Andhra Pradesh has accumulated 8.44 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of fertilizer in preparation for the Kharif 2026 season, a surplus that currently outpaces the immediate monthly requirements for May. The Agriculture department officials have estimated that 16.28 LMT of fertilizers are required for the Kharif 2026 season.
Agriculture department officials said that by securing 8.44 LMT before the peak of Kharif season, the administration is attempting to insulate the local agricultural market from potential supply chain disruptions or price volatility. The current logistics plan focuses on the efficient movement of these stocks from wholesale points to the retail level to ensure that the surplus translates to direct availability for farmers during the primary sowing window. This “proactive stockpiling” is designed to eliminate the risk of shortages during the peak sowing period and to protect the farming community from market fluctuations.
As the season progresses, the Department of Agriculture continues to track daily “Go-Live” stock differences and transit data to maintain these sufficiency levels through the end of the July forecast period. The Agriculture department is committed to ensuring that the distribution and use of fertilizers are conducted scientifically and rationally. Strict actions will be taken against any negligence or misconduct in the purchase, sale, and distribution of fertilizers, said Agriculture Director M.J. Samoon.
According to information, urea stocks, as of May 8, 2026, have reached 242,158 metric tonnes, including rakes in transit, which far exceeds the 30,951 metric tonnes required for the rest of May and ensures sufficiency through the third week of July.
Similarly, Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) reserves stand at a net available 94,269 metric tonnes against a remaining May need of 5,139 metric tonnes, with supplies projected to last until the end of July despite April sales doubling the three-year average. This strategic buffer, which includes significant holdings of NPK, MOP, and SSP, is distributed across a network of company godowns, wholesalers, and retailers to insulate the State’s agricultural sector from potential shortages or market volatility during the primary sowing season.
Surveillance teams have been set up in collaboration with Vigilance, Police, and Revenue staff to monitor urea supply, distribution, availability, illegal stock hoarding, diversion to non-agricultural sectors, illegal transportation to other States, among others. The government will take strict action against illegal hoarding or usage of urea for non-agricultural sectors, Dr. Samoon said.