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Farmers Demand Price Reduction on Ammonium Sulphate Amid 60%+ Hike

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Farmers in Salem and Namakkal districts are demanding a price reduction for ammonium sulphate following a hike of more than 60% in two weeks. The price of a 50 kg bag of the fertilizer, which is used for major crops including paddy, sugarcane, and onion, increased from between ₹750 and ₹900 to ₹1,500 on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The price hike occurred despite the resumption of cultivation after recent heavy rains.

From thehindu.com

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The price increase directly impacts the input costs for farmers in both districts. M. Sudhakar, a resident of Namakkal district, called upon the Union and State Governments to review the issue and reduce the price. This review includes the existing PMBJP subsidy of ₹473.95 for a 50 kg bag.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

  • Namakkal districtDistrict where the price hike is affecting agricultural inputs.
  • M. SudhakarResident of Namakkal district who is advocating for price intervention.
  • state governmentGovernment body urged to review fertilizer pricing and subsidy management.
  • SalemDistrict where farmers are explicitly affected by the fertilizer price hike.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Namakkal districtSpeculative

    The local agricultural economy might be disrupted by input cost inflation and farmer unrest.

  • state governmentSpeculative

    The state government could face calls from constituents regarding fertilizer pricing and subsidy management.

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