The website carries a paper which aims to design and develop a low cost liquid fertilizer preparing machine which will help farmers to fertilize their land by their self-prepared organic compost instead of buying chemical fertilizers.
8The machine will be used for producing organic fertilizers for farmers without any use of electricity. These organic fertilizers will increase the productivity and quality of crops than any other conventional means, which are considered harmful for the environment. 
8Such an innovation would help the farmers and small businessmen to be self efficient and dependent for their everlasting need of fertilizers.
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Coal-based Ammonia-Urea & Captive Power Plant Greenfield Project       
8Cost - Rs 6500 Crore
8Project Event: The pre-feasibility study is ongoing, a proposal for terms of reference is likely to be submitted in November 2018. RFQ for EPC contractor is likely to be released in December 2018.
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SSP Fertilizer Greenfield Project    
8Cost - Rs 90 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for LSTK contractor has been re-released due to technical reason and finalization is due in December 2018.
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Cabinet approves the transfer of land of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers to Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority and Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, and Selling of Transferable Development Right Certificate received/receivable against this transfer.
8In the year 2012, RCF has handover 48,849.74 sq meter land to MMRD for construction of Eastern Freeway which is a vital link between South Mumbai and East Mumbai.
8There was an agreement between MMRDA and RCF, vide which MMRDA was to arrange TDR Certificate for 48,849.74 sq. mtrs.
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8Madras Fertilizers Limited has floated a global e-tender on 17th of September 2018 for a total quantity of 20,000 +/-10% MTS of (52 – 54% P205)-Merchant Grade Phosphoric Acid Solutions In Two Parcels Thru On-Line Bids.
8The closing date for the e-tender is on or before 1600hrs IST of 08th of October 2018 and the opening for the online bids will be done at 1400hrs IST of 09th of October 2018
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8An Ammonia Shipment is arriving on the 21st of September with a total quantity of 8,000 Tonnes.
8A Sulphur Shipment is also expected to arrive on the 22nd of September.
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8The website carries here details of imports of raw material for the manufacture of fertilizers in the last fortnight
The data has been collected and collated by this website
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The overall area under cultivation for the season till date is 1041.7 lakh hectares, which is considerably higher than the normal area sown of 1005.1 lakh hectares for this period of the season.
8Total area under cultivation for coarse cereals is 174.3 lakh hectares which are 4% lower compared with 2017 and is also lower than the normal as of the date of 181.1 lakh hectares. The area sown for pulses is 134.4 lakh hectares, which is 2.2% lower than in 2017; however, it remains higher than the normal as of date level (116.7 lakh hectares). Sowing for oilseeds has risen by 2.8% for the same period, The acreage for oilseeds, however, is lower this year.
8The southwest monsoon has been vigorous over the central and eastern region of the country, this week. Despite moderation of the monsoon activity over the southern states of the country, the current live storage of the 31 major reservoirs in the region is the highest of all regions at 81% (of the total storage capacity of these reservoirs).
8The current live storage of the 91 major reservoirs in the country is 121.7 BCM, which is 75.5% of the full storage level of these reservoirs.
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Attending the glass piping leakages job in CNA plant Details
8Supply of MOP Details
8Supply of Rock Phosphate in bulk Details
8Corrigendum: Enquiry for renting out RCF Godown at Tuticorin Port on lease Details
8Supply of MOP in bulk Details
8Procurement of Merchant Grade Phosphoric Acid Solution in bulk Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Sirius Minerals reveals new supply deal in Brazil: An Analysis Details
8Fuzzy decision support system for improving the crop productivity and efficient use of fertilizers: A Paper Details
8Corn fertilizer costs up more than 20% [American Fertilizer Weekly] Details
8New technologies reduce greenhouse gas emissions from nitrogenous fertilizer in China: A Paper Details
8Application of Nitrogen Fertilizers and its effect on timeliness of Fertilizers Decomposition: A Paper Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu] Details
8Development of Economic Organic Fertilizer Manufacturing Machine: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Dhenkanal part of city gas project: Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan Details
8High gas prices hurt nobody except the very poor Details
8GCC fertilizer exports sees year on year growth of over 5%, says GPCA Details
8Gulf fertiliser production to hit 47m tonnes by 2025 Details
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It is unusual for the Indian fertilizer industry to send out a such a strong signal but it has
8The industry has claimed that the "it continues to operate under archaic regulatory environment".
8"In fact, policies and procedures have become progressively more and more difficult to carry out the business and remain economically viable."
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KBR announced that it has been awarded a license, engineering and proprietary equipment contract for KBR Weatherly's Nitric Acid technology by Kemerovo Azot JSC.
8Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide technology licensing and basic engineering design (LBED) as well as proprietary equipment for Kemerovo Azot's plant in Kemerovo, Russia.
8This is a 500 tons per day of nitric acid plant and is targeted to be in operation by 2021. Nitric acid will be used for the production of ammonium nitrate, one of the major nitrogen fertilizers.
8This will be the first project in Russia to be built using technology from KBR Weatherly which has more than six decades of global experience with this technology.
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Urea (Granular) and Captive Power Unit Expansion Project      
8Cost - Rs 700 Crore
8Project Event: The environmental clearance is under process, it takes minimum two to three months to elicit the environment clearance and RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in November 2018.
