Nano-Fertilizers Adoption

March 23, 2023

The Standing Committee on Chemical & Fertilizers in its report on Nano Fertilizers listed the benefits of Nano urea and wants the govt’s fertilizer PSUs to adopt the nanotechnology-based plants for its multiple benefits to the farmers.
Earlier, IFFCO developed Nano urea and Nano DAP, nanotechnology-based fertilisers.
IFFCO has also developed nano fertilizer macronutrient grades – Nano Nitrogen and secondary /micronutrient grades – Nano Zinc, Nano Copper, Nano Boron, Nano Sulphur, etc.
Advantages of Nano fertilisers
- Lower input cost for the farmers.
- Nano Urea has 85-90% efficiency compared to about 25% of conventional urea.
- An average of 8 % higher crop yield was achieved in trials.
- Improved agriculture sustainability through higher nutrient uptake, lower water consumption and reduction in environmental losses.
Recommendations
- Nano-fertilisers should be manufactured by both public and private sector companies.
- Bring production of nano-fertilizers under production linked incentive (PLI) scheme.
- Establish long term agreements and set-up joint venture plants in countries rich in fertilizers’ raw materials.