The western-central Indian state of Maharashtra is currently experiencing a shortage of vital fertilisers, particularly Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), as the Kharif (monsoon) sowing season begins. Long lines outside fertiliser stores, empty shelves, and black-market premiums have become the new normal for many rural households who rely on agriculture. An unexpected trigger When Israel launched surprise attacks on key military and nuclear facilities in Iran on 13 June 2025, no one expected the fa...
