Fertilizer News

• Tomato Plants and AM Fungi Symbiosis Get Affected by Biochar-based Fertilizers, Says Investigating

  Joseph Gottlieb Kölreuter Institute for Plant Sciences and the Institute for Technical Chemistry researchers conducted a study using tomato seedlings in order to investigate the impact of different biochar biomass sources on their symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM fungi) in the soil.…

• Introducing Patentkali 100 percent Organic Fertilizers - Your Solution to Thriving Crops and Bountiful Harvests!

  Are you a modern-age farmer seeking a revolutionary organic fertilizer to take your crops to a higher level? Look no further! Patentkali, a Potassium Magnesium Sulphate Fertilizer, exclusively offered by K+S, a German-based mining company, is the game-changer you've been waiting for. With its unique…

• Manipur Govt Allocates Rs. 2.5 Crore to Agriculture Department for Fertilizer Procurement

  Manipur Government’s measures are expected to empower farmers and strengthen the agricultural backbone of the state, fostering economic growth and social stability.…

• Fertilizer Subsidies: White Paper Calls for Exploration of Alternatives

  Primus Partners' White Paper calls for transitioning to alternative practices in the chemicals industry, emphasizing the unpredictability of the fertilizer subsidy, which constitutes a significant portion of the budget.…

• Deputy Commissioner Calls for Providing Farmers with Quality Seeds and Fertilizers

  The collaborative efforts of the Agriculture Department, the Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board, and other concerned authorities are expected to mitigate the challenges posed by the delayed monsoon and ensure a successful agricultural season for the farmers in the district.…

• IFFCO Begins Export of Nano Urea to US amid PM Modi’s State Visit

  With the export of Nano Urea to the US, IFFCO continues to expand its global reach and contribute to the advancement of agricultural practices on a global scale.…

• B’desh Inks Deal with Russia for Fertilizer Imports, Boosting Agricultural Growth

  By diversifying its sources of fertilizers, Bangladesh aims to ensure stable supplies and reduce dependency on a single country. This move demonstrates the government's commitment to bolstering the agricultural sector and promoting food security in the nation.…

• Govt Implements Multi-Pronged Strategies to Prevent Fertilizer Diversion & Black Marketing

  The Indian government has implemented a series of measures to prevent malpractice and ensure high-quality fertilizers for farmers. These measures have led to the prevention of the diversion & black marketing of fertilizers throughout the country.…

• Fertilizer Subsidy Increases by 66% Due to Surge in DAP Imports

  Even after urea imports have dwindled, DAP imports have gone up by 30%.…

• Yamunanagar Village Authorities Confiscate 2,784 Bags of Subsidized Agricultural-Grade Urea

  A joint team from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and the Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department confiscated an unlawful shipment of 2,784 bags of subsidized agriculture-grade urea in the district.…

• Urea Imports to Decrease in FY23; 74.86 lakh tonne Purchased till March 24

  India imported 74.86 lakh tonne of urea till March 24 and is expected to decrease year on year this fiscal. Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Bhagwanth Khuba provided statistics on urea imports in the last five years in a written reply to the…

• Govt has Enough Fertilizer Stock for Kharif Season, Says Mansukh Mandaviya

  Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, said on Wednesday that the Centre has ample fertilizer stock for the next Kharif season and that fertilizers will be widely available to farmers across the country.…

• Govt to Roll Out Modified DBT Scheme to Cap Fertilizer Subsidy in 7 Districts Soon

  On a trial basis, the government would implement a modified direct benefit transfer (DBT) plan for fertilisers in seven districts across seven states. Farmers' sales of subsidised fertiliser will be capped under the new scheme, taking into account their land holdings.…

• Government Assures Farmers Affordable Soil Nutrients with Subsidies on Both Urea And Non-Urea Fertilizers

  The government provides subsidies to ensure farmers get soil nutrients at an affordable rate, on both urea and non-urea fertilizer.…

• Agriculture Ministry Approves Sale of IFFCO Nano DAP Fertilizer

  The IFFCO fertilizer cooperative announced on Saturday that the Government of India has approved the sale of its IFFCO Nano DAP fertilizer, which will be a game changer for Indian farmers.…

• How are Fertilizers and Pesticides Different from Each Other?

