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Agriculture
Ludhiana Farmers Protest DAP Fertilizer Shortage Under BKU (Lakhowal) Leadership
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 11:37 PM
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Farmers in Ludhiana expressed severe anger over the acute shortage of DAP fertilizer, organizing a protest march led by the BKU (Lakhowal) leadership.
Farmers in Ludhiana erupted in anger on Tuesday over the persistent shortage of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer. The agitation was organized under the leadership of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Lakhowal faction, who voiced their frustration over the unavailability of essential agricultural inputs.
The protest highlighted the growing distress among local cultivators who are unable to secure the necessary fertilizer for their crops. The BKU (Lakhowal) leadership took charge of the demonstration, demanding immediate government intervention to ensure the timely supply of DAP to the farming community.
The shortage has raised concerns about the upcoming sowing season, with farmers warning that a lack of proper nutrition for their land could severely impact their yields. The event in Ludhiana underscores the critical tension between agricultural supply chains and the immediate needs of the farming population in Punjab.
The protest highlighted the growing distress among local cultivators who are unable to secure the necessary fertilizer for their crops. The BKU (Lakhowal) leadership took charge of the demonstration, demanding immediate government intervention to ensure the timely supply of DAP to the farming community.
The shortage has raised concerns about the upcoming sowing season, with farmers warning that a lack of proper nutrition for their land could severely impact their yields. The event in Ludhiana underscores the critical tension between agricultural supply chains and the immediate needs of the farming population in Punjab.