BASAI (BIOLOGICAL AGRI SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA)
BASAI (BIOLOGICAL AGRI SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA), a ‘Not for Profit’ organization registered u/s 28 of The Companies Act has been established w.e.f. 13 June 2019. BASAI currently represents 33 major corporate members, apart from a number of farmer associations, CRO’s of National and International repute to address various issues being faced by the BioAgri Input Industry in the country and around the globe.
Biological products are becoming increasingly important for the adaption of sustainable agricultural (including horticultural) practices, crop protection and retaining nutritional qualities of crops. While the inherent need is driving several national and international players towards this sector, there are numerous challenges that deter the streamlined growth of the sector. The awareness and knowledge level regarding biological products are relatively low. Unlike fertilizers, seeds, or crop protection products, they are not regarded as a basic input by many stakeholders of the farming community. Biological products in general have a negative image due to a lot of spurious products containing chemicals being sold in the name of biologicals that detrimental to the crops and soil health.
Presently, we now have well defined legislative measures like the Insecticides Act 1968 & the Fertilizer Control Order 1985 for regulating Crop protection, Fertilizers and Biostimulants. The latter being regulated under the FCO 1985 since Feb. 23, 2021 and currently in its implementation stage.
Given the myriad challenges, the BASAI has been formed to organize the industry players to collectively address the need for awareness, knowledge dissemination and most importantly regulatory issues pertaining to the biologicals in the agriculture sector. The goal also is that all Agchem, Seeds & Fertilizer associations and their members who are engaged in bioproducts, support BASAI as the apex body for all BioAgriculture Input related need & requirements.
The Broad Objectives & Vision of BASAI:
1. To be a purposeful and ethical voice of the Biological agri-input sector of the industry
2. To be a responsible representative to the Government in all matters concerning regulatory compliance of products
3. To work closely with the Govt. authorities to ensure that only high-quality products beneficial to the farming community are made available in the country and abroad
5. To bring awareness through seminars, digital & print media and farmer organizations regarding the need for balanced application of biologicals along with crop protection and fertilizers for promoting sustainable agriculture
6. To co-ordinate with related National & International organizations’ for promoting the best harmonized practices worldwide
7. To be a representative body for Bio Agri-input stakeholders for all advocacy and stewardship.
BASAI, is the leading industry association involved with the Government of India on implementation of the Biostimulant regulations and all other related matters involving agri-inputs of biological nature including PGRs.
