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Infographic introducing the work of the Potash 4 Life project

Potash for Life infographic – results of the first season

This Potash for Life infographic clearly illustrates the work of the results of the first season (Rabi 2013/2014) of the 3 year Potash for Life project. A team of 19 agronomists have reached thousands of farmers through their work in 40 Districts in 9 states in India, demonstrating significant increases in yield in crops including […]

Potash for Life brochure

Potash for Life

Following the introduction of NBS from April 2010 and subsequent increases in the potash prices in the international market and its cascading effect in the domestic market, the consumption of potash has drastically reduced in India during the last three years. The NPK ratio from almost 4.3:2.1:1 has distorted to 9.0:3.6:1 and potash use has decreased from 17 kg to 9 kg/ha […]

Balanced fertilization - potash for life publication

Balanced fertilization

What is Balanced Fertilization? Crops need many essential nutrients for optimum growth, yield and quality. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulphur and zinc are some of the essential plant nutrients. Crops need N, P and K in large amounts, hence these are applied through fertilizers. Application of plant nutrients in optimum ratio and adequate amounts is called “Balanced Fertilization” and is outlined in […]

Potash for Life - first season summary

Potash for Life – first season summary

To support farmers in the development of profitable agriculture, Indian Potash Limited (IPL) has launched Potash for Life (P4L). This publication is a summary report of the first season (Rabi 2013-2014) of this three year project running from late 2013 to early 2017.

Apple leaflet for the Kashmir region

Apple brochure

Nutrient management and fertilizer recommendations for apple in Kashmiri language (for Kashmir region).

Potash for Life Stone fruit leaflet from Jammu and Kashmir

Stone Fruit brochure

Nutrient management and fertilizer recommendations for stone fruit in Kashmiri language (for Kashmir region).

Potash for Life vegetables leaflet from Jammu and Kashmir

Vegetables brochure

Nutrient management and fertilizer recommendations for vegetables in Kashmiri language (for Kashmir region).

Potash for Life Sunflower brochure

Sunflower brochure

Nutrient management and fertilizer recommendations for sunflower in Kannada language (for Karnataka).