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IBA proposes mandatory fermented organic manure blending by 2030 to boost Indian soil health
Economy
Published on 10 May 2026
A phased mandate could push FOM into fertilizer use
The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) is pushing for a 10% compulsory blending target of fermented organic manure (FOM) with chemical fertilizers by 2030. The plan is designed to improve India’s soil health through a phased mandate, gradually integrating FOM into current farming inputs rather than replacing them abruptly.
- IBA seeks a 10% mandatory FOM blending target by 2030
- FOM would be phased into existing chemical fertilizer use
- The goal is improved soil health and better farming inputs
- Proposal focuses on a gradual shift, not immediate replacement
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