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Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project   
8Cost - Rs 300 Crore
8Project Event: The purchase of major equipment and services is ongoing and bid closing date for Effluent treatment plant & Sewage treatment plant has been extended from 12 September to 25 September 2018
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The programme is designed for the officers working in various disciplines such as Marketing, Agricultural Services, Finance, Promotion, Material Management, Logistics, Public Relations, Secretarial, HRD, Information & Communication Technology
 Following are the discussion topic on this programme.
 8Fertiliser Policies and payment procedures
 8Future trends in agriculture and challenges in fertilizer marketing
 8Role of marketing personnel and ways to improve their personal effectiveness.
 8Customer orientation & marketing communication skills.
 8Fertiliser logistics, distribution and inventory management
 8Important aspects of port operations and import
 8Marketing information systems and market research
 8Role of LFS in emerging marketing environment
 8Cost optimization in fertilizer marketing
 8Reorientation of sales promotional programme in an emerging situation
 8Specialty fertilizers
 8Customized fertilizers - Present status and future needs
 8Present Status of DBT – Challenges & Opportunities
 8Understanding legal aspect of fertilizer marketing
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In the US Gulf, large particle prices have moved upward by $4/mt.
8Large particles prices in China have moved northward to $303/mt.
8Smaller Granular prices in China have gone up to $304/mt.
8In Iran, large particle prices have not changed.
8Urea prices in Egypt of large particles are marginally up.
8Prices in Ukraine of small granular have moved downward to $271/mt.
8In Baltic sea, small granular prices have moved up by $3/mt.
8Urea prices in Romania of small granular have moved down by $2/mt.
8Large particle prices in Indonesia/Malaysia are marginally up.
8In Arabian Gulf, large particle prices have moved upward by $6/mt.
8In the Arabian Gulf, small granular prices are stable.
8Prices in France Atlantic of large particles have moved marginally downward.
8Finally, in Venezuela, large particle prices have moved upward by $3/mt.
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8A Phosphoric Acid Shipment is arriving on the 17th of September.
8A Sulphuric Acid Shipment is expected to arrive on the 18th of September.
8A DAP Shipment is also arriving on the 20th of September with a total quantity 44,000 Tonnes.
8An MOP Shipment is expected to arrive on the 20th of September.
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Under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), the fertilizer subsidy will be released to the fertilizer companies, instead of beneficiaries, after the sale is made by the retailers to the beneficiaries.
8While payments to fertilizer industry has been delayed as a result, retailers too, who directly handle the POS machines, are also facing a range of issues
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Procurement of Certified Wheat Seeds Details
8Import of 100000 MT DAP at ECI Details
8Prequalification of parties for the job of End to End Solution of recruitment related activities including and excluding online test for NFL and/ or its JV Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Assessing Growth, Productivity and Profitability of Drought Tolerant Rice using Precision Fertilizer Management Practices: A Paper Details
8Importance of Integrated soil fertility management: A Review Details
8Cassava response to the integrated use of manure and NPK fertilizer: A Paper Details
8Influence of soil and N fertilizer on performance of certain crops: A Paper Details
8Fertilizer Recommendations for Switchgrass: Quantifying Economic Effects on Quality and Yield Details
8Formulation and Shelf Life of Liquid Biofertilizer Inoculants using Cell Protectants: A Paper Details
8Production of Liquid Bio fertilizer by using Azotobacter Species: A Paper Details
8Carbon footprint of fertilizer technologies: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Don’t blame farmers for being unreasonable Details
8Recovery in kharif sowing to boost fertiliser sales this year Details
8Here’s Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s suggestion on how to reduce huge crude oil import bill Details
8Fertiliser stocks rally as cabinet approves new procurement policy Details
8Cops seize illegal pesticide, fertilizer worth Rs1cr Details
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Now that Nagarjuna Fertilizers has gone through a period of upheaval, there are rumours circulating around that the company is up for sale
8There is talk that RIL is in discussions to buy out the plant as that fits in well with its plans towards downstream diversification and using syn gas from its refineries to make ammonia.
8How true are these runours?
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8An Ammonia Shipment is expected to arrive on the 17th of September with a total quantity of 10,000 Tonnes.
8Two Rock Phosphate Shipments are arriving on the 18th and 20th September respectively.
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8RCF had released a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) from Producers/Manufacturers, Suppliers/authorized traders for the supply of Sulphur in bulk on the 03rd of September 2018 for the total quantity of 10,000 MT (+/-10%).
8The Closing Date of the Tender was 12th September 2018 at 1400hrs IST.
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of Industrial Gases on ARC basis for the year 2018-19 Details
8Corrigendum: Supply of Sulphur in bulk Details
8Corrigendum: Biennial rate contract for Re-metallizing the end covers of electrical motors Details
8Rate Contract for Online Leak Sealing Jobs Details
8Annual Rate Contract to carry out various jobs in Suphala, ANP and Urea Bagging plants Details
8Biennial Rate Contract for Corrosion Protection of Underground Pipeline by Protective Coating in various plants Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Fertilizer Outlook Report [September 2018] Details
8The place of agri-environmental statistics in describing sustainable agriculture: A Paper Details
8Wheat Grain Enrichment with Zinc through using Zinc Fertiliser and preceding plant residues incorporation: A Paper Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Chattisgarh] Details
8Effects of inorganic fertilizers: A Paper Details
8Incorporation of NPK fertilizer into chitosan nanoparticles: A preliminary study Details
8Effects of Manganese Nanoparticle Exposure on Nutrient Acquisition in certain crops: A Paper Details
8Multifunctional Liquid Biofertilizer as an Innovative Agronomic Input for Modern Agriculture: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Small-scale farmers to benefit from KSHS.10 billion indian grant Details
8Farmers incomes set to get big PM-Aasha scheme boost; here's how Details
8Recruitment in Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), Namrup, Assam Details
8EIL to bid to buy out govt stake in PDIL Details
8India is gaining on China's public spending on agriculture R&D Details
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Sources of Department of Fertilizer said that, there is a huge gap between the requirement of fertilizer and availability of fertilizer in the Country during the month of August 2018.
