‘Nano Urea Liquid’ – A Boon for Indian Farmers and Mother Earth

Abstract

‘Nano Urea Liquid', a first-of-its-kind product, is developed indigenously through proprietary technology at IFFCO’s Nano Biotechnology Research Centre (NBRC) in Kalol, Gujarat. The efficacy and production trials of the nano urea have been done in National Agriculture Research System (NARS), ICAR Research Institutes, State Agriculture Universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The nano urea production will be done in three phases which might replace the use of conventional urea. Nanotechnology enabled the design of ultra-small urea particles that gave higher surface-mass ratios, which get absorbed by the plants when sprayed on their leaves. The nano urea is capable of revolutionizing the entire agriculture sector all over the world. The nano fertilizer would be more sustainable than conventional urea for the environment and reduce input, logistics and storage costs. It is a boon for India in boosting the economy and farmers' livelihood while reducing the pollution on the mother earth.