Fertilizer industry seeks subsidy on Sulpahte of Potash (SoP)

Details: Category: Industrial Policies

According to the new Nutrient based Subsidy scheme, only DAP, SSP, TSP and MAP are under the NBS. The industry demands subsidy to add Sulphate of Potash(SoP). Currently, Muriate of Potash (MoP) is the only fertilizer covered under NBS which has high chloride content which are not desirable which can lead to yield losses and reduced protein and starch content. Also, the application of MoP is not suitable for saline soils. However, SoP is more expensive and including it under NBS will reduce pressure on MoP which is only potassium based fertilizer.