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Farmers began reusing wood stove ashes in the soil: they provide potassium, calcium, and magnesium

Farmers in rural areas of Argentina are increasingly reusing wood stove ashes to enhance soil fertility and reduce fertilizer needs.

The practice of reusing wood stove ashes in agriculture is gaining traction among small rural farms and agroecological production systems in Argentina. These ashes, resulting from burning natural wood, are rich in vital minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which can improve soil fertility when applied appropriately. This shift toward using a byproduct that was often discarded represents a sustainable approach to farming practices.

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