Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Hits Punjab & Haryana! Farmers Stung By Fertilizer & DAP Shortage

A massive global crisis has hit the fields of Punjab and Haryana. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted international supply chains, triggering an acute shortage of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Urea just as the paddy sowing season kicks off. Ground reports from Ferozepur, Amritsar, and Sonipat reveal that desperate farmers are being forced into tie-in sales by dealers, while state allocations remain squeezed. Watch this comprehensive India Today report featuring ground realities of farmers, dealer insights, and the official stances of Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian and Haryana's Shyam Singh Rana.