Archive · 1 Sep 2025
India's Fertilizer Industry Faces New Biostimulant Regulations
Imagine farmers using special plant food called biostimulants.
The government is now making rules about these foods.
Many small companies that make these may struggle because the new rules are expensive to follow.
The rules are meant to help farmers choose the right plant food.
Now, all biostimulant products need to be approved.
This process is taking time.
Despite these new rules, the market for these fertilizers is still growing fast.
The people who make these products are also helping farmers understand how to use them.
India's specialty fertilizer industry faces new biostimulant regulations.
The Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) amendment of February 2025 brought biostimulants under government control.
Many small manufacturers may struggle due to compliance costs.
The industry is working to support SOMS practices.
The specialty fertilizer market has maintained 18 per cent year-over-year compound annual growth.
- Who
- India's specialty fertilizer industry and the Soluble Fertilizer Industry Association (SFIA).
- What
- New regulations are being implemented for biostimulants, a type of fertilizer.
- When
- The new regulations stem from the February 2025 amendment to the Fertilizer Control Order.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prevent farmer confusion and ensure product quality.
- Industry Affected
- Specialty Fertilizer
- Regulation
- Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) amendment of February 2025
- Industry Growth
- 18% year-over-year compound annual growth
- Products Affected
- Biostimulants (now regulated)
- Association
- Soluble Fertilizer Industry Association (SFIA)