Farmers Forced to Buy Unwanted Products Alongside Urea Amid Rising Demand Concerns

Farmers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar allege they are being compelled to purchase unnecessary fertilizers and agro-products along with urea, significantly increasing their input costs during the crucial sowing period.

April 29, 2026 | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Amid fears of a potential rise in fertilizer prices due to global uncertainties, farmers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have rushed to purchase urea, only to face an additional burden—being forced to buy unwanted agricultural inputs. Several farmers have reported that retailers are making it mandatory to purchase additional fertilizers and agro-products as a condition for selling urea. One such farmer, Raosaheb Damodar Narwade, claimed he was compelled to buy products like Gromisk and Tagbionic along with urea, inflating his expenses to nearly two-and-a-half times the actual cost. His case is not isolated. Reports suggest that nearly 90 percent of farmers in the region are facing similar “linked sales” practices.

Currently, a bag of urea is priced at ₹266.50. However, farmers allege that retailers refuse to sell even this basic fertilizer unless additional products are purchased in proportion. This practice has sparked widespread resentment among farmers, who argue that they are being exploited during a critical agricultural season.

The issue has now gained momentum, with both farmers and fertilizer dealers raising concerns against such coercive sales tactics. Agricultural stakeholders are demanding immediate intervention to curb the practice of “fertilizer linking,” which they say is unjust and economically draining.

In response, the state government has announced plans to implement a regulatory framework modeled on Uttar Pradesh’s system, which strictly prohibits the bundling of fertilizers with other products. Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne stated that such measures aim to protect farmers’ interests and ensure fair market practices.

The move is expected to bring relief, but farmers insist that strict enforcement will be key to ending the malpractice.

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