The Government of India has amended the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, to accommodate various additional fertiliser alternatives. This modification intends to give farmers with more options for meeting their individual crop demands.

Key & new additions to the Schedule include:

· Dispersible Granular Sulfur: This new fertilizer provides a readily available source of sulfur, a crucial nutrient for plant growth.

· NPK, Si, Ca, Mg and NPK, Si, Ca, B Fertilizers: These multi-nutrient blends combine Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) with additional elements like Silicon (Si), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and Boron (B). These combinations can address specific soil deficiencies and promote overall plant health.

· Sulfur with Zinc Granules: This option combines sulfur with zinc, another essential micronutrient for many crops.

· Liquid Urea Ammonium Sulphate: This liquid fertilizer offers a readily soluble source of nitrogen and sulfur for efficient nutrient uptake.

· Potassium Nitrate with Iodine: This specialized fertilizer provides potassium, nitrogen, and iodine, which can be beneficial for certain crops and potentially improve their nutritional value.

Furthermore, the amendment changes the ”specifications” for Nano Nitrogen fertilisers, allowing for a wider variety of particle sizes. These modifications are likely to assist farmers by giving them additional alternatives for tailoring fertiliser applications to specific crops and soil conditions. This might potentially contribute to higher agricultural yields and quality.

As part of the Nano fertilizers category, Nano zinc and Nano copper are also included with their specifications.

This fertiliser list update gives farmers more tools to meet the specific demands of their crops. These amendments can maximise plant health, increase yields, and even improve the nutritional content of crops by adding choices high in sulphur, micronutrients, and combinations designed for certain deficiencies.