Farmers to be educated on sustainable alternatives to fertilisers

Research shows lack of awareness on benefits of fertilisers sourced from agri-food businesses, urban green waste and food waste

Sun, 30 May, 2021 - 16:00

Áilín Quinlan

Research shows that many farmers are not aware of the benefits of fertilisers sourced from agri-food businesses, urban green waste and food waste.

Researchers are to change all of that with the launch of a special video which clearly explains the benefits of these sustainable alternatives to mineral fertilisers.

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