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Pradeep Kumar

07/08/21 11:50 AM IST

Nano Urea

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National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) and Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) sign a MoU with IFFCO for the technology transfer for production of Nano Urea.

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  • Nano Urea can enhance farmer’s crop yields and save nitrogen to the extent of 50%, shows trials.
  • The Nano-fertilizer holds great promise for application in plant nourishment because of the size-dependent qualities, high surface-volume ratio, and unique properties. Nano-fertilizers releases plant nutrients in a controlled manner contributing to higher nutrient use efficiency.
  • Experimental trials of Nano Nitrogen (Nano urea developed by IFFCO) undertaken during Rabi/Zaid 2019-20 through National Agriculture Research System (NARS) at 7 ICAR research institute/state agricultural Universities on different crops like Paddy, Wheat, Mustard, Maize, Tomato, Cabbage, Cucumber, Capsicum, Onion etc.
  • IFFCO has sought permission from the Department of Fertilizers for export   of Nano Urea (liquid) manufactured from its Nano Fertilizer Plant facility set up at Kalol, Gujarat.
Source: PIB

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