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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, honored Giridhar Mishra, Chief Operating Officer of Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, with the prestigious award at the annual Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) Awards in New Delhi. This accolade underscores Matix’s commitment Read more
IFFCO, a leading name in the fertiliser industry, is seeking government approval to launch its latest innovation—nano NPK fertiliser. This development follows the successful introduction of Nano Liquid Urea in June 2021 and Nano Liquid DAP in April 2023. A Step Towards Innovation IFFCO’s Managing Director, U.S. Awasthi, announced that Read more
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