Bhopal, March 28 -- The ongoing West Asia conflict is affecting fertiliser supplies for Indian farmers, raising concerns about potential drops in agricultural yields and increases in food prices.

Farmers in Madhya Pradesh, particularly in Bhopal, have urged the government to make proactive arrangements to meet future requirements, citing challenges faced during the previous Rabi and Kharif seasons and issues with black marketing.

A farmer, Kapil Patidar, told ANI, "During our previous Rabi season, when we could not procure Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), we resorted to farming by purchasing its alternative, NPK, [Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K)] on the black market. We do have hope in the government; however, the government ...