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Recycled fertilizers from sanitation systems match conventional ones
Modern agriculture relies heavily on vital nutrients like phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium to maintain crop yields. However, natural reserves of these elements are increasingly limited, geographically uneven, and require significant energy to extract. A recent study demonstrates that recycled fertilizers derived from sanitation systems perform just as well as traditional chemical fertilizers. This innovation could transform agricultural practices and improve resource sustainability globally.