Question : USE OF FERTILISERS

(a) the per hectare consumption of various chemical fertilisers in the country at present;

(b) whether many areas in various States of the country are still using less than 50 kg/ha of fertilisers which is a much lower ratio than the recommended level;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and

(d) the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)

(a) Per hectare consumption of chemical fertilizers (nutrient-wise) in the country for 2010-11 is as follows:-

Nitrogen (N)	-	84.87 Kg
Phosphorous(P)	-	41.26 Kg
Potash (K)	-	18.01 Kg