Government Updates Fertilizer Control Order To Add New Categories and Nano Fertilizers
The introduction of new fertilizer categories provides farmers with more options to address specific soil nutrient deficiencies. Inclusion of micronutrients like Zinc and Copper in nano form could potentially improve nutrient uptake by plants.
New Nano Urea (Liquid) 16 Gets Government Approval
Nano Urea (liquid) 16 will be manufactured by Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for 3 years. This product boasts a higher nitrogen content compared to previously available Nano Urea options.
Ortho Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
The amendment exempts Ortho Phosphoric Acid used as a raw material in fertilizer production from the quality control order for a period of 90 days from the notification date. Hence, Ortho Phosphoric Acid used in fertilizer production is exempted from this quality control order until July 12, 2024.
Latest Deadline Extended for Insecticide License Holders to Acquire Qualifications
The amendment rules revise the timeline for compliance with qualification requirements for retailers and dealers possessing valid licences. All retailers or dealers possessing a valid licence without the prescribed qualification will now be allowed time up to June 30, 2024 to comply with the said qualifications.
Insecticides (Second Amendment) Rules, 2024 Introduced
Any individual seeking a license for pest control operations involving Glyphosate and its derivatives will be automatically granted a license if the licensing officer fails to approve the application within thirty days of its submission. This provision is applicable upon submission of the application along with a fee of one thousand rupees for all designated operation areas involving the use of Glyphosate and its derivatives.
Government Includes New Substances in Schedule of Insecticides Act, 1968
The Central Government, after consultation with the Central Insecticides Board, has introduced 11 new substances into list of insecticides under the Insecticides Act, 1968. Their inclusion aims to regulate and monitor their usage for pest control purposes while ensuring the safety and well-being of the environment and public health.
New Quality Control Order for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Homopolymers
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers issued new quality standards for PVC homopolymer plastics to ensure product safety and consistency.
Diesel Engines – NOx Reduction Agent AUS 32 (Quality Control) Order, 2024
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has implemented new quality control measures for diesel engine emission reducing agents to ensure effectiveness and compliance with standards.
Gujarat Government inaugurates and initiates several projects in The Cooperative Sector
Farmers will receive 50,000 without interest through the Kisan Credit Card, Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the Banas Bovine and Breed Research Center (BBBRC) at Bhildi, a project costing 324.77 crores. He also inaugurated the newly constructed Ultra-Modern Atta Plant with a daily capacity of 50 metric tons in Badarpura, for 45 crore.
Insecticides (First Amendment) Rules, 2024
This amendment has extended the deadline for compliance with the new packaging and labeling requirements that were notified in the Insecticides (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023. The deadline for compliance of these new norms has been fixed as December 23, 2023.
