The government today reduced prices of complex fertilisers by up to Rs 2,296 per tonne to encourage farmers to use them instead of regular urea and DAP so that soil fertility is maintained. The Union Cabinet had taken a decision in this regard on June 12. Complex fertilisers would now be available in the price range of Rs 5,121-Rs 8,185 per tonne from Rs 6,980-Rs 9,080 per tonne earlier, down by about Rs 843-Rs 2,296 per tonne. Complex fertilisers have at least two nutrients, while regular fertilisers have only one nutrient