In a meeting of the two secretaries of Chemical fertilizer and Agriculture with the ICAR and State Governments on Thursday, it was felt that there is a need to popularize Nano urea more and more as results of its efficacy are coming from various quarters.
ADG, ICAR emphasized that the Nano-fertilizers have shown promise for application in plant nourishment because of the size-dependent qualities, high surface-volume ratio, and unique optical properties.
ICAR has conducted bio-efficacy trials in respect of Nano-fertilisers in a number of crops at multi locations with different doses and is in the process of preparing a Package of Practice for application of Nano urea which would help farmers to make a shift to these fertilisers.
Some States also informed that farmers have got good results in terms of yield and quality with the application of Nano-fertilisers and were making efforts for integrated nutrient management and use of Nano urea.
It bears recall that Nano Urea has been developed by IFFCO, a leading fertilizer co-operative.
