Nepal revives talks for chemical fertiliser offtake agreement with India

The deal will eliminate recurring shortages during the peak growing season, officials say.

Nepal has revived talks for a chemical fertiliser offtake agreement with India under which it will buy a fixed amount of plant nourishers from the southern neighbour over a long term period to avoid recurring shortages during the peak growing season. The accord will be secured through a government-to-government deal, officials said.