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Recycled fertilizers from sanitation systems are as effective as conventional fertilizers, study finds

Recycled fertilizers from sanitation systems are as effective as conventional fertilizers, study finds
Phys.org Tuesday 13 October 2026, 15:20 UTC 1 min read
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Agriculture depends on a reliable supply of nutrients. Phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium, for example, are indispensable for agricultural crop production. However, natural reserves are limited, vary greatly in regional availability or are very energy-intensive to extract.

Agriculture depends on a reliable supply of nutrients. Phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium, for example, are indispensable for agricultural crop production. However, natural reserves are limited, vary greatly in regional availability or are very energy-intensive to extract.
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