Fertilizer is an integral part of farming because it improves crop yield and farmer gains. Since the
production ammonia used for fertilizer is heavily dependent on fossil fuel, fertilizer production is
affected by political instability, war, energy crises and environmental issues. This is evident in
global increase in fertilizer price, recently. One way out is to develop sustainable solution using
nitrogen rich resource such as soybean meal (SBM). However, direct application of SBM as
fertilizer hinders seed germination because it is toxic to crops. Our previous studies have shown
that SBM can be fermented to bio-ammonia for making fertilizer. The fermentation step
mitigates problems associated with direct SBM application. We aim to further upscale and
develop the bio-ammonia to fertilizer and carry out a techno-economic analysis (TEA). Using our
bio-ammonia as a base material, we will add other necessary compounds to formulate fertilizer
that will be tested with ND-crops. Then, the overall process will be thoroughly subject to TEA
using computer models of different scenarios. This research would not only inform the economic
viability and scalability of our process but also elucidate the efficacy of our fertilizer compared to
the conventional counterpart. Through careful experimentation and economic evaluation, the
research intends to offer soybean farmers a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to chemical
fertilizers, potentially stabilizing fertilizer supply and increasing profitability, contributing to soil
health and environmental sustainability.