New Delhi, May 2 -- 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.
These innovative nano fertilisers aim to help mitigate deficiencies of the essential micronutrients zinc and copper in agricultural crops, thereby boosting productivity.
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 micronut...