Hacker News with Generative AI: Fertilizer

The optimum nitrogen fertilizer rate for maize in the US Midwest is increasing (nature.com)
Fertilizing maize at an optimum nitrogen rate is imperative to maximize productivity and sustainability.

Agriculture, Maize, Fertilizer, Sustainability

20 points by PaulHoule 40 days ago | 0 comments

Why Vermont farmers are using urine on their crops (bbc.com)
Urine was used as fertiliser in ancient Rome and China. Now farmers in Vermont are bringing this practice back to boost harvests and grow crops in a more sustainable way.

Agriculture, Sustainability, Vermont, Fertilizer, Ancient History

118 points by rmason 55 days ago | 122 comments