Context
According to data from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, the sale of urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) increased by 3.7% and 16.9%, respectively, from April to October 2022 over the previous year.
Background:
About
About Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP):
Reasons for higher usage of urea and DAP:
Issues:
Overuse of fertilizers: Excess use of urea has distorted India's fertilizer sector. Di-ammonium phosphate, or DAP, is experiencing a similar situation of over-application due to low cost.
The consequences of excessive intake of DAP and urea:
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