The latest policies for the organic fertilizer industry in 2026

In 2026, driven by national strategies such as the "dual carbon" target, green agricultural development, and rural revitalization, China's Organic Fertilizer industry will continue to optimize its policy environment and receive further support. Here are the latest core policies for the organic fertilizer industry in 2026 that we have compiled for you：

1. Increase the intensity of financial subsidies and provide clear and precise guidance
Subsidies for the promotion and application of organic fertilizers: This is the most direct dividend. Several regions, such as Lanxi in Zhejiang and Zhangping in Fujian, have introduced implementation plans for 2026.
In some regions, it is required to apply at least 250 kilograms per mu, with a subsidy of 100 yuan per mu; Provincial special funds are directly allocated to project counties (such as a county in Fujian Province receiving 500000 yuan for the promotion of organic fertilizers).
Funding channels: mainly from special funds for the development of characteristic modern agriculture, funds for farmland protection and quality improvement, etc.
Declaration requirements: stricter, requiring enterprises to register fertilizer supply, provide fertilizer registration certificates, proof of raw material sources, unique filing prices, etc., and emphasizing that "performance is king", no longer just flooding. County wide promotion of resource utilization of livestock and poultry manure: Continue to support large-scale breeding farms and third-party treatment enterprises in building facilities for manure collection, treatment, and utilization. The project that processes 10000 tons of manure annually has the opportunity to apply for both the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs' "manure treatment subsidy" and relevant rewards from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. The combination of funds can significantly increase the return rate. Subsidies for Agricultural Machinery Purchase and Application: The subsidy scope will be expanded in 2026, with a focus on supporting key equipment for organic fertilizer production, such as intelligent turners, high-efficiency crushers, and automatic packaging lines. Individuals can contribute up to 300000 yuan, while enterprises can contribute up to 2 million yuan. We encourage equipment updates and technological upgrades.
2. Continuation of tax preferential policies
Value added tax exemption: Organic fertilizer products continue to enjoy the policy of exempting value-added tax. This is in sharp contrast to the re imposition of value-added tax on fertilizers, greatly reducing the production and sales costs of organic fertilizer enterprises and enhancing market competitiveness. Enterprises need to ensure that their products comply with national standards (NY/T 525-2021, etc.) and obtain a fertilizer registration certificate.

3. Stricter regulatory standards are forcing industrial upgrading
Normalization of environmental pressure: The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has implemented stricter regulations on pollution control in livestock and poultry breeding, and the prohibition of straw burning. This forces breeding farms and growers to fertilize their waste from the source, providing a stable source of raw materials and market space for organic fertilizer factories. Strengthening product quality supervision: The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and market supervision departments have strengthened their sampling efforts in the organic fertilizer market, and severely cracked down on behaviors such as insufficient effective nutrients, excessive heavy metals, and false advertising. The "blacklist" system is gradually being established, and non compliant enterprises will be eliminated. Industry standard improvement: In addition to basic organic fertilizer standards, there are higher requirements for functional indicators of bio organic fertilizers and microbial agents, encouraging enterprises to develop high value-added products.
4. Key support directions and trends
The "Fertilizer Reduction and Efficiency Enhancement" Action: The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs have explicitly required the promotion of soil testing and formula fertilization, and encouraged the increase of organic fertilizer application. In the spring plowing of 2026 and the work of ensuring the supply and stable price of fertilizers throughout the year, special emphasis is placed on replacing some fertilizers with organic fertilizers to improve the efficiency of fertilizer use. The rise of microbial fertilizers: In the first year of the 15th Five Year Plan, microbial fertilizers are regarded as the mainstream solution to improve soil acidification and compaction, and the combination model of "chemical fertilizer+biological bacterial fertilizer+farm manure" will be vigorously promoted. Integration of County Economy and Industrial Chain: Policy funds are tilted towards counties to support the construction of regional organic fertilizer processing centers. Encourage "joint agriculture and rural development", and during project acceptance, the focus will be on assessing the impact on the number of farmers and their income growth. Digitization and Intelligence: Encourage enterprises to apply IoT and big data technologies, establish a traceability system for the entire production process, and achieve precise fertilization and intelligent management.

Suggestions for practitioners
Pay close attention to local policies: The subsidy details and application time vary among provinces, cities, and counties (such as Fujian and Zhejiang, which have already released plans at the beginning of the year), so it is necessary to closely monitor the official website of the local agriculture and rural bureau.
Compliance is the bottom line: processing fertilizer registration certificates as soon as possible, improving environmental impact assessment procedures, establishing standardized production ledgers and purchase and sales records are prerequisites for receiving subsidies.
Enhance product strength: Don't just focus on low-end rough processing, transition to bio organic fertilizers and functional specialty fertilizers, and increase product added value.
Binding with major clients: Actively connect with high standard farmland construction projects, large-scale planting bases, and government procurement projects to ensure stable sales.
Overall, 2026 is a crucial year for the organic fertilizer industry to transition from "quantity" to "quality". The policy dividend still exists, but the threshold is higher. Only enterprises that operate in compliance, have strong technology, and innovative models can truly enjoy this cake.