Tea Board Publishes NABL Accredited Laboratories Under Integrated Assessment Scheme
The Tea Board has just released its latest list of laboratories approved for its Integrated Assessment Scheme. This list has been updated as of April 24, 2024.
Average Prices of Bought Leaf Factories (BLF) in India for April 2024
The Tea Board has issued a notification on the average prices of Blue Leaf Factories (BLF) in India for the month of April 2024. The table shows significant variations in prices across different districts.
Spilling The Tea On March 2024 Production Estimates
According to the report, the total estimated production of tea in India for March 2024 was 62.52 million kilograms (MKgs). This is a marked decrease from the 79.61 million kilograms produced in March 2023.
Amendments in Focus: Strengthening Agricultural Regulation
In the exercise of authority granted by the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) (hereinafter referred to as “the said Act”), the Central Government, following consultation with the Central Insecticides Board, hereby introduces the subsequent amendments to the Schedule of the said Act.
India Allows Limited Onion Exports To Specified Countries
It may be recalled that a ban on onion exports was implemented due to concerns about lower crop yields compared to the previous year. However, the government has now permitted limited exports to Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka,
Government Updates Fertilizer Control Order To Add New Categories and Nano Fertilizers
The introduction of new fertilizer categories provides farmers with more options to address specific soil nutrient deficiencies. Inclusion of micronutrients like Zinc and Copper in nano form could potentially improve nutrient uptake by plants.
BIS Revises Standards for Antibacterial Soap, Bitumen Emulsion and Geosynthetics
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued revised certain standards for Antibacterial Soap, Bitumen Emulsion and Geosynthetics. These standards were established on April 9, 2024. The previous versions of these standards will be withdrawn from July 8, 2024.
Veterinary Council of India Announces Elections for New Members
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) is holding elections to elect new members from registered veterinary practitioners. Only individuals registered in the Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register of the VCI can submit nominations. These individuals can send or deliver their nomination paper in Form-I. Alternatively, the eligible candidates have the option to submit their nomination papers online to the returning officer by e-mail.
New Nano Urea (Liquid) 16 Gets Government Approval
Nano Urea (liquid) 16 will be manufactured by Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) for 3 years. This product boasts a higher nitrogen content compared to previously available Nano Urea options.
Ortho Phosphoric Acid (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024
The amendment exempts Ortho Phosphoric Acid used as a raw material in fertilizer production from the quality control order for a period of 90 days from the notification date. Hence, Ortho Phosphoric Acid used in fertilizer production is exempted from this quality control order until July 12, 2024.
