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Fertilising Plants – All you need to know

Kavya Organic Farm

Phosphate rock is a popular material for the manufacturing of this fertiliser. Phosphorus is responsible for this, and it also allows for better seed growth. Nitrogen helps with greenery, and potassium helps with plants’ stalks and straws Why fertilisers? They increase the depth of the roots and the water intake and volume.

Manure 98
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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

Cheap and easy to make, it’s still the fastest-growing group of fibers used to manufacture garments. In addition, most natural fibers are grown conventionally, which often means heavy use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and genetically modified or treated seeds. What’s the solution? Photo courtesy of Spiber Inc.)

Textiles 101
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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. It’s definitely a big team, but every member is so critical,” Mejia-Muñoz says.