At present, about 11% of the land is under cultivation. But with the rising population and emerging food demand, there is continuous pressure on the farm land. Also, the use of fertilizers for raising crop is quite expensive and harmful (for the environment as well as the humans). Therefore, there’s a need for an eco-friendly solution to these problems.
Nanofertilizers are promising alternatives that may satisfy the demands of both, the land and the farmers. As the name suggests, the nanofertilizer are nano-sized nutrient encapsulated forms that supply nutrients required by the plant. Moreover, these minute materials reduce soil toxicity and have fewer adverse effects than any ordinary chemical fertilizer.
Features of Nanofertilizers –
Facilitates higher nutrient use efficiency
Have controlled release of nanonutrient.
Improves soil quality
Improves yield as well as the quality of the crop
Reduce the demand fertilizers
NANO UREA
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient required by plants. Conventionally, urea has been broadly used to satisfy the Nitrogen demand in the fields. Besides delivering nutrients, this nitrogen supplying fertilizers also had a detrimental effect on the environment. The chemical compound hampers the soil’s health and lead to pollution. Further, the manufacturing of these fertilizers releases toxic waste. The test shows that these discharged contaminants had poorly affected the water quality and purity. Apart from these, the excessive use of urea had caused declining in crop quality and may damage the plant itself.
1 kg of NOx = 298 kg of Carbon dioxide!
NANO UREA could be a possible substitute to the conventional fertilizer - UREA. The nano urea constitutes 4% total nitrogen (w/v) evenly dispersed in water. The particles size ranging between 20-50 ppm offers better absorption of the nutrients by the plants. The Government of India has approved nano urea named – IFFCO NANO UREA. The IFFCO Nano Urea is cost-effective and compatible with most of the agrochemicals, bio-stimulants and speciality fertilizers for application to crops.
The use of 1 bottle of Nano Urea could replace 1 bag of Urea!
Benefits from IFFCO Nano Urea:
Increased crop yields
Better food quality
Environment friendly
Decreased dependency on chemical fertilizers
Easy to store
Raised farmer’s income