The three day seminar beginning today in New Delhi brings together senior policymakers, industry experts and scientific leaders to examine integrated nutrient management, climate aligned fertiliser technologies and the next steps for soil health reform
India’s fertiliser sector entered a decisive moment today as the Fertiliser Association of India opened its Annual Seminar 2025 in New Delhi. The gathering, inaugurated by Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Hon’ble Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Health and Family Welfare, brings together government leadership, technologists, scientists, economists and global experts to discuss the country’s next chapter in nutrient management. The event theme, Fertiliser Management for a Green Future, aligns with national ambitions for sustainable agriculture and emphasises the sector’s responsibility toward climate resilience, farmer wellbeing and food security.
The seminar offers a preview of how India’s fertiliser ecosystem is preparing for long term transformation. Across its three day agenda, delegates will examine integrated nutrient management, climate smart fertilisers, balanced application methods and soil health technologies. These subjects sit at the centre of global conversations on sustainable agriculture. Context on these domains is available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_agriculture, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_health and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertilizer.
The inaugural session was also attended by Ms Anupriya Patel, Minister of State, and Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Department of Fertilizers. Their presence signalled the government’s commitment to guiding the industry toward green production pathways. The Department of Fertilizers, described at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Fertilizers, coordinates policy actions that shape India’s availability, affordability and long term security of nutrients.
Mr S Sankarasubramanian, Chairman of FAI and MD and CEO of Coromandel International, reflected on the evolving expectations from the fertiliser sector. He noted that India must enhance food security while meeting sustainability goals across environmental, economic and social domains. The concept of food security is documented at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_security. He added that the industry is committed to adopting resource efficient practices, advancing balanced nutrient management and working closely with policymakers to strengthen India’s position in global markets.
FAI, established in 1955 and described at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertiliser_Association_of_India, serves as the primary platform for knowledge exchange, research and policy dialogue within India’s fertiliser community. The Annual Seminar has grown into one of Asia’s most respected forums for nutrient science, fertiliser technology and sectoral innovation.
India’s fertiliser landscape has expanded significantly over the last decade. Domestic production crossed 51 million tonnes in 2024 to 2025, compared to 38 million tonnes ten years earlier. The growth reflects capacity creation, modernisation of plants, technology upgrades and more diversified products. The importance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in agriculture can be referenced at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macronutrient and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrogen_cycle.
Today, more than 150 companies contribute to India’s nutrient supply chain, covering production, import, blending, distribution and soil advisory. The structure of this ecosystem connects closely with India’s agricultural economy, described at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_India. Nearly three fourths of India’s requirements are met through domestic manufacturing, with the remaining supplemented by imports from resource rich countries. India’s partnerships with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar and Russia continue to play a crucial role in supply stability. These nations and their resource profiles are documented at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia.
India’s fertiliser demand stands close to 70 million tonnes, second only to China as referenced at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertilizer_in_India and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_China. Trends such as expanding irrigation coverage, diversification into horticulture and high value crops, and increased soil testing have shaped consumption patterns. Irrigation data can be reviewed at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrigation_in_India.
Dr Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Director General of FAI, emphasised that India is entering a decade where science, innovation and digital intelligence will transform nutrient use. He highlighted the growing relevance of integrated nutrient management, where conventional fertilisers combine with alternatives such as bio fertilisers and organic formulations. Insights on bio fertilisers appear at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofertilizer, and organic farming practices at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_farming.
Integrated nutrient management has become a national priority, supported by flagship government programmes including PM PRANAM, documented at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PM_PRANAM, the Natural Farming Mission at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_farming, Soil Health Cards at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_Health_Card, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramparagat_Krishi_Vikas_Yojana, GOBARdhan at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GOBARdhan and Namo Drone Didi at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namo_Drone_Didi. These programmes reflect a shift from volume centric consumption to balanced, efficient and environmentally responsible nutrient use.
India has also prioritised digital transformation in the fertiliser supply chain. The Direct Benefit Transfer model is linked to fertiliser delivery and is explained at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Benefit_Transfer. These systems help ensure transparency in subsidy disbursal and year round nutrient availability for more than 140 million farming households, referenced at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_India.
