Nano Urea Fertilizer Launched in Guyana

November 7 2025

Guyana’s agriculture sector has taken a major technological leap with the official launch of the Nano Urea fertilizer, a revolutionary innovation that promises to enhance crop yields while reducing environmental impact.

The launch recently took place at the Guyana Rice Development Board’s (GRDB) Rice Research Station in Burma, Mahaicony, and was spearheaded by Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha.

The event marked a collaborative effort among the Ministry of Agriculture, the GRDB, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Zuari Farmhub Limited. Developed in India in 2022, Nano Urea fertilizer is primarily used for rice cultivation but is also suitable for cash crops and fruit farming.

Delivering the feature address, Minister Mustapha described the investment as a “game changer” for the country’s rice industry.

“I am anticipating widespread adaptation of this high-efficiency fertilizer. This will significantly help our national rice yield and acreage targets, ensuring that we maintain our competitive edge in the regional and international market,” the Minister said.
“This fertilizer is a representation of the steps that the government is taking to push our drive towards agricultural transformation,” he added, encouraging farmers to fully embrace the new technology.

Made using advanced nanotechnology, the fertilizer contains nutrient particles ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers in size. This ultra-fine structure provides a larger surface area, allowing plants to absorb nutrients more efficiently while minimizing losses to the environment through a slower, controlled release. The result is higher crop yields, lower application rates, and reduced environmental pollution.

Agronomist at the GRDB, Dr. Ghansham Payman, explained that Nano Urea is far more efficient than conventional fertilizers despite its lower nitrogen content.

“The Nano fertilizer is only 8% nitrogen as compared to regular urea fertilizer which is 46%, so you’re basically applying less in quantity as compared to the conventional urea fertilizer,” Dr. Payman said.

Meanwhile, Tekram Sankar, a farmer from Region Two who has been using the fertilizer for over a year shared positive results from his experience.

“I used the Nano fertilizer and I got a good result…48 bags per acre in the GRDB 10 variety. Normally I would get 40 to 44 bags,” he reported.

The introduction of Nano Urea is expected to boost Guyana’s agricultural productivity, aligning with the government’s broader vision to modernize farming practices, reduce input costs, and promote sustainable agriculture.