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Where do farmers buy fertilizers?

Farmers buy fertilisers at MRPs (maximum retail price) below their normal supply-and-demand-based market rates or what it costs to produce/import them.

What fertilizers are used in HYV seeds?

After irrigation, chemical fertilizer is the second most important input required for the successful cultivation of HYV. The recommended dose of chemical fertilizer for the new seeds of wheat and rice in terms of NPK in 90-45-45 kg per hectare.

How do fertilizers help farmers?

Fertilizers replace the nutrients that crops remove from the soil. Without the addition of fertilizers, crop yields and agricultural productivity would be significantly reduced. That’s why mineral fertilizers are used to supplement the soil’s nutrient stocks with minerals that can be quickly absorbed and used by crops.

Is HYV seeds are used in organic farming?

principal methods of organic farming include crop rotation, green manures and compost, biological pest control, and mechanical, antibiotics and growth hormone. Economical- In organic farming no expensive fertilizers, pesticides, HYV seeds are required for the plantation of crops. Therefore, no extra expense.

How do farmers get subsidy on fertilizer?

The government has come up with a scheme named Direct Benefit Transfer systems in fertilizers. Under this scheme, the farmers will get the subsidy amount directly in their bank accounts for the purchase of fertilizers. This is truly an excellent initiative taken for farmers by the government.

Who manufactures chemical fertilizer?

Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is the largest manufacturer of chemical fertilizers in the state of Karnataka, India.

Which type of farming has the use of HYV fertilizers insecticides and pesticides?

Commercial Farming: The main characteristic of this type of farming is the use of higher doses of modern inputs, e.g. high yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilisers, insecticides and pesticides in order to obtain higher productivity.

Why do farmers using modern farming methods need more cash than before?

Modern farming methods require the farmer to start with more cash than before because they have to hire tractors, threshers and to purchase HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers and pesticides which are expensive. Modern farming methods require more inputs which are manufactured in industry.

How do fertilizers help farmers Class 8?

Answer: Fertilisers are the nutrient rich chemical substances that are added to the soil to increase the fertility of the soil. Use of fertilisers increases the fertility of the soil and results in better yields of food crops when added in required amount to the soil.

What are the benefits of fertilizers?

Fertilizers play an important role in providing crops with the nutrients they need to grow and be harvested for nutritious food. Fertilizers help deliver enough food to feed the world’s population.

How would you educate a farmer to use organic fertilizers instead of chemical fertilizers?

We need to show a sample on any crop field of small area to make the farmer trust to choose organic ones. We need to describe the process of manufacturing of both the fertilizers. There may be more methods!!! Hope it helped!!!

Why do farmers normally use a mixture of manure and fertilizers in their fields?

Answer: Farmers normally use a mixture of manure and fertilizers in their fields to increase the yield and production of crops. Manure is good for plants as it provides them with organic nutrients but it lacks some important nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.

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