25, Aug 2026
FAI to deliberate on strengthening India’s fertiliser security amid global supply disruptions
Mumbai, 25th August 2026: The Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) is organising a three-day program on Fertiliser Security Amid Global Disruptions from 24-26 August in Udaipur, Rajasthan bringing together senior industry executives and sector experts to deliberate on the emerging challenges to India’s fertiliser security and the roadmap for building a more resilient fertiliser ecosystem. The program will focus on global market volatility, domestic production, policy challenges, geopolitical disruptions, green ammonia and urea, circular economy approaches and alternative fertilisers.
Addressing the inaugural session, Dr. Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Director General, FAI, said that recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the vulnerability of global fertiliser supply chains and reinforced the need for greater self-reliance and preparedness. He emphasised that fertiliser security is closely linked with agriculture and food security, and that disruptions in fertiliser availability can have wider implications for the agricultural sector. “When the fertiliser sector is secured and safe, the agriculture sector feels secured and safe,” he said.
Dr. Chaudhari noted that the Indian fertiliser industry has demonstrated resilience despite repeated global disruptions, but cautioned that such resilience cannot depend indefinitely on contingency measures. Greater domestic production, diversification of sources, alternative raw materials and feedstocks, and exploration of non-conventional resources will be critical to strengthening India’s long-term fertiliser security. He also highlighted the importance of reducing dependence on a single source or geography as geopolitical conflicts increasingly affect energy, logistics and raw material availability.
He further underlined the growing importance of energy security for the future of Indian agriculture and fertiliser production, noting that the sector will need to explore green energy, green hydrogen, green ammonia and greater integration of renewable energy into fertiliser manufacturing. Dr. Chaudhari stated that companies who were able to integrate new energy resources and technologies effectively could gain a competitive advantage.
The FAI Director General also stressed the need for greater technology adoption across the fertiliser sector, including robotics, artificial intelligence and other new-age technologies, to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity. While India has made significant progress in energy efficiency, continued investment in new-generation technologies will be important to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness.
Dr. Chaudhari also highlighted the role of integrated nutrient management and alternative fertilisers in building a more sustainable agricultural system. He noted that nano fertilisers, natural and organic farming and other alternative approaches can complement conventional fertilisers, while helping improve soil health, nutrient-use efficiency and long-term sustainability.
He emphasised that achieving greater resilience will require coordinated efforts by the Government, fertiliser industry and farming community, supported by an enabling policy environment. FAI, as the interface between industry and government, will continue to facilitate knowledge-sharing, identify emerging challenges and provide policy inputs to strengthen the sector.
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- By Neel Achary