8The are a huge difference between Urea, availability was 39068400 MT and requirement was 28552100 MT in India.
8Similarly availability of DAP was 19114400 MT and requirement was 8965600 MT.
8Avaibality of MOP was 6006600 MT and requirement was 3952200 MT.
8Avaibality of NPK was 21335100 MT and requirement was 9582300 MT.
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The Govt of India launched Pradhan Mantri Anngdata Aay Sanrakshan in which govt will protect and augment farmers, income.
Following are the benefits of this scheme:
8Price Support Scheme(PSS): Physical procurement of pulses, oilseeds, and copra to be done by Central Nodal Agencies along with state govt, Central Govt to bear procurement expenditure & losses due to procurement up to 25 % of production.
8Price Deficiency Payment: Will cover all oilseeds for which MSP is notified. Farmers will get a direct payment of the difference between the MSP and selling price.
8Pilot of Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme (PDPS): Participation of private sector in procurement operation to be piloted. for oilseeds, states have the option to roll out the scheme on a pilot basis in selection district / APMC )(s) involving private stockiest

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8A Rock Phosphate Shipment is expected to arrive on the 28th of September.
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8An official from IFFCO told our website that there will be an annual shut down of one of its units for maintenance in September.
8Which unit is shutting down?
8And for how long?
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8The government of India might increase natural gas prices by 14-15% from 1st of October for the next six months that is for a period of October 2018 to March 2019.
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Coal-based Ammonia-Urea & Coal Handling Plant Greenfield Project 
Cost - Rs 7484 Crore
8Project Event: Discussion process is ongoing and RFQ for process licensor is likely to be released in November 2018.
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Sewage Treatment Plant Greenfield Project   
8Cost - Rs 209 Crore
8Project Event: The civil work is ongoing, the requirement of equipment and services coming up
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Nagarjuna Fertilizers had shut down its1.5 MMTPA urea capacity in the first week of July
8The shutdown was a long one, promoted by a cash crunch on account of the unfavourable fertilizer policy framework
8Find out when the company comes back to production
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of Potassium derived from Molasses, Phosphate Rich Organic Manure and Combicate Fertilizer for Marketing Details
8EOI for Engagement as Agent in Nepal for Fertilizer Business Details
8Procurement of Pipe Fittings Details
8Procurement of Compressor Valves Spares Details
8Fabrication of SS clamp and online leak sealing of reducer of Ammonia Plant Details
8Advisory services for troubleshooting and overhauling of screw compressors Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Effect of Urea and NPK Fertilizer on Biogas Production: A Paper Details
8Comparative effect of organic and inorganic fertilizer sources: A Paper Details
8Evaluation of Anaerobic Digestate Potential as Organic Fertilizer improving Soil Properties: A Paper Details
8“Kachil ravi” turns waste to organic fertilizer: A News Details
8Investor Presentation of Verdant Minerals [September 2018] Details
8Mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions: Strategies for meeting New Zealand’s goals Details
8Effects of Micro-granular Starter Fertilizers: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Fake fertilisers seized, one held Details
8India may see another bumper harvest better than last year’s Details
8Cabinet may overhaul crop procurement scheme today Details
8India signs pacts with Rakhine State for capacity building, economic development Details
84 years on, fertilizer plant promised by Union minister H N Ananth Kumar remains on paper Details
8Future group ties up with USAID horticulture & agriculture marketing programme Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of Medical Grade Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide Details
8Manpower Supply for Mechanical Maintenance Jobs in Ammonia Plant Details
8Carrying out Selas and Girdler cooling tower fan and cooling tower pumps related jobs in Methanol Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Transportation of 600 MT Liquid Nitrogen Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Andhra Pradesh] Details
8Status of Rainfall and Agriculture Activity in Andhra Pradesh [September 2018] Details
8The Effectiveness of Development Aid for Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Paper Details
8Big Data in Agriculture: The making of Smart Farms Details
8Bio-organo-chemical fertilizers: A new prospecting technology for improving fertilizer use efficiency Details
8First in the world to produce more methanol than ammonia: technology by Haldor Topsoe Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Itafos Farim starts phosphate exploration in Guinea Bissau Details
8India’s spending on agri R&D not far behind China: Niti Aayog member Details
8Employment-income mismatch in agri sector is a structural challenge for India, says HT's Roshan Kishore Details
8CPCB pushes for broader adoption of emissions monitoring systems Details
8GNFC will plant a NEEM TREE in your name, join the drive Details
8Government asks farmers to use crop residue for biogas production Details
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Ammonia-Urea & Captive Power Plant Expansion Project      
8Cost - Rs 500 Crore
8Project Event: The project is still in the hold due to loan recovery process initiated against the company
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Urea Revamp Project     
8Cost - Rs 137 Crore
8Project Description: The owner is planning to revamp the urea unit. The service of Basic engineering will be given to Casale
8Project Event: The paperwork is ongoing and NIT for an LSTK contractor for revamping is likely to be released in November 2018.
