Detailed fertility management module

This module contains information about the general fertility management practices on the largest plot.

Download the Detailed Fertility Management Module xlsxform

  1. chem_fert_applied (m): Select the fertilizer(s) applied at planting (basal) for

     Choices: DAP,NPK,Urea,NPKS,MoP,SSP,TSP,ZnSO4,Gypsum,
          Boron,Other (e.g. Liquid fertilizers),None

  2. amt_dap_basal (d): DAP at planting (basal) in kg

    Relevant: Only if DAP is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  3. amt_npk_basal (d): NPK product (mixture fertilizer) at planting (basal) in kg

    Relevant: Only if NPK is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  4. amt_urea_basal (d): Urea at planting (basal) in kg

     Relevant: Only if Urea is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  5. amt_npks_basal (d): NPKS at planting (basal) in kg

     Relevant: Only if NPKS is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  6. amt_mop_basal (d): MoP at planting (basal) in kg

     Relevant: Only if MOP is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  7. amt_ssp_basal (d): SSP at planting (basal) in kg

     Relevant: Only if SSP is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  8. amt_tsp_basal (d): TSP at planting (basal) in kg

     Relevant: Only if TSP is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  9. amt_znso4_basal (d): Zinc Sulphate at planting (basal) in kg

     Relevant: Only if Zinc sulphate is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  10. amt_gypsum_basal (d): Gypsum at planting (basal) in kg

    Relevant: Only if Gypsum is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  11. amt_boron_basal (d): Boron at planting (basal) in kg

    Relevant: Only if Boron is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  12. other_chem_ferts (t): Enter name of other basal fertilizer applied

    Relevant: Only if other chemical fertilizer is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

  13. amt_other_chem_ferts (d): Total applied in kg

    Relevant: Only if other chemical fertilizer is selected as chemical fertilizer applied

First top dressing

  1. td1_fert_applied (m): Select the fertilizer(s) applied at first top dressing for

    Choices: DAP,NPK,Urea,NPKS,MoP,SSP,TSP,ZnSO4,Gypsum,Boron,
         Other (e.g. Liquid fertilizers),None

  2. td1_amt_dap (d) : Basal DAP applied: kg\nEnter DAP amount applied at first top dressing in KG

  3. fert_dap_td1_das (i) : Timing of first DAP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)

  4. td1_amt_npk (d) : Enter NPK amount applied at first top dressing in KG

  5. fert_npk_td1_das (i): Timing of first NPK top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  6. td1_amt_urea (d) : Enter UREA amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  7. fert_urea_td1_das (i): Timing of first UREA top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  8. td1_amt_npks (d) : Enter NPKS amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  9. fert_npks_td1_das (i): Timing of first NPKS top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  10. td1_amt_mop (d) : Enter MOP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  11. fert_mop_td1_das (i): Timing of first MOP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  12. td1_amt_ssp (d) : Enter SSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  13. fert_ssp_td1_das (i): Timing of first SSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  14. td1_amt_tsp (d) : Enter TSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  15. fert_tsp_td1_das (i): Timing of first TSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  16. td1_amt_znso4 (d) : Enter Zinc Sulphate amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  17. fert_znso4_td1_das (i): Timing of first Zinc Sulphate top dressing (in days after sowingtransplanting)
  18. td1_amt_gypsum (d) : Enter GYPSUM amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  19. fert_gypsum_td1_das (i): Timing of first GYPSUM top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  20. td1_amt_boron (d) : Enter Boron amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  21. fert_borom_td1_das (i): Timing of first Boron top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  22. td1_oth_name : If other is selected in fertilizers Top dress 1, Enter other fertilizer name applied
  23. td1_amt_oth (d) : Enter TSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  24. fert_oth_td1_das (i): Timing of first TSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)

This module is dependent on the “Land Unit and Ownership” modules. It borrows values from surveyed plot size, local land unit, from the Land Unit and ownership module. And it also borrows the crop name (crop_name) variable from the “Respondent” module. Make sure to include the three dependent variables.