  Pesticides and fertilizers are essential for healthy plant growth. Fertilizers, which are available in both dry and liquid forms, provide the plant with the nutrients it requires. Pesticides are chemicals that are used in plants to eliminate, prevent, or control pests such as slugs, insects,…

• Centre Seeks to Cut Fertilizer Subsidy Burden

  The Indian government is taking several measures to reduce fertilizer subsidy expenses and improve the efficiency of the system. The focus is on reducing the cost of gas in the short term and improving the delivery of subsidies in the medium term through the use…

• Fertilizer Ministry Requests Additional Rs 30,000 crore Subsidy for Final Quarter

  The Russia-Ukraine war and rise in commodity prices, notably for feedstocks like natural gas and fertilizers, led to a major overestimation of the subsidy needs.…

• Farmers in Bihar Struggle with Shortage of Fertilizer, High Prices of Urea

  6,200 fertilizer stores were searched during this Kharif season around the state, and 117 FIRs were lodged against individuals responsible for the urea crisis…

• “Bihar Receives Only 68% of Allocated Urea Supply This Kharif Season”: Agri Secretary

  Bihar agriculture secretary N Saravana Kumar informed on Wednesday that the department had increased surveillance and monitoring of urea distribution due to a short supply from authorised manufacturers, as the state received approximately 68% of its allotted urea supply in October and November.…

• Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya & Dharmendra Pradhan Reviews Coal Gasification Plants in Odisha

  The project will help achieve the stated goal of gasifying 100 MT of coal by 2030 since it encourages coal gasification…

• "Green Hydrogen to be Used in Fertiliser Manufacturing": Nitin Gadkari

  It is critical to incorporate green hydrogen into fertiliser manufacturing in order to completely eliminate emissions by modifying production infrastructure. Hydrogen in the form of ammonia is consumed by the fertiliser industry, primarily to produce urea, diammonium phosphate (DAP), and other complex fertilisers.…

• Agro-Chemical Sector to Grow at 15-17% Due to Strong Demand: CRISIL

  The agrochemical sector will grow by 15-17 percent this fiscal year, following a stellar 23 percent growth rate last year, owing to continued strong exports and stable domestic demand.…

• IFFCO: 'Number One Cooperative' in Top 300 Globally

  IFFCO has completed one year of being recognised as the best among 300 selected cooperatives worldwide by World Cooperative Monitor.…

• UP Agri Minister Urges Railway Minister to Cut Station Delays to Ensure Timely Urea Supply

  Surya Pratap Shahi, the Agriculture Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has asked Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to reduce train delays transporting DAP fertiliser and urea to the state.…

• Government Denies Any Shortage of Fertiliser During the Rabi Season

  It is stated that there is more than enough fertilizer available in the country to suit the demands of the ongoing rabi (winter) season.…

• Finance Ministry to Demand Fertilizer Subsidy of Rs 2.25 trillion for FY24

  The annual Budget expenditure on fertilizer will exceed Rs 1 trillion for the fourth year in a row, up from a lower range of Rs 70,000–80,000 crore in prior years.…

• Rajasthan Farmers Facing Fertilizer Shortage for Rabi Crop

  Fertilizer shortages are causing problems for Rajasthan farmers. They usually have a lack of rain, but this year's good rains have resulted in increased sowing, and they now have a shortage of fertilisers. Rabi sowing has increased by 15 lakh hectares over last year, but…

• Centre to Spend Over Rs 2.5 lakh cr This Year to Make Fertilisers Available to Farmers at Affordable Prices

  PM Modi after laying the foundation stones and dedicating multiple projects worth over Rs 9,500 crore to the nation in Ramagundam, Telangana said the Union government would spend more than Rs 2.5 lakh crore this year to make fertilizers affordable to farmers.…

• Government to Implement New Rules on Sale & Use of Glyphosate

  Glyphosate has been found in crops like chana, where farmers use it to desiccate the produce. Following the illegal cultivation of Ht BT cotton in India, the use of glyphosate increased dramatically.…

• Fertilizer Subsidy Bill May Increase By 40,000 Crore Due to Pricier Gas

  The subsidy bill for fertilizers is likely to increase by Rs 40,000 crore as the prices of gas fuel are on a rise.…

• Punjab Bans Issuance of New Licences for Sale & Manufacture of Fertiliser, Pesticides

  The state of Punjab has banned the issuance of new licences for the manufacture and sale of fertilizers and pesticides.…

• Government Limits Use of Herbicide Glyphosate Due to Safety Concerns

  Glyphosate has primarily been used in India to control herbicides in tea plantations. The chemical is also used in non-crop areas to control unwanted growth.…

• Canpotex, Canada to Supply up to 15 LMT of Potash Annually for 3 years to Indian Fertilizer Companies

