This document provides fertilizer recommendations for major crops in Pakistan, including wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane, and maize. It recommends using a balanced fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Specifically, it recommends the following application rates: for wheat, 120-150kg/ha of nitrogen, 60-90kg/ha of phosphorus, and 40-60kg/ha of potassium; for rice, 120-150kg/ha of nitrogen, 60-90kg/ha of phosphorus, and 60kg/ha of potassium; and for cotton, 120-170kg/ha of nitrogen, 60kg/ha of phosphorus, and 40-60kg/ha of potassium. It

1. NAME: YASIRAHMAD
C.NO: 64
DEPARTMENT: AGRONOMY
FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATION
FOR MAJOR CROPS OF PAKISTAN

2. FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATION FOR MAJOR
CROPS OF PAKISTAN

3. FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CROPS
Crop CPR
Nitrogen Phosphate Potash
(kg/ha)
Wheat irrigated Punjab I, II, III 75-160 60-110 60
Sindh I, II, III 130-170 60-90 50
NWFP II 120-150 60-90 50
Balochistan III 90-120 60 50
Wheat rainfed Punjab V 100 75 60
Punjab IV 60-75 60 -
NWFP I 60-100 30-60 -
Balochistan II 60 30 -
Paddy Punjab II 75-160 67 60
Sindh II 134-180 67-100 50
NWFP I 120-150 90 60
Balochistan III 120 60 50
Cotton Punjab I 120-170 60 60
Sindh I 90-140 60 50
Sugar cane Punjab III 170-270 60-110 60-120
Sindh III 200-300 100-125 100-170
NWFP II 120-175 100 100
Maize NWFP I 90-120 60-90 30-60
Punjab V 60-90 60 -

4.  Major crop in Pakistan and it's recommended
fertilizer in Pakistan
 Wheat
 Rice
 Sugarcane
 Cotton
 maize.

5. The specific type of fertilizer that is recommended for
these crops can vary depending on the specific soil
conditions and the nutrient needs of the plants. In
general, however, a balanced fertilizer that contains a
mixture of nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorus,
and potassium, is recommended for most crops.

6. 1. WHEAT
Wheat is typically fertilized with a combination of
nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizers, as
well as micronutrients such as zinc and boron. The
recommended fertilization rate for wheat will depend on
the specific soil and climatic conditions of the region, as
well as the specific fertilization needs of the crop. In
general, however, a fertilization rate of 120–150kg/ha of
nitrogen, 60–90 kg/ha of phosphorus, and 40-60 kg/ha of
potassium is typically recommended for wheat.

7. 2. RICE
Rice is another important crop in Pakistan, and it
typically requires a higher amount of nitrogen fertilizer
than wheat. The recommended fertilization rate for
rice will depend on the specific soil and climatic
conditions of the region, as well as the specific
fertilization needs of the crop. In general, however, a
fertilization rate of 120–150 kg/ha of nitrogen, 60-90
kg/ha of phosphorus, and 60kg/ha of potassium is
typically recommended for rice.

8. 3. COTTON
Cotton is a major cash crop in Pakistan, and it requires
a combination of NPK fertilizers as well as
micronutrients such as zinc, boron, and iron. The
recommended fertilization rate for cotton will depend
on the specific soil and climatic conditions of the
region, as well as the specific fertilization needs of the
crop. In general, however, a fertilization rate of 120–
170 kg/ha of nitrogen, 60 kg/ha of phosphorus, and
40-60 kg/ha of potassium is typically recommended
for cotton.

9. 4. SUGARCANE
Sugarcane is an important crop in Pakistan, and it requires
a high amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
fertilizers to grow properly. The recommended fertilization
rate for sugarcane will depend on the specific soil and
climatic conditions of the region, as well as the specific
fertilization needs of the crop. In general, however, a
fertilization rate of 120–180 kg/ha of nitrogen, 60-
100kg/ha of phosphorus, and 60-80 kg/ha of potassium is
typically recommended for sugarcane.

10. 5.MAIZE
Maize is a crop that has a high nitrogen requirement,
and it is often recommended to use a fertilizer blend
that is high in nitrogen, such as a ratio of 20-20-20 . In
general, however, a fertilization rate of 90-120 kg/ha
of nitrogen, 60-90 kg/ha of phosphorus, and 30-60
kg/ha of potassium is typically recommended for
maize.In addition to nitrogen, maize also requires high
levels of phosphorous and potassium, as well as
smaller amounts of micronutrients such as zinc and
boron.

11. It is important to note that these are just general
guidelines, and the specific fertilization requirements
for each crop may vary depending on the specific soil
and climatic conditions of the region where the crop is
being grown. It is always best to consult with a local
agricultural extension agent or a soil testing laboratory
to determine the specific fertilization needs for a
particular crop.