Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday virtually flagged off the first consignment of 'nano urea', developed by the Indian Farmers’ Fertilisers Cooperative Ltd (IFFCO), for the state.
The cooperative major introduced the 'world's first nano urea fertiliser' in May this year to address the imbalanced and excessive use of conventional urea, it had said in a statement. Sarma termed IFFCO's initiative as a 'game changer' in the history of modern agriculture across the globe due to its benefits.
Transportation, handling and warehousing costs are expected to substantially reduce as only one bottle (500 ml) of nano urea will supply an equivalent amount of crop nutrient that one bag (45 kg) of conventional urea provides, he said. Sarma also urged IFFCO to set up a nano urea plant in Assam.