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On fertiliser, Centre and states must align policy
May 30, 2026 12:49 am
India has enough land, water and sunshine for growing crops. But that’s not the case with fertilisers, where it is overwhelmingly import-dependent
Ashok Gulati writes: To ensure food security amid war clouds, government must reform fertiliser policy
April 13, 2026 12:04 pm
The government needs to reform its fertiliser policies, either through the DBT route or by rationing quantities. Only then can it reduce its misuse and diversion, and ensure food security
Why fertilisers could be the war’s soft underbelly victim for India
March 10, 2026 9:49 am
India’s food security is heavily tied to fertiliser material supplies from West Asia. The consolation is that stocks are comfortable for now and the next crop season is three months away
Climate change to war, fertiliser prices call for strategy, not firefighting
March 03, 2026 10:40 pm
Indian agriculture has become as vulnerable to geopolitical risks as to climate change. Policymakers need to find ways to manage and mitigate both
Governor warns of ‘explosion of cancer’ by usage of urea, cites UN figures
November 07, 2025 8:23 pm
Spotlight on usage of urea, DAP and pesticides in farming.
Chaos and clashes over fertiliser shortage in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena
September 16, 2025 7:21 am
Three people were wounded in clashes at distribution centres. There's adequate supply, says SDM
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.
Why the discovery of potash reserves in Punjab is significant
February 08, 2025 11:38 am
Potash mining could reduce India’s import dependence and bolster the domestic fertilizer industry. However, some concerns have been flagged. We explain.
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.
UP agri minister flags ‘less than 25% of fertiliser allotment in October’
October 20, 2024 3:36 am
Seeks Chouhan’s intervention, he says feedback coming from states are true
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