Subsidy support continues to be central for keeping fertilisers affordable. In FY 2024 to 2025, allocations exceeded one point nine lakh crore rupees under Urea and Nutrient Based Subsidy frameworks. Information on Urea appears at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urea and details on nutrient based subsidy principles can be viewed at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertilizer_subsidy_in_India. This commitment protects farmers from global market volatility and ensures consistent access to essential nutrients.
The seminar will also address next generation products such as green ammonia, which is linked to low emission energy and documented at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_ammonia. As global markets shift toward renewable pathways, India is examining opportunities to strengthen its position in sustainable fertiliser production.
Industry experts and international speakers will engage in four technical sessions and sixteen presentations over the next three days. Themes include nutrient efficiency, soil management, emerging global markets, clean energy pathways and innovations that support farmer centred growth. This multidisciplinary approach brings together agronomy at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agronomy, environmental science at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_science and agricultural economics at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_economics.
As India prepares for the next decade of agricultural transformation, the discussions at the Annual Seminar 2025 are expected to shape policy direction, investment priorities and sectoral research. The event underscores India’s goal of achieving a future where food production is resilient, climate aligned and grounded in balanced nutrient management.
This editorial has been prepared for Prittle Prattle News, featuring you virtuously under the guidance of Smruti Bhalerao, as part of the platform’s commitment to reporting national developments that shape the country’s progress across essential sectors.
India’s fertiliser sector entered a decisive moment today as the Fertiliser Association of India opened its Annual Seminar 2025 in New Delhi. The gathering, inaugurated by Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Hon’ble Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Health and Family Welfare, brings together government leadership, technologists, scientists, economists and global experts to discuss the country’s next chapter in nutrient management. The event theme, Fertiliser Management for a Green Future, aligns with national ambitions for sustainable agriculture and emphasises the sector’s responsibility toward climate resilience, farmer wellbeing and food security.
The seminar offers a preview of how India’s fertiliser ecosystem is preparing for long term transformation. Across its three day agenda, delegates will examine integrated nutrient management, climate smart fertilisers, balanced application methods and soil health technologies. These subjects sit at the centre of global conversations on sustainable agriculture. Context on these domains is available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_agriculture, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_health and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertilizer.
The inaugural session was also attended by Ms Anupriya Patel, Minister of State, and Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Department of Fertilizers. Their presence signalled the government’s commitment to guiding the industry toward green production pathways. The Department of Fertilizers, described at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Fertilizers, coordinates policy actions that shape India’s availability, affordability and long term security of nutrients.
Mr S Sankarasubramanian, Chairman of FAI and MD and CEO of Coromandel International, reflected on the evolving expectations from the fertiliser sector. He noted that India must enhance food security while meeting sustainability goals across environmental, economic and social domains. The concept of food security is documented at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_security. He added that the industry is committed to adopting resource efficient practices, advancing balanced nutrient management and working closely with policymakers to strengthen India’s position in global markets.
FAI, established in 1955 and described at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertiliser_Association_of_India, serves as the primary platform for knowledge exchange, research and policy dialogue within India’s fertiliser community. The Annual Seminar has grown into one of Asia’s most respected forums for nutrient science, fertiliser technology and sectoral innovation.
India’s fertiliser landscape has expanded significantly over the last decade. Domestic production crossed 51 million tonnes in 2024 to 2025, compared to 38 million tonnes ten years earlier. The growth reflects capacity creation, modernisation of plants, technology upgrades and more diversified products. The importance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in agriculture can be referenced at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macronutrient and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitrogen_cycle.
Today, more than 150 companies contribute to India’s nutrient supply chain, covering production, import, blending, distribution and soil advisory. The structure of this ecosystem connects closely with India’s agricultural economy, described at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_India. Nearly three fourths of India’s requirements are met through domestic manufacturing, with the remaining supplemented by imports from resource rich countries. India’s partnerships with Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar and Russia continue to play a crucial role in supply stability. These nations and their resource profiles are documented at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia.
