Urea Gold
2023 JUL 31
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Economic Development > Indian Economy and Issues > Fertilizer
Why in news?
- The Prime Minister has launched “Urea Gold” during an event in Rajasthan.
About Urea Gold:
- Urea Gold is a new variety of Urea fertilizer that is coated with sulphur.
- It is being introduced to address the Sulphur deficiency in soil and reduce input costs for farmers.
Benefits:
- Urea Gold facilitates a gradual release of nitrogen, thereby enhancing its availability and uptake by crops.
- The inclusion of humic acid in Urea Gold further extends its lifespan as a fertilizer.
- It is more economical and efficient than neem-coated urea.
- Urea Gold not only substitutes traditional urea consumption but also reduces overall fertilizer usage.
- According to a report, 15 kg of Urea Gold provides comparable benefits to 20 kg of conventional urea, making it a more efficient and effective choice for farmers.
- It will save input costs for the farmers and also raise incomes for farmers with enhanced production and productivity.
PRACTICE QUESTION:
Urea Gold, recently seen in news, is introduced to:
(a) Reduce underground water contamination due to leaching of urea
(b) Improve soil aeration and water percolation
(c) Reduce acidity of soil
(d) Address the Sulphur deficiency in soil
Answer