Urea Gold is a new type of fertilizer that has been developed by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) to address the challenges of soil deficiencies, low nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and rising imports of urea in India.
Urea Gold is a fortified urea, meaning that it is mixed with sulphur. This makes it a more balanced fertilizer that can provide plants with the nitrogen and sulphur they need for optimal growth and yield.
Sulphur is an essential nutrient for oilseeds and pulses, which are two important crops in India. Indian soils are often deficient in sulphur, so Urea Gold can help to improve the quality and productivity of these crops.
In addition, the sulphur coating on Urea Gold helps to release nitrogen more slowly, which can improve NUE and reduce the need for fertilizer applications. This can save farmers money and help to protect the environment.
About Urea Gold:
It is a slow-release fertilizer, which means that the nitrogen is released over a period of time, rather than all at once. This helps to prevent nitrogen loss and leaching, and it can also help to improve NUE.
It is a balanced fertilizer, containing both nitrogen and sulphur. This is important for crops that require sulphur, such as oilseeds and pulses.
It is more efficient than conventional urea, meaning that farmers can use less of it to achieve the same results. This can save farmers money and help to protect the environment.
It is still in the early stages of development, but it has the potential to make a significant impact on Indian agriculture.
The launch of Urea Gold is a positive step towards improving the productivity and sustainability of Indian agriculture. It is important to scale up production of Urea Gold and make it affordable for farmers, so that it can reach its full potential.