Urea Gold

• The government has decided to fix price of new sulphur coated urea “Urea Gold” at ₹266.5 per bag.
• However, the net weight per bag Urea Gold has been fixed at 40 kg against 45 kg in case of conventional urea.

ABOUT UREA GOLD

• Urea Gold is created by infusing urea with sulfur, creating a composite fertilizer with 37% nitrogen (N) and 17% sulfur (S).
  • For this, preheated urea granules are coated with molten sulphur.
• It is developed by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF).
• Sulphur-coated urea facilitates a gradual release of nitrogen, thereby enhancing its availability and uptake by crops.
• The inclusion of humic acid in Urea Gold further extends its lifespan as a fertilizer.
• It also reduces overall urea usage consumption by 25% as per Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) study.
• Sulphur-coated Urea is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing soil health, optimizing nutrient release, and ensuring improved crop yields.