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Fertiliser price hike poses threat to crop yields Business February 7, 2021 LAHORE: Unabated surge in prices of fertiliser is compelling farmers to cut down on application of nutrients on crops, posing threat to the yields of ongoing winter and upcoming summer, people in the know said on Saturday. “It seems that no one is bothered on this worrisome state,” Ibrahim Mughal, chairman of Agri-Forum Pakistan said, while ranting the government’s apathy to non-stop increase in fertiliser prices. “Anti-farmers steps would not be in the interest of the country. The high cost of production would also mean increase in food inflation in the country,” Mughal said. ....
Mismanagement at shipping terminals blamed for fertiliser shortage Business December 15, 2020 LAHORE: Importers and manufacturers of diammonium phosphate (DAP) on Monday blamed mismanagement at shipping terminals for short supply of fertiliser in the market that infuriated growers amid crucial stage of wheat plantation in the country. As fertiliser requirements reached to maximum level at this time of year, it is sickening to note that DAP is in short supply in the market and farmers are facing problem in sourcing this vital input during cultivation of strategic wheat crop, said Ibrahim Mughal, chairman of Agri Forum Pakistan. There is shortage of DAP fertiliser in the market at the time of its strong demand and dealers have started to taking advantage of the situation by increasing its price, Mughal said. Government should take action against responsible quarters in order to ensure smooth supply of DAP at affordable rates. ....