ASIA BUSINESS OUTLOOK19JUNEGlobal agriculture today stands at a decisive moment. Over the past six decades, the agricultural systems that emerged during the Green Revolution enabled the world to dramatically increase food production. Improved crop varieties, irrigation infrastructure and chemical fertilizers helped countries like India move from food scarcity to food security. Yet the same systems are now confronting a new challenge nutrient inefficiency. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global fertilizer consumption today exceeds 190 million metric tons of nutrients annually. Nitrogen fertilizers account for nearly 60 percent of this usage. However, agronomic studies consistently show that the Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) of conventional fertilizers averages only 30 - 40 percent, meaning that more than half of applied nutrients are lost before plants can absorb them. This global challenge is precisely where emerging nano-fertilizer technologies are beginning to play a role.Building a Technology Platform for AgricultureRay Nano Science & Research Centre, an Indian organization, has developed a technology platform focused on Nano-scale nutrient delivery systems designed to improve plant nutrient absorption. Unlike traditional fertilizer companies that largely manufacture bulk nutrients, Ray Nano has positioned itself at the intersection of advanced material science, formulation chemistry and agricultural technology development. Based in Gujarat, the company combines research & laboratory validation, product innovation & formulation development, regulatory approvals, and global collaborations & technology licensing. This integrated approach is increasingly relevant in a sector where scientific validation and agricultural scalability must progress together. Most importantly, RAY NANO SCIENCE & RESEARCH CENTRE is the first Indian Private Sector company who has got Fertilizer Control Order license for its Nano Urea in India.RAY NANO SCIENCE & RESEARCH CENTRE's portfolio reflects the expanding scope of Nano-based agricultural inputs. The company has developed multiple Nano-nutrient formulations designed to deliver essential plant nutrients with improved dispersion and uptake characteristics. Its portfolio includes Nano Urea (Nano Nitrogen), Nano DAP, Nano NPK, Crop-Specific HydroGel-based Fertilizers under the PhytoGelix platform, Nano Micro Nutrients, and Nano Bio Stimulants designed to enhance plant metabolism & nutrient efficiency. Among these innovations, one development has drawn particular attention ­ Granular Nano Urea, introduced by RAY NANO SCIENCE & RESEARCH CENTRE as an attempt to integrate nano-scale nutrient efficiency into the traditional granular fertilizer format used widely in agriculture.By Ananth VRAY NANO SCIENCE & RESEARCH CENTRE
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