With Opposition questioning the availability of DAP fertiliser in the State, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Monday assured farmers that the supply remains adequate and uninterrupted. Criticising opposition parties for what he called “misleading statements,” Rana emphasised the government’s commitment to support farmers through timely fertiliser supplies and seamless crop procurement.

Refuting allegations by Congress leaders of a DAP shortage, Rana said that the state currently has 23748 metric tonnes (MT) of DAP fertiliser in stock, with an additional 9519 MT expected to arrive by November 15.

Presiding over a meeting with the officers, the Agriculture Minister issued directions to ensure that all farmers of the state get DAP and not even a single acre in the state remained unsown in lack of DAP.

"There is no shortage of DAP for our farmers," he declared, adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, under Nayab Singh Saini’s leadership, is the only administration nationwide to procure 24 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). According to departmental records, Haryana’s DAP stock is well-aligned with demand, closely mirroring last year’s consumption levels. In the previous Rabi season, a total of 2,29,086 MT of DAP was utilised. This year, by November 11, the state had received 1,86658 MT, including an initial stock of 53,970 MT as of October 1. The minister said that this year from November 1 to 10 the total consumption of DAP in the state has been recorded as 53164 MT against 32441 MT during this period last year.

The Minister said that apart from DAP, Haryana’s farmers also use a variety of fertilisers, including NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium) and Single Super Phosphate (SSP). Rana said that 65,200 MT of NPK had been received this year, with 23749 MT currently in stock across the state, ensuring that farmers have access to multiple nutrient options.