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The tie-up is expected to empower over 70,000 farmers through 150 farmer producer organisations across five states in the next three years
DFPCL, Samunnati partnership to benefit farmers through FPOs Read More
Government of India is reviving three closed urea plants of FCIL and HFCL at Gorakhpur, Sindri and Barauni, each having annual capacity of 12.7 lakh MT
How has been the progress of HURL’s reviving urea plants? Read More
Once commissioned, TFL along with other four revived projects at Ramagundam, Gorakhpur, Barauni and Sindri will be able to realise the vision of Prime Minister to achieve self-sufficiency in urea production
What is the status of Talcher Fertilizers? Read in detail Read More
Farmers must be urged to adopt digital and mechanised ways to grow crops. Various government schemes can be used to get financial assistance and guidance to buy or rent farm machinery and equipments. Dr. Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Federation of Seed Industry of India writes…
COVID-19 crisis offers opportunities to upgrade Indian agriculture Read More
The requirement of urea during Kharif season is estimated at 170 lakh MT while production may be around 133 lakh MT. The difference will be made available through imports
India gears up for fertiliser supply to farmers in Kharif season Read More
Department of Fertilizers is closely monitoring the production, movement and availability of fertilizers, and is in regular touch with state governments and Ministry of Railways on this regard
COVID -19 Lockdown: Centre ensuring availability of fertilisers for Kharif season Read More
Government through various cabinet notes approved from time to time for revival of closed Talcher unit of Fertilizer Corporation of India has been working towards restarting the urea unit
How has been development of Talcher Fertilizers unit in Odisha? Check the report Read More AIKMS has demanded that Budget proposals should ensure that all input prices of agriculture, diesel, seeds, fertilisers, insecticides and electricity should be halved as their steep rise has caused severe agricultural distress
Farmers body demands budget proposal for reducing input cost by 50% Read More
Phase-II of DBT in fertiliser subsidy will explore the feasibility of direct cash transfer to farmers’ accounts. An expert committee under NITI Aayog had been constituted in September 2017 to suggest a model for the implementation of phase-2
Centre commences Phase-2 of DBT in fertiliser subsidy Read More
The meeting was attended by senior officers of State Agriculture Production Department and the fertiliser supplying companies
Minister reviews supply & availability of fertilisers in J&K Read More