  Underscoring the importance of the MOU ahead of the upcoming cropping seasons, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya stated that “This is a significant initiative as it will improve the availability of MOP for the farming community, uphold their welfare and contribute towards ensuring food security in the…

• Government Implements 'One Nation One Fertilizer' Plan under 'Bharat' Brand

  The ministry of chemicals and fertiliser has instructed all companies to use the new brand name — Bharat — and logo of the subsidy scheme on the bags in order to convey the government's decision.…

• Sri Lanka Suffers Loss of USD 6.9 mn in Chinese Fertilizer Deal

  The "Hippo Spirit" ship, which had spent more than three months in Sri Lankan waters with the contentious fertiliser shipment sent by Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co Ltd, left the country's territorial waters in December 2021.…

• Fertilizers will be Available at Statutorily Fixed Prices in Meghalaya

  The Meghalaya Agriculture Department discontinued a fertiliser distribution programme in June 2014 and laid the groundwork for organic farming over the long term in an effort to lessen the hazardous effects of chemical fertilisers on human health and the environment.…

• Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Assesses Status of Nano Urea Production & Sales for 2022-23

  Dr Mandaviya observed during the assessment that nano urea is now widely accepted by farmers across the country. He stated that the inclusion of Nano Urea in the monthly supply plan of the states by the Department of Fertilizers will increase its availability and reach…

• Researchers Discover New Way to Grow Cereal Crops with Less Fertilizers

  Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, and agricultural operations rely on chemical fertilizers to boost output. However, much of the applied material is lost due to leaching into soils and groundwater. Blumwald's research could lead to a more sustainable solution.…

• Farmers in Odisha Facing Fertiliser Shortage During Kharif Cultivation Season

  Due to the scarcity of fertiliser during the kharif paddy cultivation season, the future of many farmers is in jeopardy.…

• Gujarat CM Introduces IFFCO Nano Urea Spraying Scheme

  Gujarat CM congratulated the farmers on using drones to spray nano urea for the first time in the state and encouraged them to take advantage of the advanced drone technology scheme in agriculture, which saves them time and energy.…

• Bangladeshi Farmers Expect Hard Time Ahead Due to Surging Fertilizer Prices

  The government reduced the price to Tk 16 per kg two years later. According to experts, the recent increase will increase the production cost of paddy by up to Tk 600 to Tk 700 per acre, ultimately raising food prices on top of already rising…

• Indian Potash Receives Bids $200/Tonne Lower than RCF

  According to a former STC official who handled urea imports, the government should plan its imports in small tranches without disclosing how much it plans to buy so that expectations in the global market do not rise.…

• Chhattisgarh to Begin Purchase of Cow Urine to Make Pest Control Products

  The flagship 'Godhan Nyay Yojana,' which also includes cow dung procurement, was launched two years ago with the goal of providing income to cattle-rearers, organic farmers, and strengthening the rural economy. Cow dung is purchased from cattle-rearers at a rate of Rs 2 per kg…

• DCPC signs MoU with ILO for Adoption of International Chemical Safety Cards

  According to Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, worker safety and humane behaviour are India's top priorities. To ensure the development and welfare of our citizens, we have wholeheartedly accepted global best practises".…

• Urea, DAP Sales Increases as MOP & Complex turn Costlier

  "The increase in DAP is primarily due to the base effect, as there was a severe supply crisis last year, despite the government claiming ample availability." However, urea consumption demonstrates that farmers are unwilling to accept the government's promoted balanced use of fertiliser because it…

• Indian PSU Signed a Fertilizer Supply Agreement with a Russian Business for FY22

  According to Fertiliser Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, four Indian public sector undertakings (PSUs) have signed a long-term agreement with Russian business Phos Agro for the delivery of five types of fertilizers, including DAP, in the current fiscal year.…

• Farmers Should Not Be Forced to Purchase Mineral Mixes or Micronutrients with Fertilizers: Agricultural Commissioner

  The agricultural commissioner of Maharashtra, Dheeraj Kumar, has instructed the fertilizers firms, not to force farmers to buy micronutrients or mineral mixes.…

• Farmers Are Facing Severe Fertilizer Scarcity; DAP Sold for Rs 300

  In June and July, demand is at its peak, and any shortage, whether due to a lack of supply or stockpiling by unscrupulous traders, will result in significant reductions in agricultural output.…

• ETG Inputs Ghana Gets USD 2m to Boost Fertilizer Availability

  "Securing opportunities for risk-sharing is critical to building an environment of trust that leads to fertilizer availability for smallholder farmers," said Ashish Lakhotia, CEO of ETG's Fertilizers and Agri-Inputs.…