Darchula, July 14: Farmers in the district are facing shortage of fertilizers in the peak season of paddy plantation. According to the Agriculture Development Officer Tika Ram Thapa, shortage of fertilizers has surfaced as the contractor Om Mahasani Dev Construction and Suppliers failed to supply it on schedule. As per the contract, the supplier was supposed to provide 2,300 quintals of fertilizers in the district but only 700 quintals have been provided so far, officer Thapa added. As a result of the shortage, farmers here are compelled to buy fertilizers from the neighboring Indian market.