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Fertilising Plants – All you need to know

Kavya Organic Farm

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.

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Should Bioplastics Be Allowed in Organic Compost?

Civil Eats

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.

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Can Mushrooms Help Extinguish Toxic Waste?

Modern Farmer

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.