Efficient Compact Bed Plasticulture Boosts Sustainable Farming

Farming gets a boost from an unlikely source: Human urine

The growing need for food has led to a rising demand for fertilizers—especially nitrogen. But making nitrogen fertilizers uses large amounts of fossil fuels, including natural gas, coal, and oil. These non-renewable sources release high levels of carbon dioxide and drive up global warming. That’s why scientists are now exploring new ways to meet this demand without causing more harm to the environment. One unusual but promising solution is alrea…

Efficient Compact Bed Plasticulture Boosts Sustainable Farming

In the face of mounting global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and dwindling arable land, the agricultural sector is under increasing pressure to deliver higher yields with greater resource efficiency. A groundbreaking study recently published in npj Sustainable Agriculture reveals a transformative approach known as resource-efficient compact bed plasticulture. This innovative cultivation technique promises to significantly…