The fertilizer department has proposed a major reform to improve subsidy distribution. It asked the agriculture ministry to create a system using land records, cropping patterns, and soil health data. This system will determine subsidies for farmers and aims to roll out Direct Cash Transfers (DCT). Moreover, a parliamentary panel has expressed its support for…
In a significant address on the ongoing fertilizer crisis, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) Chairman, Dilip Sanghani, discussed the acute shortage of liquid fertilizer in the country. He attributed the crisis to China’s decision to halt fertilizer exports, a move that has disrupted India’s agriculture sector. Speaking to the media, Sanghani stated, “50 %…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced key amendments to the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Notified on December 13, 2024, these changes aim to improve fertilizer quality monitoring by streamlining sampling, testing, and dispute resolution processes. Simplified Sampling Process The new rules make fertilizer sampling more transparent….
India is grappling with a severe shortage of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), a critical fertilizer for crops like wheat and mustard. The crisis is hitting hard in agriculturally dominant states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Let’s explore what’s behind the shortage and how it’s affecting farmers. Why is There a DAP Shortage? The shortage stems…
In a significant development aimed at bolstering bilateral trade, Russia has expressed its readiness to ramp up fertilizer exports to India. This move comes after positive discussions with Indian counterparts regarding potential import tariff reductions. Dmitry Volvach, Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development, highlighted the strategic importance of this partnership during the 15th India-Russia Business…
National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a leading public sector enterprise, has invited global bids for the import of bulk urea (fertilizer grade). This move aims to meet the increasing demand in the agricultural sector and ensure a consistent supply of fertilizers for upcoming crop cycles. The tender is being floated on behalf of the government as…
India has taken a major step towards self-reliance in fertilizer production with the establishment of six advanced urea manufacturing units. These units, set up under the New Investment Policy, each have a production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes (MT) annually. Together, they add a massive 76.2 lakh MT to the country’s total urea output….
Norwegian agricultural leader Yara has embraced biomethane as a sustainable substitute for natural gas in ammonia production. This shift slashes the carbon footprint by 75% compared to traditional methods reliant on fossil fuels. Yara targets an annual output of 6,000 to 7,000 tonnes of sustainable ammonia, sufficient for producing 15,000 tonnes of fertilizer per year….
For the ongoing Rabi 2024-25 season, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has assessed the national requirement for Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) at 52.05 lakh metric tons (LMT). As of December 3, 2024, the government has made significant progress in meeting this demand. Current Availability and Sales of DAP The pro-rata requirement of DAP…
Israel is taking a major step toward sustainable waste management by building its first anaerobic waste recycling facility near the Gaza border. Named Dia, this groundbreaking project aims to transform household and agricultural waste into biogas and fertilizer. The facility will use advanced microbial technology, processing up to 200,000 tons of organic waste each year…
