Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan. 16: The Department of Agriculture has commenced the sale of chemical fertilizers through Sub-Depots of the Agriculture Department. These fertilizers are being provided to farmers at subsidized rates as per the pattern of assistance in the UT plan scheme of the Department of Agriculture.
Chemical fertilizers are available on subsidized rates for sale to the farmers at their nearest Agriculture Sub-Depots of the Department of Agriculture. Farmers are advised not to purchase fertilizers from unauthorized dealers or illegal sources, as such products may be substandard and harmful to crops, soil and human health.
The Department has cautioned the illegal or unauthorized sale of chemical fertilizers and if such cases are found, strict action will be initiated under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985.
The Department of Agriculture appeals to the farming community not to purchase fertilizers from the illegal sources instead ensure purchase of quality subsidized fertilizers from sub depots of Agriculture Department for sustainable agricultural development.
Farmers are encouraged to contact their local Agriculture Sub-Depot or Zonal Agriculture Office, Kisan Call Centre at 03192-243434 for further information and guidance.