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Seaweed Based Biostimulants

  • 31 Jul 2024
  • 2 min read

Source: PIB

Recently, the Government of India has incorporated seaweed-based biostimulants under the Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985 to ensure a supply of good quality biostimulants to farmers.

  • Biostimulants: Biostimulants promote natural processes in plants or their roots, improving nutrient absorption, efficiency, stress tolerance, and overall crop quality and yield.
    • They align well with organic farming as they also emphasise on ecological balance, soil health, and reduced reliance on synthetic chemicals. 
  • The government is promoting seaweed cultivation in the country through the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
  • The government is also promoting organic farming through schemes like Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER).
    • PKVY is being implemented in all the States other-than North Eastern States, across the country whereas MOVCDNER scheme is being implemented exclusively in the NE States. 
    • Both the schemes stress on end-to-end support to farmers engaged in organic farming i.e. from production to processing, certification and marketing and post-harvest management Training and Capacity Building are integral part of the scheme.

Read More: Organic Farming in India 

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