Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mckinsey finds that human activity has already extended beyond the “safe operating space” for four of these boundaries: biodiversity loss, chemical and plastic pollution, nutrient pollution, and greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. As a sector, agriculture has the single largest direct impact on planetary boundaries.

Nutrient Pollution 128

Nutrient Pollution Agriculture Agriculture Food 128

Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Our hay yields have gone way up as a result [of the urine], said Kayan. That said, some international studies have shown improved yields and growth in certain urine-fertilized crops, such as cabbage, maize, and cucumber. Our hay yields have gone way up as a result [of the urine].” We have really hungry land and sandy soil.

Fertilizer 80

Fertilizer Crop Yield Nutrient Pollution 80

Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

Its high cation exchange capacity (CEC) allows it to adsorb and retain nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, preventing them from washing away into waterways. This improvement in nutrient retention enhances crop growth and protects surrounding water bodies from nutrient pollution.

Compost 67

Compost Fertilizer Crop Yield Nutrient Pollution 67

Farmbrite

AUGUST 23, 2023

Healthy soil can mean increased yields (and profits) as well as fewer inputs like fertilizer or pesticides. You can also lose valuable nutrients if they wash into waterways where they cause nutrient pollution problems in lakes and oceans that harm marine life. Soil health is a holistic measure of soil function.

Crop Rotation 52

Crop Rotation Farming Farming Fertilizer 52