Fertilizer supply for Wheat: First checking 58 pvt dealers/43 co-operative societies ends
On the orders of Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal, 14 special constituted teams have completed first checking of all 58 private dealers and 43 co-operative societies falling in Ludhiana.
City Air News
Nov 2, 2024 06:21
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Ludhiana, Nov 2, 2024: On the orders of Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal, 14 special constituted teams have completed first checking of all 58 private dealers and 43 co-operative societies falling in Ludhiana.
The checking has been done to ensure sufficient supply of fertilizers, especially Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), and to prevent profiteering practices by dealers that exploit farmers.
Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal stated that all the private dealers and co-operative societies have been asked to mandatory display stock of DAP/other fertilizers outside their shops/godowns. They have also been to ensure the bills issued to the purchasing farmers must carry the mobile numbers. Further, they have been directed to not to indulge in overcharging, hoarding, and bundling of unnecessary products with DAP bags otherwise strictest action will be taken against the guilty. DAP is available at the regulated price of Rs 1,350 per 50 kg bag.
Deputy Commissioner Jorwal further mentioned that these teams will continue to conduct surprise inspections of dealers. He also reiterated the Punjab government's commitment to safeguarding farmers' interests and preventing any form of exploitation.
Chief Agricultural Officer Dr Parkash Singh has urged the farmers to use several alternatives to di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) for sowing wheat crop. He advised that Single Superphosphate contains 16% phosphorus and farmers can use three bags of this fertilizer in place of one bag of DAP. Additionally, it provides extra sulphur. Similarly, NPK123216 contains 32% phosphorus. The one and a half bags of NPK123216 are equivalent to one bag of DAP. This offers the added advantage of potash, which is not present in DAP. He also disclosed that Triple Superphosphate contains 46% phosphorus and can be used in equal quantity to DAP, providing additional sulfur benefits, while NPK102626 contains 26% of total phosphorus and can also fulfil crops' phosphorus requirements. This also offers the added advantage of potash, which is not present in DAP.
Dr. Singh reassured farmers not to worry about the alleged DAP “shortage”, emphasizing that these effective and readily available alternatives can be used successfully.