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This paper reviews a new technological development of a prospective bio-organo-chemical fertilizer which has been created by harnessing the most active components of chemical, organic and biological sources.
8Fertilizer use efficiency has always been the focus of agriculture cultivation practices to meet the economic and environmental challenges, reduce the volume of fertilizer application and consequently to lower cost and give more profits to the farmers. 
8In such an agro-critical scenario, a multifaced solution for different constraints in agro-industry is necessary and research on microbial adaptability of chemical fertilizer are strongly needed for more economic and environmentally friendly agriculture in the future.
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8An Ammonia Shipment is arriving on the 14th September with a total quantity of 5,500 Tonnes.
8A Sulphuric Acid Shipment is expected to arrive on the 15th September.
8A DAP Shipment is also expected to arrive on the 16th of September.
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8Madras Fertilizer limited have floated a global E-Tender on 20th of August 2018 for the procurement of 25,000 +/- 10% MTS of Pink / Red Muriate of Potash (MOP) in Bulk through online bids.
8The closing date for the Tender was 10th of September 2018 on or before 16:00 hrs.
8MFL was about to open the online bids on 11th of September 2018 at 14:00 hrs but then decided to put off the tender
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In districts like Deogarh and Ranchi of the Jharkhand, the retailers told us that there was a demand for Urea in the state. Also, after 15-20 days the demand for DAP will pick up pace
8Also in some parts of the state urea is being black marketed, a bag with an MRP of Rs266/45kg bag is being sold at Rs320/45kg bag. But clearly, these are isolated incidents as the differential is far too high
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OCP Group has been expanding its footprint across the world.
It has signed up an MOU with Ghana 
Meanwhile, the OCP Group JV with KRIBHCO  is in contacting phase for its NPK fertilizer unit at Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
8OCP's revenues reached US$ 5.0 billion in 2017.
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United Chemical Company Shchekinoazot inaugurated a methanol and ammonia co-production plant in September 2018.
8The new plant can produce 450,000 tons of methanol and 135,000 tons of ammonia per year and is based on Topsoe’s IMAP™ technology.
8This is the third unit built at Shchekinoazot under license from Topsoe.
8IMAP™ (Integrated Methanol and Ammonia Production) technology uses an efficient process scheme that minimizes both capital expenditure and operating expenses as the conventional CO2 removal and CO shift sections are not necessary. The UCC Shchekinoazot co-production plant is the first in the world to produce more methanol than ammonia.
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The website carries a paper which highlights how composted organic wastes can improve soil fertility. The effects of land application of composted material on the soil organic matter content and other properties as the soil quality indices are also being evaluated in this pilot study.
8High quality compost will do more for soil fertility and soil quality than commercial fertilizer. It adds organic matter which improves the way water interacts with the soil. 
8Preliminary findings clearly indicate that productivity can be improved by proper use of composted organic materials and the environment also benefits through the reuse of organic wastes that otherwise would be buried in the land field.
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What is the status on the long pending payment of escalation in fixed charges for urea units?
8The DOF has not been able to help much on the subject
8Under industry pressure, the decision making is being shifted away from the DOF to other departments of the government.
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Ammonium Nitrate and Nitric Acid Greenfield Project        
8Cost - Rs 1375 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for EPC contractor is likely to be released in October 2018 in place of September 2018. due to delay in internal planning.
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Granular Single Super Phosphate Greenfield Project     
8Cost - Rs 148 Crore
8Project Event: The project is in the initial stage, and environmental clearance is under process, RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in November 2018.
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Corrigendum: Miscellaneous civil maintenance works in factory area for the year 2018-19 Details
8Corrigendum: Replacement and welding of joint nut bolts & epoxy painting of joint plates of HWP main plant structure Details
8Repairing, Strengthening the Vertical Cable Tray and Replacement of Down Comer Earthing Strips in all three Prilling Towers in Urea Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Supply of Ammonia Recovery Tower Details
8Replacement of glass exchanger middle broken shell segment in CNA Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Annual maintenance jobs of CN reactor, AN Evaporator, AN/ CAN Tanks and AN Separator in ANP plant Details
8Supply of Natural Gas/ RLNG for Non-urea Activity Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
844th Annual General Meeting: Held in Delhi Details
8The Role of Agriculture in Job Creation for National Development: A Paper Details
8Market linkages for Agricultural Commodities: A Paper Details
8Perceiving Agriculture in China: A Paper Details
8Agriculture in Azerbaijan and its Development Prospects: A Paper Details
8FAI Training Programme on "Challenges and Strategies for Fertiliser Industry" [September 2018] Details
8Mid Size Financials: Key Takeaways Details
8Grassland yield and nitrogen uptake as influenced by urea or ammonium nitrate based fertilisers: A Paper Details
8Response of carbon exchange and growth analysis in tropical pastures to distinct irrigation levels: A Paper Details
8Use of Composted Organic Wastes as alternative to Synthetic Fertilizers: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Rains boost Kharif-sown area Details
8Chhattisgarh's potential to become bio-fuel hub of India Details
8Agriculture has seen tech reforms for first time since Independence only under Modi govt: Union Minister Details
8Session held to discuss future of villages in Maharashtra Details
8Engaging youth in agriculture Details
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8A Liquid Ammonia Shipment is expected to arrive on the 12th September.
