ENA Sectors 2024-05-02 16:13:20 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 2 (KNN)</strong> Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (Iffco), a major fertiliser manufacturer, announced that the central government has approved its two new nano technology-based products - nano liquid zinc and nano liquid copper for a period of three years under the Fertiliser Control Order.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These innovative nano fertilisers aim to help mitigate deficiencies of the essential micronutrients zinc and copper in agricultural crops, thereby boosting productivity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Awasthi highlighted the importance of zinc and copper for plant growth and development. Zinc is crucial for enzyme functioning, while copper is required for enzymatic activities, chlorophyll production, and seed formation. Addressing the deficiencies of these micronutrients through nano formulations can increase crop yields, quality, and nutritional value.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"> These new nano formulations will help ameliorate zinc and copper deficiencies in crops, increase crop yield and quality, and address the issue of malnutrition, Awasthi stated.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He congratulated the Iffco team for this achievement, which will pave the way for farmers' prosperity and agricultural sustainability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Iffco has already introduced nano liquid urea and nano liquid DAP in the past. The cooperative has facilitated the establishment of nano urea plants by providing technology to other companies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Till February 2024, over 7 crore nano urea bottles (500 ml each) have been sold, with one bottle being equivalent to one bag (45 kg) of conventional urea.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">While Iffco did not specify a launch date for the new nano liquid zinc and copper products, these additions to their portfolio further demonstrate the company's commitment to leveraging nanotechnology for enhanced agricultural productivity and sustainability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 37649 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/iffco-receives-government-approval-for-nano-liquid-zinc-and-copper-products 2024-05-02 16:13:20 knnindia.co.in