India's Union government fertiliser subsidy is expected to increase sharply due to continued disruption in supply of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) from China, one of its key sources.
The Union Minister obtained scheme-wise information during the review of the agriculture department's work in the district. He directed that strictest action be taken against people who are engaged in black marketing or selling counterfeit fertilisers, as it amounts to a grave injustice agai
In the letter, the MP mentioned, "As per the July 2025 Kharif Supply Plan, the Department of Fertilisers had allocated 1,30,000 Metric Tonnes (MTs) of urea to Andhra Pradesh. However, by 18th July, only 49,485 MTs had reached the state, including material in transit, leaving a shortfall of 8
In view of the potential shortage of solid DAP fertiliser during the current Kharif season, the Chhattisgarh government has made timely arrangements for alternative fertilisers. Among them, liquid Nano DAP has emerged as an effective and promising substitute. Its use is resulting in direct s
Earlier on July 13, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged all States to launch a statewide campaign to eliminate the problem of fake and substandard agricultural inputs from its roots, as per a statement by the Ministry. He further stated that regular mo
As TV BRICS highlighted, BRICS nations are investing heavily in advanced agricultural technologies such as precision farming, biotechnology, and data-driven tools. These developments are leading to more efficient use of resources like water, fertilisers, and pesticides while reducing environ
Karnataka's former Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai, on Wednesday, said that if the state government submits a proposal for additional fertilisers, the central government will supply them. However, it is the responsibility of the Agriculture Department to h
His visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation with India in the field of Chemicals and fertilisers. He led a high-level delegation that included the Secretary and other senior officials from the Department of Fertilisers and Ministry of External Affa
In the letter, the Union Minister emphasised that agriculture is the backbone of India's economy, and to ensure stability in farmers' income, it is essential to provide them with quality fertilizers at the right time, at affordable prices, and of standard quality.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that the government is preparing a new, stricter law to address the problem of duplicate fertilisers and seeds.
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 5: The Soluble Fertiliser Industry Association (SFIA) successfully concluded its flagship event, SOMS 2025, held at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre (MMC) in Gandhinagar. Themed "Agri Entrepreneur", the event brought together key stakeholders from acro