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probablyasocialecologist · 2 years

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Farmers could continue to produce high crop yields with far less use of artificial fertilisers if they adopted environmentally sustainable practices, an academic study has shown for the first time.

Techniques such as adding manure and compost to soils, growing nitrogen-fixing plants between crops, and cultivating a wide range of produce instead of sticking to the same crops, can all increase yields while protecting and improving the natural ecosystems of farms.

Chloe MacLaren, a plant ecologist at Rothamsted Research in the UK who is the lead author of the paper published on Monday in the peer review journal Nature Sustainability, said: “Reducing reliance on chemical fertilisers would help to buffer farmers and consumers against economic shocks, such as the current spike in fertiliser costs and consequent increase in food prices. Widespread uptake of these practices could also contribute to a more equitable global distribution of fertiliser.”

#farming #agriculture #fertiliser #organic farming #told ya bro

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acti-veg · 1 year

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"if people don't farm animals then there won't be any fertiliser that is needed" - Liz Webster. How would you respond to this?

Alternatives to manure do exist. The only reason animal waste is used so univocally in agriculture is because we have so much of it and nowhere to put it - entire degree programs exist on training people how to solve this massive problem. Workers drowning in vast lakes of slurry is far more common than you’d think. as is them flooding and polluting local rivers. In fact waste run off is a huge issue, and is very likely to be responsible for the algae blooms wiping out marine animals.

If agriculture were less intensive and was done in a way that doesn't cause so much harm to soil (perennial plants, rotation of plants in the winter to hold soil quality, diversity of plants, encouraging the presence of insects and birds etc.) then we wouldn't need so much fertilsier. We could grow far more and far less land without animal agriculture, so the need to massively increase output every ten years to cope with rising demand would not be quite so pressing.

Besides, veganic farming (farming without animal inputs) is very much a thing, you can check out the Veganic Agriculture Network for more information on that. Plenty of farmers already do this. Using plants as fertiliser is just as effective as animal manure, and in this way we can make grow food which is completely free from animal inputs - which incidentally is mostly how forests are fertilised, featuring some of the most abundant plant-life on earth.

I'd also recommend checking out George Monbiot's book Regenesis, which is in large part devoted to discussing alternatives to industrial systems and the use of animal waste, without compromising on crop output or efficiency.

#ask #vegan #manure #fertiliser

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askwhatsforlunch · 1 year

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Gardening Tip: Nasturtium Water (Natural Fertiliser and Aphid Repellent)

I always think one law of physics that works well in the kitchen is Lavoisier’s Law --“Nothing is lost, nothing is created; everything is transformed”-- which I mostly apply to leftovers! It works even better in the Kitchen Garden!

Think about it: Coffee Grounds repel slugs, and an Elder Leaf Decoction chases unwelcome rodents, whilst Nettle Soup and Onion Skin Decoction will help make your soil fertile; like Egg shells which can be used both outside or while caring for your house plants.

So can Nasturtium Water. It is the water you have blanched your Nasturtium leaves in, when making a delicious Nasturtium Pesto. Don’t throw it away (“Nothing is lost”!) Allow it to cool and then pour it in your watering can and water your plants with it.

You can also pour Nasturtium Water in a spray bottle and spritz it onto ferns in the house or in the garden, and onto growing carrots and Parsnips in the Kitchen Garden! It acts both as a fertiliser, helping your plants grow lush and green, and an aphid and white flies repellent, keeping your growing vegetables healthy!

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afranse · 1 year

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Розы вянут на газоне,

Оккупанты в чернозёме,

Мама-Родина,

Ты подставила детишек,

Им тебя уже не слышно.

Жизнь пройдена.

Для чего всё это нужно?

Кремль подставил под оружие

Всех, кто годен был.

Розы вянут на газоне,

Оккупанты в чернозёме,

Мама-Родина,

Защищать себя позвала

В честь тупого каннибала

На чужой земле.

Розы вянут на газоне,

Оккупанты в чернозёме,

Старый дед во мгле.

У чекиста слабоумие.

И проблема та же в Думе -

Вечно прения.

Совесть скрылась белой птицей,

И страна вся превратится

В удобрение.

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Roses wither sadly on the lawn.

Invaders end up in black soil in the dawn.

Listen, Motherland,

You send your kids on the evil mission.

And they succumbed to your ambitions.

Time has passed away.

You have to admit that it doesn’t look good.

You sent your kids on the fascist route.

They got recruited in the military van.

Roses wither sadly on lawns

Invaders rot in the black soil at the dawn.

Listen, Motherland,

You convinced poor folks in deceitful manner

In honor of your brutal cannibal

To die in a foreign land.

Roses wither on the lawn.

Invaders rot in black soil at the dawn.

But remains in the dark old man.

The Chekist has dementia.

He tries to keep bloody war pressure.

And military losses keep rising.

Conscience flies away like a white bird,

And Russian soldiers turn to rot

Like a fertilizer.

