Nano Urea 

Nano Urea 

• The Department of Fertilizers conducted an audit which revealed a variation of 25-50% in the reduction of nitrogen use after the application of nano urea.

About Nano Urea 

• Nano urea liquid was developed in 2022 by Indian Farmers and Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) to replace conventional urea and reduce its requirement by 50%.
• The government has heavily promoted the use of nano fertilisers since its development.

Challenges 

• Cost: The cost of producing nano-fertilizers is higher than conventional fertilizers due to the advanced technology and production methods used.
• Quality Control: The production of nano-fertilizers requires strict quality control measures to ensure their effectiveness and safety.

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Practice Questions for Prelims

Consider the following statements about the Nano Urea developed by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
1. It is a powered fertiliser
2. It will lead to savings in input cost
3. It is environmentally less polluting
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

Ans. c)

Mains Practice Question

Examine the effectiveness of nano liquid urea as a substitute for traditional urea in the context of India agriculture.

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