Availability and use of fertilizers in India

 Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Health & Family Welfare Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with State Agriculture Ministers on the availability and use of fertilizers in the country, here today. During the meeting he also reviewed progress of nano urea, nano DAP and promotion of alternate fertilizers at the field level and steps initiated by the States in this regard.

At the outset, Dr. Mandaviya informed all the States that there is adequate availability of fertilizers in the country with the present level of 150 LMT stocks. This stock will not only take care of ongoing Kharif Season but will also ensure comfortable opening for the forthcoming Rabi Season.

Dr Mandaviya highlighted the necessity of reducing the excessive use of chemical fertilizers to save soil. He reiterated that Union Government has already taken a step in the form of PM PRANAM scheme. The efforts also include introduction of slow-release Sulphur Coated Urea (Urea Gold), nano urea, nano DAP etc. to promote use of alternate fertilizers to save the mother earth. The State Government expressed their willingness to be active participants in this resolve.

There was a discussion on the initiative of PMKSKs across the country which are acting as One-Stop-Shop catering to all the needs of farmers at one place. He made an appeal to all the State Agriculture Ministers and State Government Officials to regularly visit these PMKSKs and spread awareness among farmers.

Hon’ble Minister made an earnest appeal to the States/ UTs about the need to keep a check on diversion of agriculture grade urea for non-agricultural purpose. He further asked the States/ UTs to run awareness campaigns, thereby, reducing the possible diversion of Agriculture Urea and to take strict action against the defaulters. It is recalled that based on the Joint Inspections by the Fertilizer Flying Squad of Centre Government and various State Agriculture Departments, State Governments have registered 45 FIRs against defaulting Urea Using Units, cancelled licenses of 32 Mixture Units and de-authorized 79 mixture units along with strict actions under Essential Commodities Act & Prevention of Black Marketing Act. The State Government also echoed the sentiment of Zero Tolerance against such culprits.

The Meeting concluded with Centre and States on board to take all necessary steps forward to promote use of alternate fertilizers, reduce the excessive consumption of Chemical Fertilizers. The recently launched initiatives like PM-PRANAM, Urea Gold, Nano-Urea, Nano-DAP were well recognized by the States with equal resolve to achieve the desired results in the larger interests of the farming community.  

State Agriculture Ministers from various States and senior officers from State Governments  and senior officials of Department of Fertilizers & Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare attended the meeting.

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TOP 5 HOME MADE ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FOR YOUR GARDEN

TOP 5 HOMEMADE ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FOR YOUR KITCHEN GARDEN

INTRODUCTION:

Now a days many of the urban people has turned towards organic kitchen farming

Continuous usage of chemical fertilizers has made a havoc among people specially parents those who always look forward for better health.  

Excessive fertilizers are reason behind memory loss, weak appetite, dull-dark skin etc. 

Turning towards organic kitchen farming is a better way of avoiding such issues, but again people from urban cities faces problem of time management and of course organic fertilizers are actually expensive  

Here in this article, I have shared my best 5 organic solutions which you can use for your many of the fruits and flower bearing plants. 

COW DUNG FERTILIZER:

COW DUNG FERTILIZER.

1.COW DUNG FERTILIZER: Most known organic fertilizer, from ancient times cow dung was treated as gold, Now, we have lesser knowledge about it, Farmers used to preserve it by making their dry cakes. 

PREPERATION: 

  • Take two glasses of water in a vessel. 
  • Add a piece of dried piece or fully decomposed cow dung  
  • Keep the mixture for overnight. 

Water will change the color to reddish yellow. 

USAGE- you can use this solution to all leafy, fruit and flower bearing plants  

This solution is used in every season except harsh summer season. 

TEA LEAVES FERTILIZER:

TEA LEAVES FERTILIZER

2.TEA LEAVES FERTILIZER

Another very easy and accessible liquid fertilizer is tea leaves fertilizer. Some of our garden plants need a bit acidic soil such as rose plant, money plant etc. To fulfill their needs this fertilizer is used. 

PREPERATION: 

  • First you need to prepare tea leaves, which you can do easily storing used tea leaves of 5-6 days. 
  • At least you need 2 proper washes to remove milk particles. 
  • Dry them for 3 days. Now your tea leaves are ready for becoming fertilizers. 
  • Take a bowl full of water mix the above granules of tea leaves and keep them for 24 hours, you will observe yellowish solution. 
  • Stain the fertilizer and use in flower bearing plants  

Usage- You can use this fertilizer in winters only. 

BANANA PEEL FERTILIZER:

3.BANANA PEEL FERTILIZER: 

If you know many of the agriculture consultant prescribe NPK fertilizers for complete growth of plants, where ‘P’ stands for potassium which is basically required for proper and healthy flowers in plant. So here is the organic substitute for potash-based fertilizer, BANANA PEEL FERTILIZER

PREPERATION: 

  • You will need at 6 dried or semi dried peels of banana. 
  • Take a tumbler full of water. 
  • Keep this mixture for 24 hours. 

You can use this solution specially for Hibiscus plant and many other flowering plants, which bear flower in all seasons. 

Now last two solutions are for fulfilling the requirement of micro-nutrients. 

ONION PEEL FERTILIZER:

4. ONION PEEL FERTILIZER: 

The most used vegetable in our kitchen is onion, So, why not to make its waste a benefit. 

Onion peels are very rich in micro nutrients which can be used as a supplement for our green leafy vegetables such as spinach, pepper mint, bitter guard etc. 

PREPERATION: 

  • Collect dried peel of almost 6-7 medium sized onion. 
  • Take two jugs of water.  
  • Soak the peels for 48 hours  

Observe the brown color of the solution and your fertilizer is ready for use. 

EGG SHELL FERTILIZER:

EGG SHELL

5. EGG SHELL FERTILIZER: 

The last and magical solution for the organic lovers is egg shell fertilizer, 

You would have heard about different animal-based fertilizers such bone meal, blood meal etc. 

egg shell fertilizer is also among those fertilizers. Common constituents of egg shells are calcium carbonate and magnesium this is what our plants ask for. 

PREPERATION: 

  • Basic need of this is obviously egg shells, you can take 7-8 shells of egg. 
  • Crush them properly and make a coarse powder. 
  • Mix it with water. 
  • Let it settle for 3 days. 
  • Stain the mixture. Solution is ready for use. 

I hope you all find it helpful. If you all want more gardening tips, please don’t forget to mention them in comments below. 

What to do with kitchen waste?

Our kitchen generates lot of waste throughout the day whether it is vegetable peel, leftover meal or rotten vegetables and fruits. All of these waste goes into dustbin.

According to report 60% of waste comes from kitchen. These waste gets mixed and collected in landfills. These waste releases methane gas which is a greenhouse gas. This pollutes air and water.

We can use these kitchen waste to make compost. Nowadays people buy fertilizers from market but what if we use kitchen waste to make compost. Isn’t this amazing way to save Earth as well as money ?

How to make compost :-

First we need is kitchen waste called as green waste. Drained the excess water from it. These waste are rich in nitrogen. Second we need is dried leaf called brown waste. Third microbes ( an accelerator ). Fourth is container you can use any container either of earthen pot or anything as per your ease.

Put dried leaves in the lower of container above it spread green kitchen waste add some accelerator i.e; microbes on top of it. Again put another layer of dried leaves and close the lid of container. That’s one day waste. On second day repeat the same process. Once in 4-5 days mix it well so that it can absorb oxygen. Oxygen is essential for its breakdown.

When container get full keep it aside for 20-30 days. After 30 days compost is ready to use. We can this compost to nourish the plants and grow whatever we want.