Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Annual Requirements of Manure and Fertilisers

The annual requirement of major chemical fertilizers during 2010-11 is as follows: -

Lakh tonnes

Urea

290.79

Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)

120.92

Muriate of Potash (MOP)

47.90

Complexes

92.00

Single Super Phosphate

38.31

The requirement of fertilizers is assessed before each cropping season i.e. Kharif and Rabi season through Agricultural Inputs Zonal Conferences organized by Department of Agriculture and Cooperation. The assessed State-wise, Month-wise requirement of fertilizers finalized in the Zonal Conference is communicated to Department of Fertilizers for making supply plan to the States. The availability of fertilizers in the States is monitored in weekly video conference held jointly by DAC, DOF and Ministry of Railways and appropriate action is taken to ensure availability of the required fertilizers.

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