8A Sulphuric Acid Shipment is also arriving on the 12th September with a total quantity of 19,000 Tones.
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The 9th GPCA Fertilizer Convention will be held on 18-20 September 2018 in Muscat, Oman.
The following program to be discussed.
8Creating stronger market positions and improved profitability with CVM, Value-based marketing and sales strategies for fertilizers by Customer Value Management GmbH.
8Realization of large-scale green ammonia plants by Tobias Birwe, ThyssenKrupp
8Innovations in Stamicarbon granulation: From conventional fluid bed to multi-functional design by Branislav Manic, Stamicarbon.
8Complex integration to increase efficiencies and decrease environmental footprints by Davide Carrara, Casale SA.
8Reshaping the future of ammonia by Tim Lyng Sønderby, Haldor Topsoe.
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The demand graph for LNG has seen three upward revisions over the last three quarters
8As a consequence, the point in time when the oversupply situation turns into a deficit has been advanced.
8The point is now nearer than it had ever been in the past. Prices are expected to firm up from that point onwards.
8And this can be a massive bonanza for both ONGC and RIL-BP, whose investments are going start flowing in from 2020 onwards
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Phosphoric Acid & Sulphuric Acid Greenfield Project        
8Cost - Rs 18000 Crore
8Project Event: RFQ for a process licensor was released in February 2018, finalization is due in October in place of August 2018. due to delay in the evaluation. Tender for EPC contractor is likely to be released in November 2018.
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NOx Emission Reduction Project    
8Cost - Rs 8 Crore
8Project Description: National Fertilizer Limited is planning to implement NOx Emission Reduction in Nitric Acid Plant at Nangal Fertilizer Complex in Punjab. The Project Consultant is PDIL
8Project Event: The NIT for LSTK contractor for the NOx Emission Reduction has been released and bid due date is 25 September 2018,  and it is likely to be finalized in November 2018.
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In the US Gulf, large particle prices have moved upward by $2/mt.
8Large particles prices in China have moved northward to $300/mt.
8Smaller Granular prices in China have gone up to $303/mt.
8In Iran, large particle prices have not changed.
8Urea prices in Egypt of large particles are stable.
8Prices in Ukraine of small granular have moved upward to $273/mt.
8In Baltic sea, small granular prices have not moved.
8Urea prices in Romania of small granular have moved up by $5/mt.
8Large particle prices in Indonesia/Malaysia are up by $2/mt.
8In Arabian Gulf, large particle prices have not changed.
8Also, in the Arabian Gulf, small granular prices are stable.
8Prices in France Atlantic of large particles have moved marginally downward.
8Finally, in Venezuela, large particle prices have moved marginally upward.
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8A Rock Phosphate Shipment is arriving on the 11th of September with a total quantity of 62,000 Tones.
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8Nowadays, districts of Rajasthan like Sawai Madhopur, Baran, Sri Ganganagar & Hanumangarh, there is not much demand for fertilizers though there is some demand for urea in parts of the state.
8The supply of fertilizers in most of the parts is adequate since there are not many requirements right now and the retailers are ordering the stocks to keep to meet the future requirements.
8In Sri Ganganagar district, retailers are having new DAP stocks with a dealer price of Rs1300/bag while the MRP  is Rs1340/bag from companies like IFFCO and Mosaic whreeas old stock is going for a dealer price of Rs1255/bag and the MRP at Rs1290/bag from IPL Also IPL and GSFC is providing enough supply of DAP to the district.
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 93950 MT of Fertilizers at Ambala Cantt Rake Point Details
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 108000 MT of Fertilizers at Mansa Rake Point Details
8Fabrication and Manufacturing of Reactor Trays and Fasteners Details
8Lining Up of Contract for Loosening and Tightening of Flanges of various Stud Sizes by Hydraulic Bolt Tensioning Device in Ammonia Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Composite Contract for Mechanical, Insulation, Electrical and Instrumentation Works for Urea Revamp Project Details
8Corrigendum: Consultancy Job for Risk Assessment of Urea Plant and Ammonia Plant Details
8Corrigendum: Repair of Cooling Tower Cells in Urea Plant Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited: An Analysis Details
8List of Accredited EIA Consultant Organizations [September 2018] Details
8Argus Added Value Fertilizers Europe [2018] Details
8Varun Fertilizers Private Limited: An Analysis Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana] Details
8Fall fertilizer costs pinch budgets [American Fertilizer Weekly] Details
8Compost: Potential to be valued in Agriculture Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8PMO to review draft agriculture export policy Details
8HURL executes land lease agreement for fertiliser revival projects Details
8PM to visit Talcher: Pradhan holds meet Details
8PMO to review draft agriculture export policy Details
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What are the 2021-23 estimates of gas demand and gas supply
8By how much is domestic supply expected to go up?
8What has been the extent of demand destruction in the Indian power sector over the last five years. Is there a case for the revival of the sector through the dual-start mode?
8What is the likely CAGR for gas demand in India?
8What are the exact commissioning dates of a string of LNG terminals coming up in India
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The technologies needed to convert renewable energy to hydrogen are now ready and cost compatible, according to latest findings.
