Indian Biogas Association Advocates for 10% Manure Blending to Cut Fertilizer Imports
IBA calls for 10% manure blending with fertilisers to save $2 bn imports
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The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) proposes a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to save $2 billion in annual imports. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance soil health and promote sustainable agriculture in India.
- 0110% blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers proposed by 2030.
- 02Potential savings of $2 billion in fertilizer imports annually.
- 03Urgent need to improve India's low soil organic carbon levels (0.4%).
- 04Phased implementation strategy includes mandatory blending targets from 1% to 10%.
- 05Proposed national program aims to link renewable energy with agriculture.
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The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has called for a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, which could save India approximately $2 billion in annual imports. This proposal was presented in a white paper titled 'FOM Feeds Soil, Soil Feeds Sustainability,' released by Union New & Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi during the BBB Summit 2026 held from May 7 to 9. The IBA emphasizes that India's Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) levels are critically low at about 0.4%, negatively affecting soil fertility and crop productivity. The proposed framework includes integrating fermented organic manure (FOM) into existing government schemes and launching a national program called SuBiCulP (Sustainable Biogas-Organic Fertilizer Based Cultivation Programme) to ensure effective utilization of FOM. The IBA's phased blending obligations aim to gradually increase blending from 1% in 2026-27 to 10% by 2029-30. This initiative is expected to stabilize market demand for fertilizers and promote sustainable agricultural practices across the country.
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This initiative could significantly reduce fertilizer costs for farmers and improve soil health, leading to better crop yields and sustainability in agriculture.
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