Coimbatore's Joint Director of Agriculture announces adequate fertilizer stock of 12,522 metric tons for upcoming summer crops. Farmers advised to use soil testing and Tamil Mann Vala app before fertilizer application. Strict action warned against violations in fertilizer sales.
Coimbatore: The Agriculture Department has issued crucial guidelines to farmers in Coimbatore district regarding fertilizer availability and proper usage for the upcoming summer crop season. Joint Director of Agriculture Tmt. M. Tamilselvi announced that a total of 12,522 metric tons of fertilizers have been stocked adequately across the district.
The fertilizer stock comprises 3,176 metric tons of Urea, 1,458 metric tons of DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate), 2,033 metric tons of Potash, 1,342 metric tons of Super Phosphate, and 4,513 metric tons of Complex fertilizers. These stocks are available at both private and cooperative sales outlets throughout the district.
The Joint Director emphasized that farmers must conduct soil testing before fertilizer application or follow recommendations from the "Tamil Mann Vala" (Tamil Soil Health) mobile application to determine appropriate fertilizer usage. This scientific approach ensures optimal crop nutrition while preventing excessive fertilizer use.
Fertilizer dealers have been strictly instructed to verify and register farmers' Aadhaar numbers corresponding to their agricultural land area and crop requirements before dispensing fertilizers. Additionally, dealers must provide receipts containing the farmer's mobile number and signature for every transaction, ensuring transparency in the supply chain.
The department highlighted the benefits of using Nano Urea, Nano DAP, bio-fertilizers, and micronutrients. These alternatives help reduce conventional fertilizer consumption, enhance soil fertility, and significantly cut down farming costs, making agriculture more sustainable and economically viable.
Warning against malpractices, the Joint Director stated that any irregularities or violations in fertilizer sales will attract severe penalties. Dealers found guilty of such violations will face cancellation of their fertilizer sales licenses, ensuring fair distribution and preventing black marketing.
This advisory comes as part of the department's efforts to support farmers during the critical summer cultivation season and promote scientific farming practices in the region.
The fertilizer stock comprises 3,176 metric tons of Urea, 1,458 metric tons of DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate), 2,033 metric tons of Potash, 1,342 metric tons of Super Phosphate, and 4,513 metric tons of Complex fertilizers. These stocks are available at both private and cooperative sales outlets throughout the district.
The Joint Director emphasized that farmers must conduct soil testing before fertilizer application or follow recommendations from the "Tamil Mann Vala" (Tamil Soil Health) mobile application to determine appropriate fertilizer usage. This scientific approach ensures optimal crop nutrition while preventing excessive fertilizer use.
Fertilizer dealers have been strictly instructed to verify and register farmers' Aadhaar numbers corresponding to their agricultural land area and crop requirements before dispensing fertilizers. Additionally, dealers must provide receipts containing the farmer's mobile number and signature for every transaction, ensuring transparency in the supply chain.
The department highlighted the benefits of using Nano Urea, Nano DAP, bio-fertilizers, and micronutrients. These alternatives help reduce conventional fertilizer consumption, enhance soil fertility, and significantly cut down farming costs, making agriculture more sustainable and economically viable.
Warning against malpractices, the Joint Director stated that any irregularities or violations in fertilizer sales will attract severe penalties. Dealers found guilty of such violations will face cancellation of their fertilizer sales licenses, ensuring fair distribution and preventing black marketing.
This advisory comes as part of the department's efforts to support farmers during the critical summer cultivation season and promote scientific farming practices in the region.