8A target cost of USD 5–6/kg can already be achieved today by connecting an electrolyzer to the electricity grid (with 2017 Danish electricity prices that include all grid fees, levies and taxes) and prices are expected to fall further.
8A lot of fresh data has come in to establish the viability of renewable to hydrogen generation.
8The focus is now to move to large-scale applications that are able to rapidly generate economies of scale, with minimal infrastructure requirements, and in sectors where hydrogen from renewables stands out as the best-performing option for meeting climate targets.
8The target areas are large industries (refineries, chemicals facilities, methanol production) and heavy-duty transport (large fleets of hydrogen buses, trucks, trains on non-electrified lines, maritime, etc.).
8The hydrogen price curves are coming down more rapidly than before.
8Find out more on why the world is moving to a hydrogen economy quicker than was envisaged earlier.
8Know more how the refinery, petrochemical and fertilizer segments are going to be impacted by this looming transition
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The urea industry has sent out a distress signal that all is not well with it and if steps are not taken in time, sickness will follow
8Twin attacks -- of an unreasonable reduction in energy consumption norms and the strangling of funds due to the DBT scheme -- will see a number of companies folding up
8Nagarjuna's fate is being cited as an example of how the situation will shape up in the future.
8The tightened energy consumption norms will mean that some units may have to fold up
8Around 6-7 million tonnes of urea production may go off, and India may face a contradictory situation where high cost urea units are managing to produce while lower cost units are being forced to shut down
8Meanwhile, this year may see more red ink spilled over the balance sheets of fetilizer companies.
8More than 50% of operating urea units are incurring losses and for units which are earning profits, the argin is very thin leaving little scope for investment in this capital intensive industry.
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The paper highlights how ICT based extension information services have helped to improve rural farmers access to information. 
8Agriculture is undergoing a fourth revolution triggered by the exponentially increasing use of information and communication technology. It reduces the ecological footprint of farming and minimizes application of inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. With current ICT, it is possible to create a sensor network allowing for almost continuous monitoring of the farm. 
8This mode of service is expected to yield more fruit for national economic growth if power infrastructure is extended to the rural areas, the communication facilities made available with reduced cost and improved quality, while the farmers are educated to enhance their ICT literacy.
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Shipment Details
8A Urea Shipment is arriving on the 9th of September.
8A Phosphoric Acid Shipment is expected to arrive on the 14th of September with a total quantity of 18,846 Tonnes.
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8GNFC's Short Tender Notice for Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia
8NFL's DAP Tender Update
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Handling and Transportation of estimated 146500 MT of Fertilizers at Baddowal Ludhiana Rake Point Details
8Supply of Pipes and Pipe Fittings Details
8Lining Up of Contract for Tube Bundle Cleaning in Ammonia Plant Details
8Lining Up of Contract for the Supply and Application of Energy Saving Coating on Primary Reformer in Ammonia Plant Details
8Miscellaneous civil maintenance works in factory area Details
8Procurement of Precious Metals Details
8Biennial Rate Contract to carry out jobs of recycling of damaged Fertilizer Product and ETP Sludge in Suphala Plant Process Details
8Biannual Rate Contract for carrying out cleaning of Lube Oil from Rotating Machines in various plants Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu] Details
8Sri Someshwara Fertilizers and Chemicals: A Paper Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana] Details
8Improving Rural Farmers’ access to Information through ICT based Extension Information Services: A Paper Details
8Financing Agriculture through Agricultural Extension Services of Agricultural Development Programmes: A Case Study Details
8Effects of Bio-fertilizer and Organic Manure: A Paper Details
8Organic fertilizer management in cultivation of medicinal and aromatic crops: A Paper Details
8Phosphorus availabilty in residues as fertilizers in organic agriculture: A Paper Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Fertiliser sector counts losses as floods erase subsidy trail Details
8Farmers warn of protest against hydrocarbon project Details
8Manipur: Experts stress improvement of traditional farming systems Details
8BJP govt adopting anti-farmer policies, alleges Ajit Singh Details
8India, US must grow bilateral trade to $500-600 bn, says Suresh Prabhu Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of Mono Ammonium Phosphate Details
8Corrigendum: Supply of Potassium Nitrate Details
8Corrigendum: Handling and Transportation Contract at Khandwa Rake Point Warehouse Details
8Corrigendum: Handling and Transportation Contract at Mangliagaon Rake Point Warehouse Details
8Corrigendum: Handling and Transportation Contract at Neemuch Rake Point Warehouse Details
8Corrigendum: Handling and Transportation Contract at Shivpuri Rake Point Warehouse Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Fall fertilizer costs pinch budgets [American Fertilizer Weekly] Details
8Anhydrous ammonia for vegetable crops: Could it be a viable proposition? Details
8Potential for use of Controlled Release Fertilizers in Agriculture: Present and Future Details
8Effects of Urea, DAP, Potash and their mixture on seed germination and growth of crops: A Paper Details
8Impact of soil chemical properties: A Paper Details
8Urban Organic Solid Wastes as Farmland Manure and Fertilizers: A Review Details
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8Opinion | Why the RCEP trade deal could hit India's agriculture, manufacturing sectors Details
8Farmers-workers rally in national capital demanding loan waiver, minimum wage of Rs 18,000 Details
8Change policies else we will change government: Protesting farmers in Delhi Details
8Pressure mounts on fertiliser co-ops after US company stops Western Sahara phosphate imports video Details
8K+S expands activities in East Africa Details
8How have real incomes from paddy and wheat farming changed in the last five years? Details
8Diesel pain erodes MSP gains for farmers Details
8Collector gets a feel of organic farming Details
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Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project       
8Cost - Rs 6000 Crore
8Project Description: Toyo Engineering, Tecnimont, Wuhuan Engineering, and L& T are in the race of Talcher Fertilizer Limited's Coal based ammonia-urea unit with a capacity 2200 MTPD of ammonia, 3850 MTPD of urea and 70 MW of Captive power plant at Talcher in Orissa. Project consultant is PDIL. The pre-project activity contract has been awarded but work is still to start.
