India Books More Fertilizer Than Sought as DAP Prices Rising India's import trend for fertilizers has been on the rise in recent years, with diammonium phosphate (DAP) being a crucial nutrient for crop growth.
The country's dependence on imports to meet its fertilizer requirements contrasts sharply with the government's stated goal of self sufficiency in agricultural inputs.
The impact of rising DAP prices on Indian farmers is severe. A sharp increase in crop costs will inevitably follow, putting pressure on already slender profit margins.