RCF sells 13,286 tonne sulphur-coated urea in this fiscal year

State-run Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd (RCF) has sold 13,286 tonnes of sulfur-coated urea, branded as 'Urea Gold', across seven states since the beginning of its commercial production this year, as reported in Parliament on Friday, December 13.

Urea Gold contains 17% sulfur and 37% nitrogen. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal for the launch of Urea Gold in June 2023. 

Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel stated in her written reply to the Lok Sabha that since the commencement of commercial production of sulfur-coated urea (Urea Gold) at the RCF Trombay plant for the year 2023-24, RCF has dispatched a total of 13,844 tonnes and sold 13,286 tonnes in the seven states to date.

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All urea manufacturing companies were requested to explore the feasibility of starting production of sulphur-coated urea. Consequently, RCF-Trombay has commenced production of urea gold, she said.

RCF regularly conducts farmer's meetings, and farmer's training programs in coordination with Krishi Vighyan Kendras and agricultural universities to promote urea gold.

The minister said sulphur-coated urea has better nitrogen use efficiency as compared to neem-coated urea. Further, sulphur-coated urea ensures reduced water pollution and salt index, avoids soil compaction and improves crop quality and yields.

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