Agriculture Department urges judicious use of fertilizers amid West Asia crisis
The Agriculture Department has urged farmers to use fertilizers judiciously due to the ongoing West Asia crisis and rising international prices. Director Manazir Jeelani Basha emphasized the importance of following soil test recommendations for balanced fertilizer application. The government is ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fertilizers despite price increases in the international market.
- ▪Farmers are advised to use fertilizers according to soil test recommendations.
- ▪Balanced fertilizer application is crucial for healthy crop growth and soil sustainability.
- ▪The government is importing adequate quantities of fertilizers for the kharif season despite rising prices.
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The Agriculture Department has advised farmers to use fertilizers judiciously and strictly according to soil test recommendations, citing concerns over the ongoing West Asia crisis and rising international prices of agricultural inputs.In a press release on Wednesday, Agriculture Department Director Manazir Jeelani Basha said the farmers were requested to adopt balanced fertilizer application practices to ensure healthy crop growth, efficient use of resources and long-term soil sustainability.Fertilizers should be applied only as required, based on scientific soil test analysis, helping farmers reduce cultivation costs while improving nutrient efficiency and maintaining soil health, he said.Referring to the geopolitical tensions in West Asia, he noted that careful use of fertilizers, fuel…
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