Mixing unique 'Phumdi' Compost and chemical fertilisers boosts rice harvests in Northeast India

Mixing unique 'Phumdi' Compost and chemical fertilisers boosts rice harvests in Northeast India

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Manipur 31 Mar 2025 Rice is a staple food for billions around the world, especially in India, where over 50% of the population relies on it as their primary source of nutrients. For decades, farmers have relied heavily on chemical fertilisers, mainly Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium (or NPK) to boost rice crop yields. While effective in the short term, using only chemical fertilisers year after year can harm t…