Nano-DAP included in Fertilizer Control Order paving way for early release

DAP is the second most consumed fertilizer in the country after urea and out of the estimated annual consumption of around 10-12.5 mn tonnes; local production is around 4-5 mn tonnes, rest is imported

The Centre has notified the nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) manufactured by cooperative major IFFCO in the Fertilizer Control Order, thus paving the way for its early commercial release for farmers.

Fertilizer Control Order is the mother act that regulates the sale, pricing, distribution and other formalities of fertilizers in India. Nano-DAP is being jointly manufactured by IFFCO in association with a private player Coromandel.

According to preliminary estimates, a 500 litres bottle of Nano DAP is expected to be priced at around Rs 600, which is half the present subsidized rate of a 50-kilogram bag of DAP which costs around