Amid El Nino threat, government cuts urea and DAP fertilizer requirements
The Department of Agriculture and Family Welfare has reduced the requirement for urea and diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizers for the Kharif season, anticipating a lowered monsoon due to the looming El Nino threat. After consulting states, the urea requirement was cut from 194.04 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) to 190.32 LMT, and DAP requirement was curtailed from 59.17 LMT to 56.23 LMT. The Indian Meteorological Department's forecast of lower monsoons prompted this re-assessment of fertilizer needs. Additionally, a significant stock of various fertilizers, including urea, DAP, NPKS, SSP, and MOP, has been added to the overall stock to manage potential shortages.
Key Points
- The government has reduced fertilizer requirements for urea and DAP for the Kharif season due to anticipated lower monsoons from El Nino.
- The Department of Agriculture and Family Welfare, in consultation with states, re-assessed the demand for key fertilizers.
- The Indian Meteorological Department's forecast of a weaker monsoon is the primary reason for the revised fertilizer requirements.
- Significant additional stock of various fertilizers has been accumulated to ensure availability despite reduced requirements.
- This proactive measure aims to mitigate the impact of El Nino on agricultural productivity during the Kharif season.
Exam Facts
- Urea requirement cut from 194.04 LMT to 190.32 LMT for Kharif season.
- DAP requirement cut from 59.17 LMT to 56.23 LMT for Kharif season.
- El Nino effect is cited as the reason for lower monsoon forecast.
- Fertilizers mentioned: Urea, DAP, NPKS, SSP, MOP.
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