Tag: fertilizers
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5 Sustainable and Natural Fertilizers
Traditional fertilizers contain harmful ingredients and chemicals that damage the environment and reduce soil quality. That’s why a cutting-edge fertilizer plant in Saskatchewan, a Canadian province, started developing more sustainable fertilizers. They use grain leftovers to produce plant food, which reduces carbon emissions and toxic byproducts. The company hopes its unconventional approach will bring much-needed…
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Soil Sensors Using AI Can Help Reduce Fertilizer Use on Farms
A study by Imperial College London discovered that cutting-edge soil sensors might help conserve fertilizer on farms. The technology could help farmers calculate the optimal amount and time to use fertilizer on their crops. Artificial intelligence would take factors such as weather and soil conditions into account. This information would help reduce fertilizer use and…
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Australian Researchers Link Pesticides to Chronic Kidney Disease
University of Queensland researchers found a link between certain pesticides to chronic kidney disease risk. The commonly used pesticide Malathion, called Maldison in Australia, increases the risk of kidney disease by 25%. Applications for Malathion include agriculture, domestic, and public recreation areas. It’s used to kill mosquitoes and fruit flies and is an ingredient in…
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Researchers Find a Method For Making Green Fertilizer
A team of international scientists has created a more sustainable method for making green fertilizer. Led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), the researchers focused their investigation on a key compound in fertilizer called urea. This is a natural nitrogen-rich substance found in the urine of mammals. It’s used in commercial fertilizers to increase…