--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20230420-india-starts-to-pay-attention-to-fertilizers-effectiveness/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # India starts to pay attention to fertilizers effectiveness Publication Date: 2023-04-20T15:00:52-04:00 Last Updated: 2023-04-18T22:27:18-04:00 Author: Andrey Viktorov (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/aviktorov/) Categories: [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/) ![India starts to pay attention to fertilizers effectiveness](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/iStock-1028041762.jpg) The amount of fertilizers is not so much important as their quality. Mahesh Girdhar, President of Crop Nutrients at Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation, says fertilizer efficiency is more important than the amount used. India annually needs from 60 to 67 million tons of fertilizers. The total sales volume is about 67.6 million tons. Semi-finished products and raw materials for the production of phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers are usually imported, since there are no own sources in the country. India is the second largest fertilizer consumer in the world after China. The use of chemical fertilizers, which have a low nutrient use efficiency, has caused the deterioration of Indian soil fertility and significantly reduced the sustainability and productivity of agriculture. Leaching, volatilization, and denitrification lead to the loss of unused nitrogen, which then pollutes the atmosphere and groundwater. Similarly, potassium and phosphorus accumulate in the soil, which is not consumed by plants. In order for India’s agriculture to thrive, fertilizers with high nutrient efficiency and a balanced approach to crop nutrition are essential. Tags: [India](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/india/), [mineral fertilizers](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/mineral-fertilizers/), [nitrogen fertilizer](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/nitrogen-fertilizer/), [phosphorus fertilizer](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/phosphorus-fertilizer/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.