The agricultural industry widely uses urea, a white crystalline solid containing 46 percent nitrogen as an animal feed additive and fertilizer. Here, we'll focus on its role as a nitrogen fertilizer.

Is urea and nitrogen the same?

Urea fertilizer is a processed form of ammonia. Urea contains 46 percent nitrogen, making it an ideal nitrogen source.

Is urea a high nitrogen fertilizer?

Urea is a low cost nitrogen fertilizer form. This is because of its high nitrogen composition and consequent low transport and storage costs. Urea may be the fertilizer of choice when only nitrogen is needed in a soil fertility program.