Gypsum Scandal Rocks Farms: Minister Silent Amidst Price Gouge
Farmers across the nation are up in arms over the sale of a product deceptively marketed as “Super” fertilizer. This alleged high-grade fertilizer is, in fact, ordinary gypsum, sold at exorbitant prices.
The outrage stems from the significant price difference between the “Super” product and actual gypsum, leaving farmers feeling cheated and financially burdened. Many have reported purchasing the product based on misleading claims.
The Agriculture Minister, while acknowledging the blatant price gouging, has stated his inability to intervene. He cites the sales being conducted through cooperative societies, which fall outside his direct regulatory purview.
This inaction has fueled further anger among farmers, who are demanding immediate government intervention to protect them from such exploitative practices. The incident highlights the vulnerability of farmers to market manipulation and the need for stronger regulatory oversight of agricultural inputs. The upcoming monsoon season adds urgency to the situation, as farmers need access to affordable and genuine fertilizers.
