Ahmedabad, Nov 30 : With the Rabi season underway, the Gujarat government has moved to reassure farmers that fertiliser supplies are stable and sufficient across the state. Officials said that a strong distribution plan is in place to ensure every farmer receives fertiliser on time and in adequate quantity, urging cultivators not to be influenced by misleading rumours.

According to the Agriculture Directorate, Gujarat currently has over 2.08 lakh metric tonnes of urea and 49,000 metric tonnes of DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate) available for farmers. The state has been receiving steady supplies, with 12,500 metric tonnes of urea delivered over the last three days alone. Another 22,000 metric tonnes is scheduled to reach various districts next week.

For the ongoing Rabi period (October 2025 to March 2026), the Centre has allocated 13.90 lakh MT of urea and 2.90 lakh MT of DAP to Gujarat. Of this, 5.48 lakh MT of urea and 2.18 lakh MT of DAP have already arrived in the state. Farmers have so far used 3.44 lakh MT of urea and 1.68 lakh MT of DAP this season, leaving substantial stocks in district warehouses.

Supplies are being sent out in accordance with district-wise requirements, with seven railway rake points currently operational for distribution. The Agriculture Directorate has appealed to farmers to purchase fertilisers only as per their actual need and avoid unnecessary stocking, emphasising that supply is adequate and closely monitored.

Officials reiterated that the state has more than enough fertiliser to meet Rabi demand and urged farmers to ignore false claims suggesting shortages.

In Gujarat, there are approximately 53.2 lakh farmers as per the 2015-16 agricultural census. These farmers cultivate a varied range of crops -- the state is known for major produce such as cotton, groundnut, wheat, rice, maize, mustard, sesame, pulses, fruits and vegetables.

The farmers cultivate a diverse mix of crops shaped by the stateâ??s varied agro-climatic zones, from arid Kutch to fertile central and southern belts.

The state is a major producer of cotton, often called its â??white gold,â?? along with large quantities of groundnut, sesame, castor, and other oilseeds. In the Saurashtra and North Gujarat regions, farmers grow wheat, jowar, bajra, and gram, while central and South Gujarat support extensive rice and sugarcane cultivation due to better irrigation.

The state also leads in spices like cumin, fennel, and coriander, and has thriving horticulture, producing mangoes (notably Kesar), bananas, sapota, guava, and vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, and brinjals.

/IANS