, KUSHTIA. Feb 1: The prices of different kinds of chemical fertilizer* have shot up in the northern districts including Kushtia despite satisfactory stock with the traders, reports UNB

The farmers said fertilizer artificial scarcity in the. markets, have enhanced the prices of fertilizers hampering Irri-Boro cultivation during the current season.

They alleged that the stockists and traders create artificial crisis every year with the connivance of concerned officials

They said the traders are selling fertilizers at high rates ignoring the prices fixed by the government

Urea is being sold between Tk 350 and 400 per bag ’ Trippie Super Phosphet (TSPl between Tk 425 and 450. MP between Tk 350 and 370 and Zipsum between Tk 200 and 220 while the prices of Urea. TSP MP and Zipsum were Tk 270. Tk 290. Tk 280 and Tk 100 respectively a few months hade

The farmers said they are unable to purchase fertilizers

to take Immediate steps tn this regard.