Fertiliser Subsidy an Ineffective Policy Tool to Offer Low Prices of Basic Food Commodities

Abedullah Abedullah

No 2021:31, PIDE Knowledge Brief from Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Abstract: Nitrogenous chemical fertilisers were introduced in 1952 in Pakistan, initially through imports, followed by phosphorus in 1959 and potassium in 1967 (NFDC 2021).[1] Upon nationalisation of the fertiliser industry in 1973, production for all fertiliser companies was undertaken and control was given to National Fertiliser Corporation (NFC). A domestic fertiliser plants such as Fauji Fertiliser Company (FFC) was Established in 1978.

Keywords: Fertiliser; Subsidy; Policy Tool; Food Commodities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 4 pages
Date: 2021
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