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Recently, India's first liquid nano di-ammonia phosphate (DAP) fertilizer plant was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Facts About:

• Established in 2023 by Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO).
• Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat's Kalol.
• It is the nation's first plant-producing liquid nano-ammonia phosphate (DAP).

What is Nano DAP fertilizer?

• Nano DAP is a nanotechnology-based fertilizer that contains di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) in the form of nanoparticles.

This means that the particles of DAP are much smaller than those in conventional DAP fertilizer.

It is more bioavailable to plants than conventional DAP because the smaller particles have a larger surface area, which allows them to be absorbed more easily by plant roots and leaves.

• It can be applied to crops through a variety of methods, including foliar application, soil application, and seed treatment.
• Nano DAP has been shown to increase crop yields by up to 20%. It can also improve crop quality and reduce the need for pesticides.
• It is more efficient than conventional DAP, meaning that less fertilizer is needed to achieve the same results.

               This can save farmers money and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture.

• After urea, DAP is the second most popular fertilizer in the country.