Pakistan, June 16 -- Sixteen India-bound ships carrying fertilisers are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, according to India's fertiliser ministry. The situation is important because it could affect global supply chains and agricultural production. Farmers, importers, and food security planning are directly linked to the shipments.

A senior official said the vessels include shipments of urea, di-ammonium phosphate, ammonia, and sulfur. Moreover, the stranded cargo totals hundreds of thousands of metric tons of crop nutrients. The disruption comes amid ongoing tensions affecting maritime routes in the region.

In addition, India has already imported around five million tons of fertilisers to meet seasonal demand. Authorities have also boo...