India’s fertiliser demand stands close to 70 million tonnes, second only to China as referenced at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertilizer_in_India and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture_in_China. Trends such as expanding irrigation coverage, diversification into horticulture and high value crops, and increased soil testing have shaped consumption patterns. Irrigation data can be reviewed at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrigation_in_India.
Dr Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Director General of FAI, emphasised that India is entering a decade where science, innovation and digital intelligence will transform nutrient use. He highlighted the growing relevance of integrated nutrient management, where conventional fertilisers combine with alternatives such as bio fertilisers and organic formulations. Insights on bio fertilisers appear at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biofertilizer, and organic farming practices at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_farming.
Integrated nutrient management has become a national priority, supported by flagship government programmes including PM PRANAM, documented at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PM_PRANAM, the Natural Farming Mission at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_farming, Soil Health Cards at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_Health_Card, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramparagat_Krishi_Vikas_Yojana, GOBARdhan at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GOBARdhan and Namo Drone Didi at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namo_Drone_Didi. These programmes reflect a shift from volume centric consumption to balanced, efficient and environmentally responsible nutrient use.
India has also prioritised digital transformation in the fertiliser supply chain. The Direct Benefit Transfer model is linked to fertiliser delivery and is explained at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_Benefit_Transfer. These systems help ensure transparency in subsidy disbursal and year round nutrient availability for more than 140 million farming households, referenced at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_India.
Subsidy support continues to be central for keeping fertilisers affordable. In FY 2024 to 2025, allocations exceeded one point nine lakh crore rupees under Urea and Nutrient Based Subsidy frameworks. Information on Urea appears at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urea and details on nutrient based subsidy principles can be viewed at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertilizer_subsidy_in_India. This commitment protects farmers from global market volatility and ensures consistent access to essential nutrients.
The seminar will also address next generation products such as green ammonia, which is linked to low emission energy and documented at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_ammonia. As global markets shift toward renewable pathways, India is examining opportunities to strengthen its position in sustainable fertiliser production.
Industry experts and international speakers will engage in four technical sessions and sixteen presentations over the next three days. Themes include nutrient efficiency, soil management, emerging global markets, clean energy pathways and innovations that support farmer centred growth. This multidisciplinary approach brings together agronomy at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agronomy, environmental science at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_science and agricultural economics at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_economics.
As India prepares for the next decade of agricultural transformation, the discussions at the Annual Seminar 2025 are expected to shape policy direction, investment priorities and sectoral research. The event underscores India’s goal of achieving a future where food production is resilient, climate aligned and grounded in balanced nutrient management.
This editorial has been prepared for Prittle Prattle News, featuring you virtuously under the guidance of Smruti Bhalerao, as part of the platform’s commitment to reporting national developments that shape the country’s progress across essential sectors.
India’s fertiliser sector entered a decisive moment today as the Fertiliser Association of India opened its Annual Seminar 2025 in New Delhi. The gathering, inaugurated by Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Hon’ble Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Health and Family Welfare, brings together government leadership, technologists, scientists, economists and global experts to discuss the country’s next chapter in nutrient management. The event theme, Fertiliser Management for a Green Future, aligns with national ambitions for sustainable agriculture and emphasises the sector’s responsibility toward climate resilience, farmer wellbeing and food security.
The seminar offers a preview of how India’s fertiliser ecosystem is preparing for long term transformation. Across its three day agenda, delegates will examine integrated nutrient management, climate smart fertilisers, balanced application methods and soil health technologies. These subjects sit at the centre of global conversations on sustainable agriculture. Context on these domains is available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_agriculture, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_health and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertilizer.
The inaugural session was also attended by Ms Anupriya Patel, Minister of State, and Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Secretary, Department of Fertilizers. Their presence signalled the government’s commitment to guiding the industry toward green production pathways. The Department of Fertilizers, described at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Fertilizers, coordinates policy actions that shape India’s availability, affordability and long term security of nutrients.
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