In Coimbatore, farmers reported dual pricing for Factamfos 20:20:0:13 fertilizer, with cooperative society stores charging more than private ones, media reports say.
Factamfos, comprising 40% ammonium phosphate and 60% ammonium sulfate, aids various crops, particularly fruits and vegetables. Private vendors sell it at Rs 1,200 per 50kg sack, while Tamil Nadu Cooperative Department stores offer it at Rs 1,400.
Farmers, traditionally favoring cooperative stores for lower prices, find this discrepancy perplexing.
Authorities are investigating, seeking parity between cooperative and private store prices, as fluctuations occur based on stock availability.
