argue that Palamuru farmers face this crisis every year due to poor planning and procurement by the authorities.
