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Nutra-Coated Fertilizer Technologies Shine at IAR Research Farm Media & Farmers’ Field Day!


Today 5th January 2026, the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) hosted a highly successful Media Parley and Farmers’ Field Day showcasing the ongoing Bio-efficacy Trials on Maize using Nutracoat and Nutramix technologies — and the outcome has been nothing short of exciting!

The event took place at the IAR Irrigation Site of the research farm.

Nutracoat is a coating material applied to NPK fertilizers, while Nutramix is a coating material used on urea fertilizers. These innovative solutions allow farmers to reduce fertilizer use by 30% with Nutracoat and 50% with Nutramix, without compromising performance — helping them save costs while protecting the environment.

At 60 days after planting, the maize trial plots are already demonstrating outstanding crop performance, with all treated plots showing highly promising results. The plants stand vigorous, green, and healthy — a clear sign of improved nutrient efficiency.

The research is being spearheaded by Dr. Sharhabil Musa Yahaya, Lead Research Scientist, whose passion and expertise continue to drive innovation at IAR. We were delighted to welcome Mr. Bengum Hyelatakiri and Mr. Solomon Abu, representing Universal Speciality Chemicals PVT LTD, the innovators behind Nutracoat and Nutramix.

Farmers from Kano, Zaria, and Kaduna joined the visit, walking through the fields, interacting with the researchers, and observing the trial results firsthand. Their reactions were filled with joy and excitement. Many shared that on their farms, the fields where Nutracoat and Nutramix were used produced superior crop performance and yield compared to normal fertilizer application.

Their verdict was clear and unanimous —

“These products work, and we are very happy with the results!”

The media representatives present also expressed great interest, recognizing the potential of these technologies to support more productive and sustainable maize farming across Nigeria.

Overall, the program was a huge success — strengthening confidence in Nutracoat and Nutramix as game-changers for efficient fertilizer use and improved crop yield.

Together, we continue to champion innovation for a sustainable agricultural future.

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