Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Minister Warns on Urea Overuse, Promotes Nano Urea
A minister in India warned that using too much urea (a type of fertilizer) is bad for the soil and water.
He said it makes the soil less healthy and can harm people's health.
Instead, he suggested using something called nano urea, which is better for the soil and costs less.
The minister also promised rewards for farmers who use less urea.
He told farmers to test their soil and use the right amount of fertilizer.
Officials will help farmers learn how to use nano urea and new farming methods.
They are also giving out pamphlets to help farmers grow black gram crops better.
Excessive urea usage is causing soil degradation and health issues.
Nano urea is promoted as a cost-effective and soil-friendly alternative.
Incentives will be provided to farmers who reduce urea usage.
Farmers are advised to conduct soil tests and use balanced fertilization.
Pamphlets on pest control for black gram crops are being distributed.
- Who
- State Agriculture and Marketing Minister K. Atchannaidu
- What
- Warning about excessive urea usage and promotion of nano urea
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To address declining soil fertility and promote sustainable farming
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Speaker
- K. Atchannaidu (State Agriculture and Marketing Minister)
- Key Issue
- Excessive urea usage
- Solution Promoted
- Nano urea
- Incentives
- For reducing urea usage
- Target Season
- 2025–26 Rabi season
- Key Attendees
- District Agriculture Officer Trinadha Swamy, ADA Jaganmohan Rao, AD Govinda Rao