Haryana records rise in use of fertiliser

Chandigarh, Apr 25 (UNI) Haryana has registered more than five per cent increase in use of fertilisers during Rabi season 2005-06 over the previous session.

Agriculture Minister H S Chatha said during Rabi 2005-06, 9.27 lakh metric tonnes (MTs) of urea, 3.6 lakh MTs of DAP and 0.17 lakh MTs of MOP was used as against 8.84 lakh MTs, 3.6 lakh MTs and 0.07 lakh MTs of urea, DAP and MOP respectively in the previous season.

He said availability of fertilisers during the last rabi was not satisfactory but it remained satisfactory during 2005-06.

The availability was monitored on day to day basis and whenever any difficulty was experienced in its availability the matter was immediately taken up with the Union Government and adequate supplies were ensured.

Mr Chatha said the supply of fertiliser during ensuing Kharif season had been tied up with the supplier companies. They had prepared their monthwise and districtwise supply plans for the kharif season.

The regulatory staff had been directed to monitor the supply and quality of fertilisers closely.

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