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Turning wastewater into fertilizer is feasible and will make agriculture more sustainable
The wastewater draining from massive pools of sewage sludge has the potential to play a role in more sustainable agriculture.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 2, 2022


Growing cereal crops with less fertilizer -- could save farmers billions
A new way to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizers needed to grow cereal crops could save farmers in the United States billions annually
Joseph Shavit
Aug 8, 2022


Startup wants to convert manure into sustainable fertilizer while trapping greenhouse gases
N2 Applied have announced that they have developed technology that can reduce the amount of ammonia and methane in livestock slurry.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 13, 2021


Innovative new process for converting toxic home septic waste to eco-friendly fertilizer
Converting human septic waste to usable fertilizer could also significantly reduce fertilizer demand in rural areas.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 23, 2021


Nitrogen-efficient wheat can provide more food with fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Widespread use of the new technology could increase nitrogen content and lower global use of fertilizers for wheat crops.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 7, 2021


Recycled cow manure fertilizing a green agricultural trend
Cow manure – a longtime agricultural waste headache for dairy farmers – soon may ignite a new sustainable fertilizing trend.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 6, 2021


Nutrient-rich human waste poised to sustain agriculture, improve economies
The future connection between human waste, sanitation technology and sustainable agriculture is becoming more evident.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021
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