Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has moved 2,640 tonnes of fertilizer for samba cultivation.
A consignment of 2,640 tonnes of basal fertilizer has been sourced from its unit in Paradeep, Orissa. The consignment would help farmers in Tiruchi, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Karur, and Pudukottai districts, said D.Subramanian, Chief Area Manager, IFFCO, Tiruchi region. The consignment included 1,800 tonnes of IFFCOPhos (20:20:0:13) and 840 tonnes of DAP.
Steps have been taken to avoid scarcity of fertilizer as an estimated 12 lakh acres would be brought under samba cultivation simultaneously across the central region, he said. Mr.Subramanian said that for the first time, IFFCO has started marketing zinc sulphate to cater to the demands of farmers.
Supply of water-soluble fertilizers has brought down exploitation of farmers by private traders. Urea phosphate, NPK 18:18:18, and sulphate of potash were some of the water-soluble fertilizers currently available. The price per kg ranged between Rs.60 and 70, and those in need of fertilizers could contact the authorities by dialling: 9444990737.
Arrangements were also on to commence second phase of supply of 1,350 tonnes of DAP and 1,350 tonnes of 20:20:0:13 complex he said to Tiruchi and other neighbouring districts except Tiruvarur. IFFCO would supply 2,650 tonnes of DAP to Tiruvarur by the middle of September.
