Farmers have been advised to adopt a balanced approach in the use of fertilizers for both paddy and hybrid paddy crops. Deputy Director of Agriculture, Mr. U.P. Bagri, emphasized that every farmer should begin with soil testing of their fields. Through the Soil Health Card, farmers can accurately know the availability and deficiency of nutrients in their soil. It also provides crop-wise recommendations on the balanced use of fertilizers. Following these guidelines will help farmers achieve better results.
He further explained that excessive use of fertilizers not only increases the financial burden on farmers but also adversely affects soil health and crop quality.
4 bags (37 kg each) of urea and 1 bag (37 kg) of DAP per hectare.
Option: 4 bags (37 kg) of urea + 5 bags of Single Super Phosphate.
Option: 4 bags (45 kg) of urea + 2 bags (25 kg) of 12:32:16 fertilizer.
Option: 4 bags (43 kg) of urea + 3 bags of Single Super Phosphate + 2 bags of 16:16:16 fertilizer.
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22 kg urea + 2 bags (39 kg) of DAP.
Option: 5 bags (36 kg) of urea + 7 bags (25 kg) of Single Super Phosphate.
Option: 3 bags (33 kg) of urea + 3 bags (38 kg) of 12:32:16 fertilizer.
Option: 4 bags (46 kg) of urea + 3 bags of 20:20:0:13 fertilizer + 3 bags (38 kg) of Single Super Phosphate.
Option: 5 bags (29 kg) of urea + 3 bags of 16:16:16 fertilizer + 3 bags (25 kg) of Single Super Phosphate.
According to the Agriculture Department, balanced fertilizer use will not only enhance crop yields but also help preserve soil fertility in the long run.
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