Kavya Organic Farm
AUGUST 24, 2023
Some examples of fertilising plants organically are; Agricultural waste Manure from livestock Industrial waste However, inorganic fertilisers exist too which are responsible for directly affecting the soil through chemicals. Phosphate rock is a popular material for the manufacturing of this fertiliser.
Modern Farmer
MARCH 4, 2024
And mushrooms of all kinds sprout as they feast on crop waste, coffee grounds and horse manure. Last year, the EU extended the obligation to tobacco manufacturers, although critics report that the regulations lack teeth. More recently, mycologists have been unleashing fungi on common industrial and consumer waste.
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The Equation
DECEMBER 12, 2023
According to the EPA, it applies about a half million tons of pesticides, 12 million tons of nitrogen, and 4 million tons of phosphorus fertilizer to crops in the continental United States every year. Big Ag is a major polluter. billion in damages annually to gulf fisheries and marine habitat since 1980.
The Lunatic Farmer
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Sir Albert Howard, who developed the scientific aerobic composting method and brought it to the world in his iconic 1943 book, An Agricultural Testament , wrote “Artificial manures [that’s what he called chemical fertilizer] lead inevitably to artificial nutrition, artificial food, artificial animals, and finally to artificial men and women.”
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
OCTOBER 5, 2023
This would further enable farmers to drastically cut pesticide use and increase habitat availability for a wide range of species. Diverse plants and manure must take their place. In contrast, today’s dominant players genetically engineer and mass produce seed alongside complementary inputs including fertilizers and pesticides.
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