Ahmedabad, Nov 30 (NationPress) As the Rabi season progresses, the Gujarat government is actively assuring farmers that the supply of fertiliser remains stable and plentiful throughout the state. Officials have implemented a robust distribution strategy to ensure that every farmer obtains fertiliser in a timely manner and in sufficient amounts, while advising growers to remain vigilant against misleading rumours.

The Agriculture Directorate has reported that Gujarat currently possesses over 2.08 lakh metric tonnes of urea and 49,000 metric tonnes of DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate) available for farmers. Continuous supplies have been received, with 12,500 metric tonnes of urea delivered in the past three days alone. An additional 22,000 metric tonnes is expected to arrive in various districts next week.

For the current Rabi season (October 2025 to March 2026), the Centre has allocated 13.90 lakh MT of urea and 2.90 lakh MT of DAP to Gujarat. To date, 5.48 lakh MT of urea and 2.18 lakh MT of DAP have already been delivered to the state. Farmers have utilized 3.44 lakh MT of urea and 1.68 lakh MT of DAP this season, leaving significant stocks in district warehouses.

Distribution is being carried out according to the specific needs of each district, with seven railway rake points currently operational for supply. The Agriculture Directorate has urged farmers to purchase fertilisers based only on their actual requirements and to refrain from excessive stocking, emphasizing that the supply is adequate and closely monitored.

Officials have reiterated that the state has ample fertiliser to satisfy Rabi demand and have encouraged farmers to disregard misleading information about shortages.

According to the 2015-16 agricultural census, there are approximately 53.2 lakh farmers in Gujarat. These farmers cultivate a diverse array of crops, with the state being recognized for its major produce such as cotton, groundnut, wheat, rice, maize, mustard, sesame, pulses, fruits, and vegetables.

The agricultural landscape is influenced by the state’s varied agro-climatic zones, ranging from the arid regions of Kutch to the fertile central and southern areas.

Gujarat is a leading producer of cotton, often referred to as its “white gold,” along with substantial quantities of groundnut, sesame, castor, and other oilseeds. In the Saurashtra and North Gujarat regions, farmers cultivate wheat, jowar, bajra, and gram, while central and South Gujarat are known for extensive rice and sugarcane farming, thanks to superior irrigation facilities.

The state also excels in producing spices like cumin, fennel, and coriander, alongside a thriving horticulture sector that yields mangoes (notably Kesar), bananas, sapota, guava, and various vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, and brinjals.