Fertilizer industry actively applies science and technology in production

Fertilizer is one of the industries that actively applies science and technology to production and has brought certain results.

Speaking to reporters of the Industry and Trade Newspaper, Mr. Phung Ha - Chairman of the Vietnam Fertilizer Association - affirmed: Actively responding to the policy of applying science and technology to production and business activities. Especially Decision No. 2795/QD-BCT dated October 30, 2023 on the Strategy of science, technology and innovation serving the development of the Industry and Trade sector to 2030, in recent years, enterprises in the fertilizer industry have actively applied science and technology to production, aiming to increase productivity and product quality.

Could you tell us about the development trend of the fertilizer industry in the current period?

Mr. Phung Ha - Chairman of Vietnam Fertilizer Association. Photo: ST

The increase in greenhouse gases such as CO2, CH4, N2O, CFCs... due to industrial production activities, deforestation, water use as well as other toxic gases is the cause of climate change. Agriculture is affected by climate change, but agriculture is the second largest greenhouse gas emitter after the energy sector, negatively affecting climate change, mainly concentrated in the fields of rice cultivation, animal husbandry, land management and use of fertilizers and pesticides.

Global agricultural production would be reduced by 50% without fertilizer use, while about 2.5% - 5% (depending on the country) of total greenhouse gas emissions are related to fertilizers. Fertilizers affect greenhouse gases from both production and use, in this section we mainly refer to fertilizer production.

To reduce greenhouse gases in fertilizer production, the first step is to improve energy efficiency, followed by a focus on finding methods of synthesizing ammonia that is produced using renewable energy instead of renewable energy.

Not outside the general trend of the economy and industrial production, the current development trend of the fertilizer industry is aiming to reduce environmental pollution, minimize the impact of climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both production and use stages, in order to achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050 as committed by the Prime Minister at COP26.

Enterprises in the fertilizer industry have actively applied science and technology to production to increase productivity and product quality. Photo: ND

It is known that, in order to achieve the goal of zero net emissions by 2050, the fertilizer industry has applied science and technology to produce green fertilizer products and reduce environmental impacts. Could you please share more about this content?

To achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050, in recent times, the fertilizer industry has actively responded to the trend of greening production, focusing on research and applying science to production, aiming to:

Firstly , develop organic fertilizers and biological fertilizers that can reduce emissions by 10-20% or more.

Second , use high efficiency fertilizers (Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer - EEF) such as slow release fertilizer, controlled release fertilizer.

Third , use additives in fertilizers to respond to climate change such as nitrogen stabilizers, urease inhibitors, nitrification inhibitors, and urease enzyme inhibitors (UI).

Fourth , produce fertilizers that are completely soluble in water, to immediately provide essential nutrients, promote rapid growth and development, improve fertilizer efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases and environmental impact.

Fifth , the group of biologically active substances such as humic acid, lvic acid, inorganic compounds such as beneficial elements, beneficial bacteria help plants develop roots, enhance nutrient absorption and increase resistance to environmental stress.

Sixth , produce multifunctional fertilizers such as environmentally friendly fertilizer-pesticide complexes.

Enterprises in the Industry and Trade sector actively research and successfully apply science and technology to production. Photo: ST

Specifically, which businesses have applied science and technology to the production and development of fertilizers as mentioned above, sir?

There are many fertilizer enterprises, especially enterprises in the Industry and Trade sector, actively researching and successfully applying science and technology to the production and use of fertilizers. Below are some specific examples: Ca Mau Petroleum Fertilizer Joint Stock Company (PVCFC) has developed a comprehensive nutritional solution set with Bio-coating technology, Humate complex technology, biological technology and high technology, slow-release fertilizer technology (CRF and SRF), BioMix technology... to develop fertilizer lines that bring high efficiency to agricultural production, increase crop productivity and resistance to pests and diseases for crops, while helping to reduce greenhouse gases. In particular, the application of Bio-coating technology has helped PVCFC create product lines of economical nitrogen (N.46 Plus), resistance-stimulating nitrogen (N46. True), biological nitrogen (N.46 Rich), and microbial nitrogen (Urea BiO) to help reduce the amount of urea fertilizer applied by 15-20%, in line with general greenhouse gas emission reduction programs and increase economic efficiency for farmers.

Lam Thao Superphosphate and Chemical Joint Stock Company (LAFCHEMCO) has researched, produced and launched many new high-quality fertilizer products to the market, suitable for consumer tastes and developed according to the trend of clean technology, friendly to the environment such as organic mineral fertilizers, organic mineral microbial fertilizers, inorganic fertilizers supplemented with microorganisms, including some types in cooperation with Biowish Vietnam Company.

Japan - Vietnam Fertilizer Company (JVF) is promoting the development of fertilizers using chitosan as a slow-release fertilizer. Chitosan is a cationic polymer that is biodegradable and bioabsorbable, and has the ability to kill harmful bacteria.

Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Company: The company has succeeded in developing the Dau Trau + Agrotain product line, which helps save fertilizer by 25 - 30%, and the Dau Trau 46 P+ fertilizer product, which helps reduce fertilizer by 40 - 50% compared to DAP fertilizer. Currently, the company produces over 100 types of fertilizers. Most recently, the company has succeeded in researching and launching the Dau Trau Bio product line to overcome some of the shortcomings of rice fields in the Mekong Delta such as alum, saltwater intrusion, and organic poisoning.

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