The Concerned over irregularities in the biostimulant market, Agriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh Chouhan said the government will not allow the sale of such products without scientific approval. The minister directed his ministry officials to permit the sale of those biostimulants which are effective in the farm field and meet the quality parameters. He also directed ministry officials to prepare a standard of procedure (SOP) by setting rules and regulations.
Biostimulants are substances or microorganisms (such as beneficial bacteria, fungi, or plant extracts) that, when applied to seeds, plants, or soil, stimulate natural plant processes. “It is necessary to review biostimulants thoroughly to see how much benefit the farmers are getting from it; if not, then permission to sell it cannot be given,” Chouhan said. The biostimulants market in India was valued at approximately USD 355–362 million in 2024 and is projected to reach between USD 1.13 billion and USD 1.2 billion by 2032.
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