Common misconceptions about DAP fertiliser

1. Common misconceptions about DAP fertiliser Here are some misconceptions about DAP fertilisers. 1- End World Hunger: Getting the right fertiliser into the hands of farmers is hard enough, but fertiliser alone cannot grow more food. DAP fertilisers are just one part of a larger solution, such as teaching farmers the latest technology or helping them sell (and eat) more nutritious food. 2- Fertilizer is not natural (or "organic") and runs out quickly: A popular fertiliser, urea consists of nitrogen, which makes up 70% of the earth's atmosphere. The two other “main” nutrients used in DAP fertilisers, phosphorus, and potassium, occur naturally and are mined in large deposits around the world. If we use these nutrients sustainably, we can make them last long enough to develop 'new' DAP fertilisers that drastically reduce our consumption for quite some time. 3- Fertiliser over/under is not a problem: DAP fertilisers are often over-utilized or under-utilised, depending on location, culture, and the use of modern technology. Instead of applying fertiliser deeply, farmers apply urea to the paddy fields, increasing input by up to 40%. Farmers may not be able to afford enough fertiliser, or they may find it ineffective, so they rarely use it. 4- Fertilizer is not strictly necessary to feed the world: According to Vaclav Smil, chemical DAP fertilisers keep 40% of the world's population alive. As mentioned earlier, DAP fertilisers are part of a larger solution that includes "organic" soil conditioners, proper watering, and good-quality seeds. 5- Easy access to fertiliser: 75% of the world's poorest are farmers and live on less than $1.50 a day. A 50 kg fertiliser bag can be very expensive with such a low income. In developed countries, banks offer farmers loans that can be repaid after harvest. But in poorer countries, many banks are unwilling or unable to lend money to small farmers who were unable to pay to feed their families, let alone their crops and soil. Additionally, the logistics of shipping to farms in developing countries further complicates matters.