Author: KRK Reddy

India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for biological inputs, with biostimulants playing a central role in enhancing soil health, nutrient efficiency and crop resilience. Recognizing both the promise and the risks, the Government of India has brought biostimulants under formal regulation through amendments to the Fertilizer (Control) Order (FCO, 1985). A…

Biostimulants: Indian Regulatory Landscape Biostimulants are emerging as a crucial category of agricultural inputs that enhance plant growth, resilience, and productivity through biological and biochemical mechanisms. The Indian government, recognizing their importance, introduced a regulatory framework for biostimulants under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) 1985 (Amendment 2021) which mandates a structured registration process, field validation,…