Mahoba: Farmers Face Distress as Urea Fertilizer Distribution Remains Stalled Despite Arrival
Farmers in Mahoba are growing increasingly anxious as fertilizer distribution has not commenced despite a new stock arriving, impacting their crops.
MAHOBA | अभिनय सिंह चंदेल
Fertilizer Stock Arrives, But Distribution Halts
The arrival of a new stock of urea fertilizer at the Ajnar Cooperative Society in Mahoba district has brought more trouble than relief for local farmers. Despite a fresh consignment of 500 bags reaching the society on Friday, November 14, 2026, the distribution did not begin throughout Saturday. Farmers who have been visiting the cooperative for eight days in search of fertilizer were forced to return home disappointed and empty-handed.
According to society records, 300 bags of fertilizer were distributed to 105 account-holding farmers last Saturday before the stock ran out and distribution was halted. The arrival of the new stock on Friday had sparked hope among the farmers. However, despite assurances from society secretary Bhoop Kishore to begin distribution under a token system, no action was taken on Saturday.
Farmers' Plight and Impact on Agriculture
Local farmer Maniram expressed his distress, stating that he has been repeatedly visiting the society to obtain fertilizer but has not yet been successful. The shortage of fertilizer is affecting the sowing of his crops and other crucial agricultural tasks. Farmers are concerned that failure to receive fertilizer on time could lead to significant financial losses.
The farmers have urged the concerned departmental officials to intervene immediately and ensure the smooth resumption of fertilizer distribution. They are demanding that the fertilizer be allocated without further delay so that their agricultural activities can be completed on schedule. Currently, farmers are facing considerable uncertainty and dissatisfaction regarding fertilizer availability.