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Crackdown on Fertilizer Black Marketing: Two Shopkeepers Booked

Acting on complaints of fertilizer black marketing, the district administration conducted raids at two retail shops in Chhuriya and Rajnandgaon blocks, recovering large quantities of urea and other fertilizers being sold illegally at inflated prices. FIRs have been filed under the Essential Commodities Act.

Alternative Fertilizer Options Advised Amid DAP Shortage in Rajnandgaon

With the anticipated arrival of the monsoon in Chhattisgarh by June 11, 2025, farmers in Rajnandgaon district have begun preparing for the Kharif season. Amid concerns over a potential shortage of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer, the Agriculture Department has issued technical advisories promoting the use of alternative fertilizers to meet nutrient requirements for paddy, maize, pulses, and oilseeds. Recommendations include specific nutrient ratios and the use of nano-fertilizers to optimize yields while ensuring resource efficiency.