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National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi 2015-16. Requirement Assessed in Zonal Conference for Rabi 2015-16. <Figures in LMT>. * Without reserve allocation.
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Requirement Assessed in Zonal Conference for Rabi 2015-16. <Figures in LMT> * Without reserve allocation.
During lean months of February and March, 2015 extra supply over and above the requirements, so as to pre-position fertilizers for Kharif 2015. Steps taken by DOF to ensure availability of fertilizers during Kharif 2015. <Figures in LMT> Contd….
Steps taken by DOF Contd.. • Availability of Fertilizers during Kharif 2015 (April to August). <Figures in LMT> • All the fertilizers manufacturing companies have been asked to produce at their full capacity. • Already 5 tender for procurement of Urea for Kharif 2015 has been floated. • OMIFCO plants is producing at full capacity.
Sales of Urea during last five years 2011 to 2015 (April to August) Figures in Lakh Metric Tonnes
Sales of P&K Fertilizers (DAP,MOP & NPK) during 2011 to 2015 (April to August) Figures in Lakh Metric Tonnes
Fertilizer Sales trend in last 5 years during 2010-11 to 2015-16 (April to August) Figures in Lakh Metric Tonnes
Expectations from States. • After introduction of neem coated urea, requirement should go-down. • Close coordination with suppliers and timely placement of indents with Railways. • Clear pending B1 & B2 forms, so that companies are financially sound to supply fertilizers. • Faster release of fertilizer rakes. • Strengthen enforcement measures to prevent hoarding/ black-marketing/ smuggling/ diversion of subsidized fertilizers. • Promote balance fertilization.
Deteriorating balance in NPKThe N-P-K ratio worsened acutely in certain states
Suggested Medium term Strategy Use of optimal dose based on soil health status. Promotion of Neem-Coated Urea. Promotion of Micronutrients. Promotion of Organic Fertilizers. Promotion of Water Soluble Fertilizer under NHM.
* From 2007-08 to 2015-16 ** Nil Cases reported by other states.
* From 2007-08 to 2015-16 ** Nil Cases reported by other states.