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This can be very well examined with the tabulated presentation of facts and figures:
CONCLUSION:
On the basis of the aforesaid facts, the following conclusions are apparent by the
study:
[1]Consumption of fertilizer has shown a marked increase, particularly during the
period o f1980s,but inspite of such an increase the level of fertilizer consumption the
level of fertilizer consumption is far less than the agriculturally developed states like
Punjab,Haryana and even the all-India average.
[2] Patna district comprising a part of south-west alluvial plains has relatively higher
fertilizer consumption equipped with the higher irrigation network as a direct
consequence of which the foodgrain production is also higher.
[3] Patna district with the average consumption of 135.86 k/ha the level of fertilizer
consumption is one of the highest in comparison to the agriculturally most
prosperous states.
[4] Regarding the compostion of fertilizer consumption, this trend is explicitly clear
that the composition patter is not in recommended fashion .The pattern clearly shows
that the alignment in case of excess in case of nitrogen and deficient in phosphorous
and potash.A recent trend has emerged that the over-consumption of nitrogen is on
decline and the proportionate share of phosphorous and potash is increasing .
[5] fertilizer consumption and irrigation has shown a positive coorelation since the
blocks and regions in Patna district with better irrigation facilities have shown an
inclined trend of fertilizer consumption.
[6] As a result of all these the food production has also shown a considerably positive
trend with the increased use of fertilizers. On an average, as per the studies(Source:)
For every increase of .57 kg of fertilizer, increase in yield was observed to be 2.40kg
of foodgrains.
[8] Lack of proper funds and impoverishment of the farmers has compelled them to
refrain from the usage of modern fertilizer inputs and in turn has made them
dependent on the traditional manures and composts.
[9]An estimate shows that about one-third of cow dung is still used a fuel by the
villagers and the cattle urine which has valuable manorial properties is completely
wasted.The provision of alternative fuels to the rural population will help to increase
the availability of farmyard manure.Also, the increasing use of gobar gas plants will
help in making organic7 manures available to the cultivator.
[10]There is a great scope for the manufacture of compost from urban waste, from
forest litter and other waste materials and also for the use of green manures.this will