According to data available at the Phosphate Fertilizer Industry Management Bureau, the monthly plan was carried out at 105 percent as of March 21, four times higher as compared with the same period last year.

The Ssangryong, Tongam, Taedaeri, Phungnyon and other mines under the Ministry have operated vehicles and mining facilities at full capacity, over-fulfilling their daily quotas over 160 percent.

The increased production of phosphate fertilizer is encouraging agricultural workers to round off farming preparations.