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34 Bio stimulants notification

June 5 , 2025 10 hrs 0 min 58 0
  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare notified 34 Bio stimulants such as seaweed extracts, humic and fulvic acid formulations, among others.
  • They are notified under the Fertiliser Control Order (FCO), 1985.
  • In 2021, the bio stimulants were officially incorporated into the FCO, categorizing them as distinct class of fertilisers.
  • The Bio stimulants or Plant conditioners are natural or biological products that help plants grow by improving nutrient absorption and resistance to stress.
  • They do not include the pesticides or plant growth regulators, which are covered under the Insecticides Act, 1968.

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