Government Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi Season 2024
The approved NBS rates for Rabi 2024 (October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025) will be implemented to ensure smooth availability of fertilizers to farmers. Fertilizer companies will receive the subsidy based on the approved rates.
New Fertiliser Order Revises Standards for Bio-Stimulants
The order revises specifications for Bio-Stimulants within the fertilizer control system. These specifications include humic acid and fulvic acid and their derivatives, seaweed extract, and botanical extracts. The specifications outline minimum content levels for key active ingredients in each bio-stimulant type.
Central Government Authorizes Direct Sales of Fermented Organic Manure
The Central Government has authorized 21 manufacturers to sell fermented organic manure and liquid fermented organic manure in bulk directly to farmers. The authorization, granted under the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, allows these manufacturers to sell their products in bulk directly to farmers for a period of three years.
Amendments Made To Specifications In Respect Of Biostimulants
he amendment states that biostimulant specifications shall include tracer molecules in addition to active ingredients. The order also introduces ‘live micro-organisms excluding biofertilizers and biopesticides’ as an additional category of biostimulants specified under Schedule VI. Additionally, the amendment order also increases the permissible limit of pesticide in biostimulants from 0.01ppm to 1ppm.
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.
New Specifications and Methods of Analysis Introduced for Fertilisers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has notified the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Tenth Amendment Order, 2023. The order introduces specifications for micronutrient fertilisers. The order also establishes the Method of analysis for these fertilisers.
Union Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi Season 2023-24
The primary objective of this decision is to ensure the availability of P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized, affordable, and reasonable prices, fostering agricultural productivity and growth. The decision also comes in response to recent trends in international fertilizer and input prices, including Urea, DAP, MOP, and Sulphur.
Specifications for Phospho Gypsum (Granular) Manufactured in India
The specifications, notified under Clause 20 A of the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) Control Order, 1985, will be applicable for a period of three years from the date of publication in the official Gazette, i.e. up to 21st July, 2026.
Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control (Sixth) Amendment Order, 2023
The modified Order aims to regulate the production and usage of Fermented Organic Manure and Liquid Fermented Organic Manure. These modifications, aim to enhance the effectiveness and application of these organic fertilisers in agricultural practices.