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alwaysglitterything · 2 years

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Best Organic Garden Soil Supplier in Australia

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#soil #organicsoil #fertiliser #gypsumsoil #gardenfertiliser

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spinchs-field · 2 years

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Look at this bdubs(malicious intent)(hi spinch :) )

LETS FUCKING GO THE GUY EVER

#the crops #the great geist #EXPLODES EXPLDOES EPXLODES #SORRY J CANT STOP GRIINNING I #holding this forever to my heart gripping hjm like a stressball #fertiliser

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postcard-from-the-past · 6 days

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P. Linet fertiliser factory in Aubervilliers, northeastern suburbs of Paris

French vintage postcard

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ohnoidontexist · 2 months

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#maybe #someday #we #will #finally #see #yuck #no #that #all #the #crap #life #has #thrown #at #us #was #really #fertiliser #for #our #growth #oh

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digitalshrutijain · 8 months

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A Guide To Choosing The Right Beetroot Seeds

We treat our plants as if they were our loved ones, feeding them the right fertilisers, watering them, and providing them with a suitable location where they can receive the necessary sunlight, temperatures, oxygen etc . All the fruits and vegetables has their own health benefits and growing conditions .

One such vegetable is beetroot, which has many health benefits such as increasing haemoglobin, boosting brain function, and they are a good source of vitamin — c, folate, betaine, nitric oxide, etc . Buying beetroots from the market is quite expensive, but you have the option of growing beetroot in your garden.

Growing beetroot is an easy and gratifying procedure whether you are a seasoned gardener or a newbie. With the proper preparation and care, you can enjoy a plentiful harvest of tasty, nutritious beetroot. In this article, we will walk you through the process of selecting the best beetroot seed to get the best outcomes.

What is Beetroot ?

Beetroot is a taproot vegetable which has numerous health benefits and it is frequently referred as a functional food. It is grown in numerous countries throughout the world and a staple diet in many communities . They are typically reddish-purple in colourand frequently eaten fresh in salads or cooked in soups .

The scientific name of Beetroot is Beta vulgaris .

It comprises of different phytochemicals like flavonoids, phenolics, betacyanin, betanin, and betanidinedue to the presence of these phytochemicals it has various potential properties such as antioxidant properties ,anti-inflammatory properties etc .

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sciencesolutions · 8 months

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#grafting #pants #graphite #fertiliser #graphic #science #solutions

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naeimhegabgardening · 9 months

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أقوي سماد طبيعي مجاني موجود عندك بالمنزل🪴يقوي ويغذي نباتاتك وتأثيره ملحوظ🌿لا تشتري أسمدة بعد اليوم

#سماد عضوي #سماد طبيعي #سماد #fertilizer #fertiliser #youtube #garden #plants #agriculture #زراعة #نبات #flowers #outdoors #شجرة #بذور

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the-cultivated-home · 11 months

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Ceanothus, Cultivating California's Native Beauty.

Explore the captivating world of Ceanothus, from soil type, sunlight and watering needs, to pests, fertilisers, and propagation. Discover the dance of gardening that results in a vibrant, blooming California lilac.

Have you ever experienced a spring morning, sipping your tea while witnessing the ethereal beauty of blue blossoms greeting the day with an outpour of vibrant colour? If you have, chances are you’ve been mesmerised by the captivating charm of Ceanothus, also known as the California Lilac. One such morning, amidst a chorus of chirping birds, I found myself lost in a cloud of azure, my heart…

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jingszo · 1 year

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Suddenly, the two occupants would state they had to leave. Remembering their questions, Wilcox offered to get them a bag of fertilizer to take with them to study.

Interestingly, Wilcox would return to the area of his encounter later that afternoon with a bag of fertilizer.

He left the bag near a tree next to the spot the UFO was hovering that morning.

When he returned the following morning, the fertilizer was no longer there.

#close encounters #aliens #UFO's #fertiliser

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deltaponline · 1 year

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#bio-ethanol #biofuel #centrifugal #chemical #chemicalpump #fertiliser #lifecyclecosts #metal #metallurgy #paper #process #processpump #pulp #Sulzer #TCO

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acelandscapes01 · 1 year

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Ace Landscape & Turf Supplies

Ace Landscape & Turf Supplies has become a go-to destination for homeowners, landscapers, and businesses looking to enhance their outdoor spaces.

#Logs and Sleepers #Fertiliser #Mulch

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ligayagardener · 1 year

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Fermented fruit fertiliser

Gather up your fallen and damaged fruit. Anything damaged can be used. Having damaged or fallen fruit in your garden isn’t necessarily a bad thing. You can extract more goodness from your fallen fruit befor eyou feed it to youtr chooks or add it to your compost. Just ferment it! This info was originally included in a little article I wrote fro Grass Roots Magazine No. 273 Oct/Nov 2022 called,…

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#fallen fruit #ferment #fermentation #fertiliser #waste fruit #zero waste

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