Civil Eats

APRIL 29, 2024

The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) currently requires compost to be derived from plant and animal materials, such as manure, food scraps, leaves, and straw. The petition to include these materials is because manufacturers are looking for a way to easily dispose of these products.

Compost 141

Compost Manufacturing Food Production 141

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.

Manure 98

Manure Compost Straw Fertilizer 98

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.

Cultivation 125

Cultivation Manufacturing Production Textiles 125