Second top dressing

  1. td2_fert_applied (m): Select the fertilizer(s) applied at second top dressing for

    Choices: DAP,NPK,Urea,NPKS,MoP,SSP,TSP,ZnSO4,Gypsum,Boron,Other (e.g. Liquid fertilizers),None
  2. td2_amt_dap (d) : Enter DAP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  3. fert_dap_td2_das: Timing of first DAP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  4. td2_amt_npk (d) : Enter NPK amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  5. fert_npk_td2_das (i): Timing of first NPK top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  6. td2_amt_urea (d) : Enter UREA amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  7. fert_urea_td2_das (i): Timing of first UREA top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  8. td2_amt_npks (d) : Enter NPKS amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  9. fert_npks_td2_das (i): Timing of first NPKS top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  10. td2_amt_mop (d) : Enter MOP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  11. fert_mop_td2_das (i): Timing of first MOP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  12. td2_amt_ssp (d) : Enter SSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  13. fert_ssp_td2_das (i): Timing of first SSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  14. td2_amt_tsp (d) : Enter TSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  15. fert_tsp_td2_das (i): Timing of first TSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  16. td2_amt_znso4 (d) : Enter Zinc Sulphate amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  17. fert_znso4_td2_das (i): Timing of first Zinc Sulphate top dressing (in days after sowingtransplanting)
  18. td2_amt_gypsum (d) : Enter GYPSUM amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  19. fert_gypsum_td2_das (i): Timing of first GYPSUM top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  20. td2_amt_boron (d) : Enter Boron amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  21. fert_borom_td2_das (i): Timing of first Boron top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  22. td2_oth_name : If other is selected in fertilizers Top dress 1, Enter other fertilizer name applied
  23. td2_amt_oth (d) : Enter TSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  24. fert_oth_td2_das (i): Timing of first TSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)

This module is dependent on the “Land Unit and Ownership” modules. It borrows values from surveyed plot size, local land unit, from the Land Unit and ownership module. And it also borrows the crop name (crop_name) variable from the “Respondent” module. Make sure to include the three dependent variables.

Third top dressing

  1. td3_fert_applied (m): Select the fertilizer(s) applied at third top dressing for

    Choices: DAP,NPK,Urea,NPKS,MoP,SSP,TSP,ZnSO4,Gypsum,Boron,Other (e.g. Liquid fertilizers),None
  2. td3_amt_dap (d) : Enter DAP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  3. fert_dap_td3_das: Timing of first DAP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  4. td3_amt_npk (d) : Enter NPK amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  5. fert_npk_td3_das (i): Timing of first NPK top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  6. td3_amt_urea (d) : Enter UREA amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  7. fert_urea_td3_das (i): Timing of first UREA top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  8. td3_amt_npks (d) : Enter NPKS amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  9. fert_npks_td3_das (i): Timing of first NPKS top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  10. td3_amt_mop (d) : Enter MOP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  11. fert_mop_td3_das (i): Timing of first MOP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  12. td3_amt_ssp (d) : Enter SSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  13. fert_ssp_td3_das (i): Timing of first SSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  14. td3_amt_tsp (d) : Enter TSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  15. fert_tsp_td3_das (i): Timing of first TSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  16. td3_amt_znso4 (d) : Enter Zinc Sulphate amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  17. fert_znso4_td3_das (i): Timing of first Zinc Sulphate top dressing (in days after sowingtransplanting)
  18. td3_amt_gypsum (d) : Enter GYPSUM amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  19. fert_gypsum_td3_das (i): Timing of first GYPSUM top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  20. td3_amt_boron (d) : Enter Boron amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  21. fert_borom_td3_das (i): Timing of first Boron top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)
  22. td3_oth_name : If other is selected in fertilizers Top dress 1, Enter other fertilizer name applied
  23. td3_amt_oth (d) : Enter TSP amount applied at first top dressing in KG
  24. fert_oth_td3_das (i): Timing of first TSP top dressing (in days after sowing/transplanting)

  25. total_dap_applied (a):Total DAP applied by the farmer ( All the application amount in each stageadded )

    Calculation : coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_dap},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_dap},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_dap},0)

  26. total_npk_applied (a) : Total NPK applied:

    Calculation: coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_npk},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_npk},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_npk},0)

  27. total_urea_applied (a) : Total Urea applied

    Calculation: coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_urea},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_urea},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_npk},0)

  28. total_npks_applied (a): Total NPKS applied

    Calculation : coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_npks},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_npks},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_npks},0)

  29. total_mop_applied

    Calculation: coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_mop},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_mop},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_mop},0)

  30. total_ssp_applied

    Calculation: coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_ssp},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_ssp},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_ssp},0)

