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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘A gift that falls from the sky’: why farmers are using Etna’s ash as fertiliser

Farmers in Sicily are now utilizing volcanic ash from Mount Etna as a fertilizer rather than viewing it solely as a nuisance.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Eternal pollutants have contaminated thousands of hectares of agricultural land according to an investigation

An investigation reveals that PFAS-contaminated sludge has been spread as fertilizer over thousands of hectares of agricultural land in France.

Feb 26 • 06:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to Use Corn Cobs as 'Magic Fertilizer' for Your Garden Plants

The article discusses the benefits of using corn cobs as a natural fertilizer in gardening, emphasizing their ability to enrich the soil sustainably.

Feb 25 • 23:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Russia: Ukrainian drone attack on factory in Smolensk region – 4 dead

Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on a fertilizer factory in Russia's Smolensk region, resulting in four deaths and ten injured.

Feb 25 • 10:34 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Smolensk Region Fertilizer Plant Kills 4

A drone attack by Ukraine on a fertilizer plant in the Smolensk region resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries, prompting local authorities to consider evacuations due to potential chemical hazards.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Ukrainian Drone Attack on Smolensk Region Fertilizer Plant Kills 7

A Ukrainian drone attack on a fertilizer plant in Smolensk, Russia, resulted in at least seven deaths and injured ten others, prompting evacuation considerations due to potential chemical leaks.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Four killed in drone attack in Russia

Four people were killed and ten injured in a Ukrainian drone attack at a fertilizer plant in Smolensk, Russia.

Feb 25 • 09:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Natural fertilizer that is called black gold: works wonders in gardens and vegetable patches

Rabbit manure is touted as a natural fertilizer that improves soil quality and promotes plant growth without the need for extensive preparation or risk of over-fertilization.

Feb 23 • 20:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Plants are injected with "magic needles" – this type of doping raises harvests to the sky

Scientists in Singapore have developed dissolvable microneedle patches that can directly inject beneficial bacteria into plants, promoting growth and reducing fertilizer use.

Feb 22 • 07:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Jordanian Study: Turning Kitchen and Garden Waste into Organic Fertilizer

A Jordanian study proposes turning kitchen and garden waste into organic fertilizer to address the growing organic waste crisis and food security challenges in the Arab region.

Feb 21 • 04:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Vila Maranhão can return home after fertilizer leak

Around 300 residents of Vila Maranhão in São Luís are set to return to their homes following a fertilizer leak, contingent upon the fulfillment of court orders imposed on the Valen company.

Feb 20 • 20:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Put vermicompost in plants during February!

In February, adding vermicompost to the roots of plants can significantly invigorate their growth.

Feb 20 • 14:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Swedish startup to produce fertilizer from the air

Swedish startup NitroCapt aims to revolutionize fertilizer production by utilizing natural nitrogen from the atmosphere to create sustainable, fossil-free fertilizers.

Feb 19 • 12:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vermicompost will do wonders in organic farming, ready in 45 days! Learn the method

Vermicompost, a natural fertilizer created using earthworms, is gaining popularity among farmers for its ability to improve soil health and crop yield in just 45 days.

Feb 18 • 05:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas outlined conditions for Belarus to renew the transit of potassium fertilizers

Lithuanian politician J. Olekas presented conditions that Belarus must meet to resume potassium fertilizer transit, emphasizing the need for significant political reforms in the country.

Feb 13 • 13:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chemical leak causes health problems and forces the evacuation of 11 families in the rural area of São Luís

A chemical leak from a fertilizer company in the rural area of São Luís has led to the evacuation of 11 families due to health issues.

Feb 10 • 11:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M. Sinkevičius: Various discussions are occurring regarding the resumption of the transit of Belarusian fertilizers

M. Sinkevičius discusses the complexities surrounding the resumption of Belarusian fertilizer transit involving European Union decisions, national interests, and U.S. involvement.

Feb 10 • 06:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Few know: what is the best homemade fertilizer for a avocado tree to bloom

The article discusses the challenges of getting an avocado tree to bloom and highlights the importance of using the right homemade fertilizer to improve soil nutrient quality for successful flowering.

Feb 6 • 16:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Grande Rio will dive into the mud to showcase the 'cultural fertilizer' of Manguebeat roots, says designer

The Acadêmicos do Grande Rio will embrace cultural and social consciousness through the Manguebeat movement in their upcoming carnival parade.

Feb 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG moves to end blanket fertiliser application

The Federal Government is validating a Harmonised Fertilizer Manual to enhance crop productivity and address challenges in fertilizer application in the country.

Feb 4 • 02:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Sejong University Discusses International Cooperation in Plant Life Sciences with Australia’s SCU

Sejong University engaged in a symposium with Southern Cross University to discuss global food crop research and collaboration in life sciences addressing fertilizer shortages.

Feb 3 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

G. Nausėda on the Resumption of Belarusian Fertilizer Transit: As Long as the Reasons Exist – Sanctions Will Remain

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that sanctions against Belarus will remain due to its ongoing repression of political prisoners and its role as a base for Russian operations against Ukraine.

Feb 3 • 06:31 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Environmental damage from over-fertilization: Your cheap bun kills fish in the Baltic Sea

Massive fish die in the Baltic Sea due to decaying algae consuming oxygen, linked to agricultural fertilizers used in the region.

Jan 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Fight for Mercosur. The EC Scrambled Funds for the CAP and Fertilizers to Calm Farmers

The European Commission has proposed new financial measures and initiatives to support the Common Agricultural Policy post-2027, aimed at addressing farmers' concerns over fertilizer availability and pricing amid new pesticide regulations.

Jan 7 • 21:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Brussels, Annie Genevard tries to extract measures to calm French agricultural anger

In Brussels, Minister Annie Genevard seeks to secure stability in the French agricultural budget and suspend a tax increase on fertilizers to quell farmers' unrest.

Jan 7 • 18:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Photo: Environmental disaster averted near Vukovar

A successful multi-day operation in the Mohovski Channel on the Danube has prevented a potential ecological disaster after a barge carrying over 800 tons of artificial fertilizer ran aground.

Jan 2 • 18:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO/VIDEO Ecological disaster averted on the Danube after a ship ran aground with 862 tons of artificial fertilizer

Emergency services successfully prevented an ecological disaster on the Danube after a barge carrying 862 tons of artificial fertilizer ran aground near Mohovo.

Jan 2 • 12:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The miraculous 'bat guano' that revives sick plants: 'I couldn't believe what I saw'

Santiago Domínguez and his partner Carmen discovered a remarkable bat guano fertilizer at the Da Lat Flower Festival in Vietnam, which revived their sick ficus plant gifted by a local elder.

Dec 28 • 04:30 UTC

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