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Nano Fertilizers

August 5, 2023

GS Paper III AgricultureIndian Economy

Context: 

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) had conducted trials at 20 selected locations on selected crops to study the effect of IFFCO’s nano-urea (liquid) as a foliar spray.

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  • The study showed that nano-urea can replace conventional urea for top-dressing.
  • It combines nano urea with basal application of conventional urea resulting in a yield advantage of 3-8%.
  • Based on the trials, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare provisionally notified Nano Urea as Nano Nitrogen Fertilizers in Fertilizer Control Order, 1985.

About Nano Urea:

  • Nano-formulations or nano-sized fertilizers are made from ammonium humate, ammonia, urea, peat, plant wastes, and other synthetic fertilizers.
  • They are developed using both mechanical and biochemical processes, i.e., materials are grounded to obtain nano-sized particles through mechanical means and biochemical techniques are employed to obtain effective nanoscale formulations.
  • Nano-fertilizers are released very slowly in comparison to conventional fertilizers.
  • They are specifically designed to release active ingredients in response to biological demands and environmental stress.
  • Benefits:
    • Help to bring down India’s fertilizer import bill.
    • It is also expected to contribute to bringing down the annual subsidy on non-urea fertilizers.
About Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited:

  • IFFCO is a large scale fertilizer cooperative federation in India which is registered as Multistate Cooperative Society.
  • Established in 1967 with only 57 cooperatives, the organization has now grown into a massive conglomerate comprising over 36,000 Indian cooperatives.
  • It is one of India’s biggest cooperative societies which is wholly owned by Indian Cooperatives.
  • Headquarter: New Delhi

Nanotechnology:

  • Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter on a near-atomic scale to produce new structures, materials and devices. 
  • Applications: It promises scientific advancement in many sectors such as medicine, consumer products, energy, materials, and manufacturing.
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