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Application of Neem Coated Urea:Impact on Sugarcane and Tur Farmers in Maharashtra
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In May 2015, Government of India made it mandatory for indigenous producers of urea to produce 100 per cent of their total production of subsidized urea as neem coated urea (NCU) as well as to neem coat the imported urea. The policy was expected to increase use efficiency of urea and reduce volume of fertiliser subsidies. The paper studies usage of NCU and its impact on yields of sugarcane and tur, and the feasibility of NCU usage in Maharashtra. It also studies perception of the farmers about quality of NCU and the problems encountered during its usage. The analysis revealed that the application of NCU had positive impact on returns of the farmers and they were satisfied with its quality. The policy implications include creating awareness about NCU and ensuring its timely availability. Training camps need to be organized so that the farmers given suggestions for judicious fertiliser usage.
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