  31. total_tsp_applied

    Calculation : coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_tsp},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_tsp},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_tsp},0)

  32. total_znso4_applied

    Calculation: coalesce(${amt_znso4_basal},0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_znso4},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_znso4},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_znso4},0)

  33. total_gypsum_applied

    Calculation: coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_gypsum},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_gypsum},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_gypsum},0)

  34. total_boron_applied

    Calculation: coalesce(,0)+coalesce(${td1_amt_boron},0)+coalesce(${td2_amt_boron},0)+coalesce(${td3_amt_boron},0)

  35. grade_N (d): Select the grade of Nitrogen in NPK/NPKS mixture applied in plot in KG

  36. grade_P Select the grade of Phosphorous in NPK/NPKS mixture applied in plot in KG

  37. grade_K: Select the grade of Potassium in NPK/NPKS mixture applied in plot in KG

  38. grade_S: Select the grade of Sulphur in NPK/NPKS mixture applied in plot in KG

Multiple notes are shown for the enumerators to check all of their entries to verify if the entries are correct. All the application from basal, TD1, TD2, TD3 and the total amount applied for the fertilizers are displayed on the screen for the enumerators to recheck their entries and ensure all the entries are correct.

  1. n_rate(a) : Nitrogen rate calculated based on the input data

    Calculate: round((((coalesce(,0) * (.18)) + (coalesce(,0) * (.46)) + ((coalesce(,0) + coalesce(,0))* (coalesce(${grade_N},0) div 100))) div (${cropLarestAreaAcre})) * 2.5,0)  

  2. p_rate (a): P rate calculated based on the input data

    Calculate:  
round((((coalesce(,0)* (.46)) + (coalesce(,0)* (.16)) + ((coalesce(,0)+  coalesce(,0))* (coalesce(${grade_P},0) div 100)) +  (coalesce(,0) * (.45))) div (${cropLarestAreaAcre}))* 2.5,0)

  3. k_rate (a) : K Rate calculated based on the input data

    Calculate: round((((coalesce(,0)*(.60)) + ((coalesce(,0)+ coalesce(,0)) * (coalesce(${grade_K},0) div 100))) div (${cropLarestAreaAcre}))* 2.5,0)

  4. dap_price (d) : DAP price per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application , and country is Nepal

  5. npk_price (d) : NPK price per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application and country is Nepal

  6. urea_price (d): Urea price per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application and country is Nepal

  7. mop_price (d) : Price of Mop per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application, and country is Nepal

  8. znso4_price (d) : Zinc sulphate price per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application, and country is Nepal

  9. gypsum_price (d) : Gypsum price per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application, and country is Nepal

  10. boron_price (d) : Boron price per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application, and country is Nepal

  11. npks_price (d): Price of NPKS per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application, and country is Nepal

  12. ssp_price (d) : Price of SSP per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application, and country is Nepal

  13. tsp_price (d): Price of TSP per kg

    Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application, and country is Nepal

  14. fert_info_source (m) : What is your source of information on fertilizer/micronutrient use

    choices:

  15. source_dap (s) : Source of purchase of DAP

    Choices: Input Dealer/Village level shop,Cooperative,India for Nepal
Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application

  16. source_npk (s) : Source of purchase of NPK product

    Choices: Input Dealer/Village level shop,Cooperative,India for Nepal
Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application

  17. source_urea (s): Source of purchase of Urea

    Choices: Input Dealer/Village level shop,Cooperative,India for Nepal
Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application

  18. source_znso4 (s) Source of purchase of Gypsum

    Choices: Input Dealer/Village level shop,Cooperative,India for Nepal
Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application

  19. source_boron (s): Source of purchase of Boron

    Choices: Input Dealer/Village level shop,Cooperative,India for Nepal
Relevant : If the fertilizers are selected in any of the application

  20. fert_timely_available (s): Is fertilizer/micronutrients generally available on time

    Choices: Yes, No

  21. avg_delay_chem_fert (s): If ‘no’ Average delay in fertilizer availability in weeks

    Relevant : If no, fert_timely_available
Choices: 1 – 10

This module is dependent on the “Land Unit and Ownership” modules. It borrows values from surveyed plot size, local land unit, from the Land Unit and ownership module. And it also borrows the crop name (crop_name) variable from the “Respondent” module. Make sure to include the three dependent variables.