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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
IFFCO slams
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): IFFCO, a leading fertiliser player, has said that 'misleading propaganda' is being made on social media, newspapers and some media channels about the products of the company following raids conducted at Kishangarh in Rajasthan on some fertilizer units and 'no IFFCO fertilizer has been found at the mentioned places'. Terming the propaganda as 'absolutely wrong', IFFCO, a farmers' cooperative, urged people to keep faith in IFFCO products and reject false propaganda being made. 'World's biggest number one fertiliser cooperative IFFCO states that of late, following raids conducted in Kishangarh, Rajasthan on some fertilizer units, misleading propaganda is being made through social media, newspapers and various media channels, about the products of IFFCO which is absolutely wrong,' a release said. 'No IFFCO fertilizer has been found at the mentioned places. Hence, you are requested to keep your faith in IFFCO products and reject false propaganda being made against IFFCO products' quality,' it added. The release said that in the aforesaid action, 'Sagarika Granule' - a Biostimulant manufactured by IFFCO's joint venture Aquagri was found at some places. 'Sagarika granule is very popular amongst the farmers, and there is no irregularity in its production as it is being produced based on the technology provided by the central research institute i.e. CSIR-CSMCRI and confirms as per the guidelines of Government of India. Dolomite, Gypsum, Seaweed powder, bentonite etc. found at these places are used in granulation of 'Sagarika Granule' and there is nothing wrong in it,' the release added. The company urged people to avoid 'misleading propaganda' and 'use IFFCO's quality fertilizers and biostimulants'. Media reports said that Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirorilal Meena had led a raid on fake fertiliser units in Kishangarh last month. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Misleading propaganda': IFFCO refutes social media claims, says no irregularities in products
This is a file photo NEW DELHI: Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) on Tuesday refuted reports circulating on social media regarding alleged irregularities in its products, calling them "misleading propaganda. " In a press statement released after recent raids on certain fertiliser units in Kishangarh, Rajasthan, IFFCO clarified that none of its fertiliser products were found at the raided locations. It urged farmers and stakeholders to continue trusting its products and not be swayed by false narratives. IFFCO acknowledged that 'Sagarika Granule', a biostimulant produced by its joint venture Aquagri, was found at some sites during the raids. The cooperative stressed that the product is widely used and appreciated by farmers across the country, and that there is no irregularity in its production. 'Sagarika Granule is made using technology developed by the CSIR-CSMCRI, a central government research institute, and fully adheres to Government of India guidelines,' IFFCO said, adding that raw materials such as dolomite, gypsum, seaweed powder, and bentonite found at the sites are part of the product's granulation process and do not indicate any wrongdoing. IFFCO warned against the spread of misinformation and emphasised its commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. "Request all of you to avoid this 'misleading propaganda' and use IFFCO's quality fertilizers and biostimulants," the statement concluded. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