8Project Event: The LSTK contractor is likely to be finalized in January 2019, Tender for the long lead item is likely to be released in February 2019.
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Coal Gasification Unit Greenfield Project    
8Cost - Rs 4750 Crore
8Project Description: A Fertilizer Company is in the contracting phase for a greenfield Coal gasification unit for its ammonia-urea plant with a capacity 2200 MTPD of ammonia, 3850 MTPD of urea and 70 MW of Captive power plant at Talcher in Orissa. Project consultant is PDIL. Shell has been selected as licensors for the coal gasification unit. Pre-project work is likely to be start in October 2018.
8Project Event: L&T, Tata Project, Wuhuan Engineering and one another Chinese company is in the race to become the LSTK contractor. Tender finalization in January 2019.
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SSP/Sulphuric Acid Annual Maintenance Project    
8Cost - Rs 0.30 Crore
8Project Event: Tender for a pre-qualified maintenance contractor is likely to be released in March 2019
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Production of organic fertilizer from solid wastes and its subsequent utilization in crop production and soil rehabilitation can reduce volume of wastes that were brought to dumpsites, minimize environmental pollution and degradation and increase productivity of agricultural land.
8Studies show that effective solid waste management can be enhanced through the utilization of technologies that are most economically efficient, sustainable and eco-friendly.
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The website carries a paper on Anhydrous ammonia, which is a raw material of nitrogenous fertilizers with 82.2% nitrogen content and is considered a more environmentally and economical method to deploy nutrients on the ground.
8It can have beneficial effects on soil microbes, nitrifying bacteria and worms as well as increasing N retention in the soil, reducing nitrate leaching, resulting in yield and nitrogen-use-efficiency benefits.
8Studies show that the biggest problem in its application is the lack of equipment that can place the fertilizer into the soil due to the chemical properties of Anhydrous ammonia.
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8An Ammonia Shipment is arriving on the 9th of September with a total quantity of 20,998 Tonnes.
8A Rock Phosphate Shipment is expected to arrive on the 11th of September.
8A Sulphuric Acid Shipment is also expected to arrive on the 12th of September.
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8RCF has released a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for the supply of Sulphur in bulk for a total quantity of 10,000MT(+/-10%) on 3rd of September 2018.
8The Last date for the submission of the e-tender is 12th of September 2018 up to 1430hrs IST and the Opening of the bids will be done on 12th of September 2018 at 1630hr IST.
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8Currently, In most of the districts of Punjab, there is rainfall going on which is why there is still some demand for urea but that is now tapering off.
8Also there is a slow demand for DAP, but it is picking up and it will take about 15 more days for the actual demand for DAP & NPK to start because then the sowing season for the vegetables will start.
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8A Sulphur shipment is arriving on the 7th of September with a total quantity of 7,150 Tonnes.
8An Liquid Ammonia shipment is expected to arrive on the 7th of September.
8Two Urea shipments are arriving on the 7th and 8th of September respectively.
8A Phosphoric Acid shipment is also arriving on the 8th of September with a total quantity of 7,621 Tonnes.
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8Retailers from Uttar Pradesh told us that currently, the demand for fertilizers is not there in most of the districts in the state, and there is only a marginal demand for urea.
8However, there will be the demand for DAP and NPK after 15-20 days when the sowing of the potatoes and other crops will start in the state.
8Currently it is a kind of offseason for the fertilizers other than urea and there is an adequate supply in most of the districts of the state from companies like Yara and CFCL
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Handling and Transportation of Fertilizers from Jadcherla Rake Point and Warehouse Details
8Supply of Sulphur in bulk Details
8Supply of Membrane Cartridges or Unit for Co Plant Details
8Pneumatic Testing of Heat exchangers in MPNAP Details
8Implementation of NOx Emission reduction in Nitric Acid Plant Details
8Overhauling of Glass Exchangers in CNA Plant Details
8Composite Contract for Mechanical, Insulation, Electrical and Instrumentation Works in Urea Revamp Project Details
8Consultancy jobs for Risk Assessment of Urea plant and Ammonia Plant Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Sector Performance as on last week: An Analysis Details
8Sustainable Intensification in agriculture: A Global Assessment Details
8Natgasoline successfully ramped up to full utilization [Press Release] Details
8Investors Presentation of GrowMax Resource Corp [August 2018] Details
8Appraisal of Biofertilizers in Rice: A Paper Details
8A different method of using nitrogen in agriculture: Anhydrous Ammonia Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
88.2% GDP growth an outcome of reforms taken by Govt:CII PTI Details
8Microsoft announces seven Indian grantees for its 'AI for Earth' programme Details
8Three messages from India’s Q1 GDP data Details
8Delegation of Jharkhand farmers visit Israel to learn new farming techniques Details
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Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project       
8Cost - Rs 6000 Crore
8Project Event: The equipment and services purchase work is ongoing and RFQ for Urea Silo and main utility substation & Silo substation for the ammonia-urea fertilizer plant has been released and bid due date is 17 September 2018.
