In spite of definite merits viz low cost agri-input, high efficiency and less bulk, the biofertilizer by and large could not win confidence of farmers / farming community probable reasons could be the following:

Quality of products:

• Manufacturing and quality control of biofertilizer involves sophisticated technology. Hence qualified and trained MANPOWER is required to be deployed for biofertilizer manufacturing unit.
• As biofertilizer carry live cells microorganisms, a great deal of care is required to be taken while HANDLING transportation and storage especially during summer SEASON due to exposure of the bio-products to higher temperatures.

Awareness and Education:

• Most often this is the most single contributing factor for the POPULARITY of bio-fertilizers. Due to lack of adequate awareness and education among the farming community, there are many misconceptions regarding the use, application and types of bio-fertilizers. Very often bio-fertilizers are mistaken for organic manure and other nutrient based products. Hence, it becomes extremely important for the farming community to be educated and aware about these bio-fertilizers.

In spite of definite merits viz low cost agri-input, high efficiency and less bulk, the biofertilizer by and large could not win confidence of farmers / farming community probable reasons could be the following:

Quality of products:

Awareness and Education: