The spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that domestic fertilizer supplies are sufficient with no shortages, while driving measures to support reducing chemical fertilizer use alongside organic fertilizers. He revealed that global urea prices have continued to decline following the easing of the Middle East conflict.
18 June 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Kritchanon Aiyapanya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, spoke about the current situation of agricultural production inputs in the country. After inspection, it was found that supplies remain adequate despite past price impacts from the Middle East war. The ministry has pushed to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers alone, as farmers previously used over 6 million tons annually. The new target is 70% chemical fertilizer combined with 30% organic fertilizers and bio-products to compensate for the loss of over 1 million tons of imported fertilizer.
Through efforts to educate farmers, it was found that they have begun adapting and changing production methods effectively to cope with the impacts. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture has collaborated with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to support farmers in soil quality analysis before fertilization, allowing customized fertilizer formulas suitable for crop needs and local soil conditions. They have also introduced precise bag-level fertilizer mixing technology so farmers receive fertilizers with the exact nutrient content, helping reduce costs and increase agricultural efficiency.
The Agriculture Ministry spokesperson also stated, that the current domestic fertilizer situation is still sufficient with no shortages. With the Middle East conflict now easing, reports indicate that global urea prices have dropped sharply from previous levels around 800, which is good news likely to reduce import costs and prices accordingly. .