New Bacillus consortium boosts shrimp survival by 32% in field trials
Our R&D team published results from a 14-month trial across six coastal farms in Andhra Pradesh.
NAAS calls for developing smart alternate fertilisers to achieve self sufficiency
Suggests increased use of biologicals, exploiting the potential of soil microbiome, improved composting techniques, crop breeding for enhanced NUE, soil health restoration, crop diversification and residue recycling
Addressing media after a day-long brainstorming session to develop a roadmap for achieving Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in fertilizers, ICAR’s DG M L Jat said that the roadmap should emphasise strengthening fertiliser research for development of smart alternate fertilisers, utilisation of unexploited indigenous minerals (glauconite, phosphate rocks, mica, polyhalite) and industrial by-products.
He stressed on the increased use of biologicals, exploiting the potential of soil microbiome, improved composting techniques, crop breeding for enhanced NUE, good agricultural practices (GAP) involving precision nutrient management integrating fertilisers and organics, soil health restoration, crop diversification and residue recycling.
What a balanced dosing protocol looks like
Effective dosing is staged, not continuous. The protocol most field operators converge on after one season:
Week 1 — Seed: high-density introduction to establish base populations.
Week 2–3 — Sustain: half-dose to support colonization without overload.
Week 4+ — Maintain: weekly micro-dose tied to feed input.
