No shortage of DAP fertilizer, 1015 tons available in district: Deputy Commissioner

Jalandhar News: Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal today said that there is no shortage of DAP fertilizer in the district, and farmers will not face any scarcity of DAP for wheat sowing during the Rabi season, as there is a steady supply of the required fertilizer. Dr. Aggarwal shared that, as of November 1, 1015 tons of DAP fertilizer is available in the district, with 500 tons allocated to cooperative societies and 515 tons to private firms. He suggested that farmers can also consider using alternative phosphatic fertilizers for wheat sowing instead of DAP.

Dr. Aggarwal explained that, as substitutes for DAP, fertilizers like Triple Super Phosphate, NPK, and Single Super Phosphate can be used in line with recommendations from the Punjab Agriculture Department. He noted that these fertilizers are beneficial for both crop yield and soil health. He added that three shipments of Triple Super Phosphate have already arrived in the district as a DAP alternative. Emphasizing that DAP supply will be ensured based on seasonal demand, he assured farmers there is no need for concern.

The Deputy Commissioner further stated that strict monitoring is being conducted to prevent fertilizer hoarding and black marketing in the district. Appropriate action will be taken against anyone found engaging in such practices, and relevant instructions have already been issued to the concerned authorities.

Agriculture Officer Dr. Surjeet Singh while giving more information said that alternative fertilizers, such as Triple Super Phosphate (0:46:0), NPK 12:32:16, Single Super Phosphate, NPK 16:16:16, and NPK 20:20:13, are highly effective for crops and help in replenishing essential nutrients in the soil.