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Punjab: Study shows how a smart combo of fertilisers can protect soil health
June 17, 2025 9:23 am
In states like Punjab, where overuse of fertilisers is common, the combined use of nano and conventional fertilisers offers a balanced, eco-friendly approach to crop nutrition.
Knowledge nugget of the day: Crop Insurance Schemes
January 11, 2025 10:55 am
The crop insurance schemes — PMFBY and RWBCIS — aimed at helping farmers with risk coverage for crops against non-preventable natural calamities have been extended until 2025-26. So, what are PMFBY and RWBCIS? Go beyond the nugget and learn about di-ammonium phosphate (DAP). Take a look.
Govt extends special subsidy on DAP, weakening rupee upsets calculations
January 02, 2025 9:58 am
Fertiliser companies are being given a subsidy of Rs 21,911 per tonne on DAP, plus the “one-time special package” concession of Rs 3,500 that has now been extended until December 31, 2025.
Central Govt has underpriced DAP: Fertiliser industry
December 04, 2024 4:54 am
Fall in sales unlikely to hit crop yields, as farmers opt for complex fertilisers with less P content, say experts.
Gujarat confidential: On DAP Shortage
November 10, 2024 1:33 am
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Jamjodhpur, Hemant Khava, has demanded that DAP be made available to the farmers for the Rabi season.
Ferozepur chief agriculture officer suspended over hoarding of DAP fertilizer
November 07, 2024 3:25 pm
Ferozepur Sub-Divisional Magistrate raided a warehouse and seized 161.8 metric tonnes of DAP, amid reports that the fertilizer is being sold in black market due to shortage.
Express View on DAP crisis: Lessons from a fertiliser shortage
November 04, 2024 12:00 am
The DAP crisis highlights the futility of price controls – how these are not just an anachronism, but actually work against farmers. Their interests are better served by a regime that induces competition among suppliers to make available more and better fertilisers
DAP crisis: Govt steps in, allocates 1.1 LMT fertiliser to Haryana
November 03, 2024 9:02 am
The projected total consumption of DAP stands at 2.6 lakh MT in Haryana for this season.
Sowing on, Haryana farmers panic over DAP shortage; police roped in
October 30, 2024 7:24 am
DAP is required at the early stage of root establishment and development, and farmers apply it along with the seeds.
Can nano DAP replace the conventional granular version in Punjab’s Rabi season?
September 12, 2024 4:58 pm
The Government of India is pushing nano DAP as a cost-effective indigenous alternative to the imported granular form of the fertiliser. But not everyone is convinced
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