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Ammonia-Urea Energy Saving Project-II    
8Cost - Rs 234 Crore
8Project Event: The project is in the initial phase and RFQ for the LSTK contractor is likely to be released soon The project is likely to be completed in March 2020.
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NPK/SSP Annual Maintenance Project    
8Cost - Rs 0.30 Crore
8Project Event: There is a requirement for Mechanical & Electrical maintenance and RFQ for the pre-qualified maintenance contractor is likely to be released in December 2018.
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There are 3 naphtha-based urea units, namely MCFL-Mangalore, SPIC-Tuticorin, and MFL-Manali, are ready to convert to using gas
8But the accompanying delivery pipelines are not ready yet
8So know more on when they can start up on gas
8A discriminatory subsidy dispensing policy is not helping either
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Fertilizer Association Of India (FAI) organized an annual seminar from 5 Dec to 7 Dec 2018 to cover these topics.
8Policies for Viable Fertilizer Sector
8World Supply-Demand of Fertilizers & Fertilizer Raw Materials
8International Price Trends of Fertilizers and Fertilizer Raw Materials
8Panel Discussion on Policies for Fertilizer Sector Session
8Nutrient Management in Indian Agriculture
8Nutrient Management in Irrigated Agriculture: Issues and Strategies
8Nutrient Management in Rainfed Agriculture: Issues and Strategies
8Environmental Issues in Fertilizer Use
8Soil Organic Matter Biochemistry in Relation to Soil Quality and Sustainability
8Technological Alternatives for New Ammonia Plants
8Experience of Revamp of Ammonia Plants
8Improving Viability of Urea plants
8Managing Viability of Production of Phosphatic Fertilizers
8Reducing Environmental Footprint of Indian Fertilizer Plants
8Issues in Fertilizer Marketing
8Assessment of Implementation of DBT in Fertilizer Sector
8Constraints in Logistics of Fertilizer Movement
8Value Added Fertilizer Products for High Use Efficiency
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In the Month of August 2018 the total imports of DAP, MOP, NPKs & Urea were around 9.57 lakh tonnes
8Last year for the month of August this figure was around 12.69 lakh tonnes.
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8A Phosphoric Acid Shipment is expected to arrive on the 5th of September.
8A Rock Phosphate Shipment is arriving on the 6th of September with a total quantity of 60,500 Tonnes.
8Two Ammonia Shipments are also expected to arrive on the 7th & 8th of September.
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In the US Gulf, large particle prices have moved upward by $2/mt.
8Large articles prices in China are stable.
8Smaller Granular prices in China have gone up to $298/mt.
8In Iran, large particle prices have not changed.
8Urea prices in Egypt of large particles are up by $3/mt.
8Prices in Ukraine of small granular have moved upward to $267/mt.
8In Baltic sea, small granular prices have moved up by $4/mt.
8Urea prices in Romania of small granular have moved up by $6/mt.
8Large particle prices in Indonesia/Malaysia are up by $8/mt.
8In Arabian Gulf, large particle prices have moved upward to $294/mt.
8Also, in the Arabian Gulf, small granular prices are up by $5/mt.
8Prices in France Atlantic of large particles have moved northward by $10/mt.
8Finally, in Venezuela, large particle prices have moved upward by $3/mt.
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Procurement of wheat seeds during Rabi 2018-19 Details
8Transportation of Molten Sulphur Details
8Replacement of Associated Gas Line in Yard Piping Section Details
8Repairing of Storage tanks, Vessels and SS ducts by patch and crack welding in Sulphuric Acid plant Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following reports:
8Investigation into the impacts of contaminants in mineral fertilisers, fertiliser ingredients and industrial residues: A Paper Details
8Review of fertiliser use in Australian forestry: A Paper Details
8A Framework of Information Technology based Agriculture Information Dissemination System to improve Crops: A Paper Details
8Vermicomposting Bed Types for Recycling of Sericultural Waste: A Paper Details
8Fertiliser Use and Environmental Quality: A Report Details
863rd FAI Annual Report [2017-18] Details
8Global Fertilizers and Potash Index [August 2018] Details
8Exogenously Applied Nitrogen and Zinc Fertilizers improved the Rice Productivity: An Analysis Details
8Domestic Trade Frictions and Agriculture: A Paper Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Tamil Nadu] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Telangana] Details
8Agrometeorological Advisory Bulletin [Andhra Pradesh] Details
8Nuclear science helping to improve the efficiency of zinc fertilisers: A Paper Details
8Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited: An Analysis Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8KCR is a farmer in his thoughts visionary in his acts Details
8India's core sector industrial output growth remains firm at 6.6% Details
8High fertilizer cost hurts farmers Details
8US federal agency to work with Indian co on carbon capture storage and utilization tech Details
8Israel trip fuels higher farm income hope Details
8‘Natural wisdom can save agriculture’ Details
8India gets a new regulatory framework for drone operations Details
8Now, KRIBHCO to set up unit at Krishnapatnam Port Details
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