Biostimulants

Regulation of Biostimulant Products in India

The Government of India has included biostimulant products in the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985, to regulate their quality and usage. Initially, over 30,000 products were in the market, but only 146 have been officially included in Schedule VI of the FCO. Provisional registrations for over 8,000 products

Biostimulants

Union Minister Chouhan Addresses Biostimulant Sales Concerns

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a crucial meeting to address the sale of biostimulants, emphasizing the need for transparency and scientific validation. He directed officials to prioritize farmers' welfare, warning against misleading practices and the sale of ineffective products. Chouhan called for a thorough review of