UREA

IFFCO's Urea is not merely a source of 46% of nutrient nitrogen for crops, but it is an integral part of millions of farmers in India. A bag of IFFCO's urea is a constant source of confidence and is a trusted companion for Indian farmer. Urea is the most important nitrogenous fertiliser in the country because of its high N content (46%N). Besides its use in the crops, it is used as a cattle feed supplement to replace a part of protein requirements. It has also numerous industrial uses notably for production of plastics. Specification of urea as per Fertiliser 1. Moisture % by weight, maximum 2. Total N % by weight (on dry basis) minimum 3. Biuret % by weight, maximum 4. Particle size Control Order 1.0 46.0 1.5 90% of the material shall pass through 2.8 mm IS sieve and not less than 80% by weight shall be retained on 1 mm IS sieve.

If urea is applied to bare soil surface significant quantities of ammonia may be lost by volatilisation because of its rapid hydrolysis to ammonium carbonate. The hydrolysis of urea can be altered by the use of several compound called urease inhibitors. These inhibitors inactivate the enzyme and thereby prevent the rapid hydrolysis of urea when it is added to soil. The rapid hydrolysis of urea in soils is also responsible for ammonia injury to seedlings if large quantities of this material placed with or too close to the seed. Proper placement of fertiliser urea with respect to seed can eliminate this difficulty.

NPK
As far as Indian farmer is concerned, IFFCO's NPK/DAP is not just a source of crucial nutrients N, P, K for the crops, but is an integral part of his/her quest for nurturing mother earth. The bountiful crop that results from this care is an enough reason for the graceful bags of IFFCO NPK/DAP bags to be an integral part of the farmers' family. The two grades of NPK produced by IFFCO, 10:26:26 and 12:32:16, indicating the content of N, P, K proportion, are tailor made to supply the exact composition required for replenishment of the soil.

NPK/DAP DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE

It is the most popular phosphatic fertiliser because of its high analysis and good physical properties. The composition of pure salt of DAP is N-21.19% and P205 -53.76%. Fertiliser grade DAP is 18:46:0.

NPK COMPLEX GRADES

NPK complex fertilisers produced at Kandla are DAP based grades. At present two grades Grade I 10:26:26 and Grade II 12:32:16 are produced. Granular NPK complexes are free flowing and do not pose any problem during handling and storage. However, exposure of material for long period to very high humidity may cause caking. Therefore, NPK complexes are bagged in quality tested HDPE bags to prevent ingress of moisture. Specifications Of DAP/NPK Complex As Per DAP NPKNPKFertiliser Control Order 10:26:26 12:32:16 1. Moisture % by weight, maximum 1.5 1.0 1.0 2. Total N % by weight, minimum 18.0 10.0 12.0 3. Ammoniacal N % by weight, minimum 15.5 7.0 9.0 4. N in the form of urea, % by weight, maximum 2.5 3.0 3.0 5. Neutral ammonium citrate soluble phosphates (as 46.0 26.0 32.0 P2O5) % by weight, minimum 6. Water soluble phosphates (as P2O5) % by 41.0 22.1 27.2 weight, minimum 7. Water soluble potash (as K2O) % by weight, -26.0 16.0 minimum 8. Particle size 90% of the material will be between 1 mm and 4 mm IS sieve and not more than 5% will be below 1 mm size. Typical Composition Of DAP/NPK Complex Grades (By Weight) 1. Moisture 2. Diammonium phosphate 3. Muriate of Potash 4. Urea 5. Filler (silica sand) DAP 0.90 87.53 -3.09 8.48 NPK10:26:26 0.88 50.04 43.98 1.50 3.60 NPK12:32:16 0.85 62.68 26.88 1.63 7.96

Secondary/Micro Nutrients 1. Sulphur as S 2. IRON AS FE 3. Aluminium as AI 4. Calcium as Ca 5. Magnesium as Mg 6. Zinc as Zn (ppm) 7. Copper as Cu

DAP 0.48 0.31 0.32 0.12 0.26 103 55

NPK10:26:26 0.88 0.40 0.52 0.11 0.34 98 32

NPK12:32:16 0.66 0.25 0.18 0.09 0.31 88 27

Atomic weight
C=12, H=1, O=16, N=14, P=31, K=39, Ca=40, S=32, C1=35.

CONVERSION FACTORS
P to P2O5 = 2.29; P205 to P = 0.44 K to K2O = 1.2; K2O to K= 0.83

BIO FERTILISERS
Biofertilisers are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen when suitable crops are inoculated with them. Biofertilisers are low cost, effective, environmental friendly and renewable source of plant nutrients to supplement fertilisers. Integration of chemical, organic and biological sources of plant nutrients and their management is necessary for maintaining soil health for sustainable agriculture. The bacterial organisms present in the biofertiliser either fix atmospheric nitrogen or solubilise insoluble forms of soil phosphate. The range of nitrogen fixed per ha/year varies from crop to crop; it is 80 - 85 kg for cow pea, 50 - 60 kg for groundnut, 60 - 80 kg for soybean and 50 - 55 kg for moongbean.

PRICES OF IFFCO FERTILISERS (W.E.F. 1ST' APRIL, 2013)

( Rs. PMT ) UREA NPK-I (10:26:26)
NP NPK-II APS (12:32:16) (20:20:0:13) (28:28:0)

DAP DAP(Imp.) Neem (18:46:00) (18:46:00) Coated Urea 22500 22,500 5680.87

5412.63

20900

21000

18000

22000