Market Analysis of Sulphate of Potash (NPK 0:0:50) and Poly Sulphate in Maharashtra
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Date
2022
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Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner – 334006
Abstract
As the world’s population continues to grow, so too does the demand
for agricultural crops. As a result, it is becoming increasingly important
for farmers to grow more crops more efficiently.
That’s where potash fertilizers come into play-they not only increase the
quality of food being grown, but also boost crop yield. Farmers use
various fertilizers to grow crops, but the one most common is sulphate
of potash (SOP).
SOP (0:0:50) is considered a premium-quality potash. It contains two
key nutrients for growing crops: potassium and sulphur. Using SOP
(0:0:50) both improves quality and crop yields and makes plants more
resilient to drought, frost, insects and even disease. SOP (0:0:50) has
been known to improve the look and taste of foods and can improve a
plant’s ability to absorb essential nutrients like phosphorus and iron.
Most often SOP (0:0:50) is used on high-value crops like fruits,
vegetables, nuts, tea, coffee and tobacco. It works better on crops that
are sensitive to chloride, which can be toxic to some fruit and vegetable
plants. SOP (0:0:50) is not a naturally occurring mineral, and usually
must be produced through chemical methods. Because of the resource-
intensive processes used to create it, SOP (0:0:50) is priced higher than
MOP.