Supply Shortage Pushes DAP Prices Sky‑High, Experts Advise Alternatives

Current market data shows an unprecedented surge in DAP demand, while the supply pipeline has struggled to keep pace. As a result, the price of DAP fertiliser has crossed the ₹2,000 per bag threshold, according to farmers interviewed in the region. Singh noted that the scarcity not only inflates costs but also forces many growers to seek cheaper, often inferior, substitutes. Agricultural officials, he added, possess the technical knowledge to recommend viable alternatives that can sustain crop productivity without the premium price tag.