Urea Gold

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