Early monsoon to up fertiliser demand; govt may hike subsidy

The government expects robust fertiliser demand due to an earlier-than-expected and abundant monsoon, an official said after a review on Monday, adding the country will provide additional subsidy to farmers if required for the upcoming kharif or summer-sown season.

- Zia Haq

NEW DELHI:

Millions of farmers are preparing to plant an array of crops, such as rice, corn, soya and pulses. The summer season accounts for nearly half of the annual food production in the world's most populous country.