New Specifications and Methods of Analysis Introduced for Fertilisers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has notified the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Tenth Amendment Order, 2023. The order introduces specifications for micronutrient fertilisers. The order also establishes the Method of analysis for these fertilisers.

Union Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi Season 2023-24

The primary objective of this decision is to ensure the availability of P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized, affordable, and reasonable prices, fostering agricultural productivity and growth. The decision also comes in response to recent trends in international fertilizer and input prices, including Urea, DAP, MOP, and Sulphur.