Gadwal: District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Sakriya Naik has assured that the government has an adequate stock of chemical fertilizers and emphasized the importance of keeping supplies readily available for farmers.

On Tuesday, he inspected the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society (PACS) fertilizer warehouse in Aiza town and expressed satisfaction with the stock levels.

Single Window Chairman Pothula Madhusudhan Reddy, Secretary Mallesh, and Fertilizer In-charge Srinivas presented the stock records to the officials. The DAO verified that the stock values in the register matched those in the warehouse and instructed officials to place an indent for additional stock if needed.

He directed fertilizer shop owners in the mandal to ensure all types of fertilizers are available for farmers without any difficulties. He warned that any complaints regarding fertilizer shortages would not be tolerated.

The DAO also stressed that Urea bags must be sold at the government-fixed price of ₹266.50. Strict action would be taken against any shop selling fertilizers at higher rates.

Mandal Agriculture Officer Janardhan and other officials accompanied the DAO during the inspection.