Sangrur, Oct. 10 -- Sangur farmers have alleged Alleging shortage of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser, and added that they are being overcharged by dealers. They also say that dealers are forcing them to purchase a few other items along with DAP. Agriculture officials rubbished the shortage claims and urged farmers to file complaints against the erring dealers. In June this year, the Union government announced Rs.1,350 as the DAP price for a 50kg bag. Farmers say they are being forced to pay up to Rs.1,900 per bag. Jagdeep Singh, a farmer from Kanoi village in Sangrur, said he approached cooperative societies but DAP was not available. "A private dealer charged Rs.1,900 per bag whereas the billed price was Rs.1,300. Dealers force farmers to purchase additional crop nutrients, generally of poor quality, such as sulphur, urea, zinc or micronutrients. We are helpless," he alleged. Joginder Singh Ugrahan, president of the Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan), said the actual scenario (regarding DAP shortage and overcharging) would become clear after a few days as mass harvesting of paddy and sowing of wheat are yet to pick up pace. Barnala chief agriculture officer Harbans Singh said action would be taken against dealers who are overcharging farmers. Punjab agriculture and farmers' welfare director Jaswant Singh said there was no DAP shortage. "Farmers should file a written complaint. Action will be taken," he added....