Nongda Fertilizer Industry has been awarded funding under the Ministry of Science and Technology’s “Agricultural Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Fund Project.”

　In September 2006, the “Development and Demonstration of Environmentally Friendly, Crop-Specific Controlled-Release Fertilizers” project submitted by Shandong Agricultural University Fertilizer Technology Co., Ltd. was successfully approved for funding under the Ministry of Science and Technology’s “Agricultural Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Fund Program,” receiving a non‑repayable grant of RMB 500,000. The results of this project demonstrate that the specialized controlled‑release fertilizer developed through this technology‑transfer initiative represents a high‑tech product that seamlessly integrates advanced manufacturing processes with sound agronomic practices, serving as the most effective technological platform for precision fertilization today. Combining cutting‑edge technology with cost‑effectiveness, the product is suitable for a wide range of field crops, including grains, vegetables, and fruit trees, enabling reductions in both fertilizer application rates and the number of applications, thereby boosting yields and efficiency while minimizing fertilizer volatilization and leaching, and mitigating environmental pollution. Upon implementation, the project is expected to deliver substantial economic, social, and ecological benefits.

　　Shandong Agricultural University Fertilizer Co., Ltd. is an enterprise that integrates production, education, and research, with Shandong Agricultural University serving as its technological backbone. The company has consistently pursued survival through quality and development through integrity and innovation, earning widespread acclaim from all sectors of society and a broad network of distributors. It has been honored with numerous titles, including “Top Ten Prestigious Fertilizer Brands in China,” “Key Protected Brand under the ‘Quality Across China’ Campaign,” “One of the Top Ten Agricultural Input Brands in Shandong,” “Well‑Trusted Brand among Chinese Enterprises,” “Contract‑Abiding and Credit‑Respecting Enterprise,” and “Consumer‑Satisfactory Unit of Tai’an City.” Furthermore, the company has successfully obtained ISO 9001 international quality management system certification and was recognized as a “High‑Tech Enterprise of Shandong Province.” Its newly developed controlled‑release fertilizer product line has passed expert appraisal and acceptance organized by the Shandong Provincial Department of Economy and Trade, reaching internationally advanced standards. After ten years of arduous entrepreneurship and dedicated efforts to build a robust technological platform, the company’s products have been designated as Shandong Provincial Famous Brands, and the renowned “Nongda” trademark has been approved following expert review and publicly announced. (Science and Technology Office, Wang Min)