Nano Urea Boosts Weed-Killing Herbicide in Direct-Seeded Rice, Two-Year Trial Finds

11 October 2026

A two-year agricultural trial found that combining nano urea with herbicide improves weed control in direct-seeded rice, a planting method that saves labor and water but allows weeds and rice to compete from the start. The research suggests this combination could help address one of direct-seeded rice's main drawbacks.

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