Sustainable Fertilisation in India: Alternatives to Urea, DAP, and Potash

India is one of the largest consumers of fertilisers globally, relying heavily on imports for critical fertiliser inputs like urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and muriate of potash (MOP). With increasing global prices, supply disruptions, and the depreciation of the rupee, reducing dependency on these high-analysis fertilisers has become a strategic necessity. Additionally, excessive usage of these fertilisers leads to imbalanced soil nutrition, reducing long-term agricultural productivity. This article explores alternative fertilisers, the challenges associated with high-analysis fertilisers, and the need for policy interventions to promote balanced fertilisation.

The Problem with Urea, DAP, and MOP Dependency

• Import Dependence:
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