Agriculture Nutrient Pollution Production Straw 
ATTRA
APRIL 29, 2024
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have developed a bioplastic pellet made from marine polysaccharide (chitosan), eggshells, and wheat straw that absorbs phosphate nutrient pollutant from water. The biodegradable pellets can then be applied to agricultural land as fertilizer.
Modern Farmer
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
To keep product in supply, she began asking other sheep farmers in her area if they had any fleeces they weren’t using. Much of the wool was saturated with organic matter such as manure, straw and leaves. This could possibly amount to less nutrient pollution in the waterways in comparison to synthetic fertilizers.
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