A new collaborative study from The University of Western Australia has found that partially replacing synthetic nitrogen ...

If your garden plants aren't doing as well as you've hoped, the conditions of the soil might be part of the problem. As far as gardening is concerned, soil often needs a little help to become the best ...

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A new study reveals that advanced biochar-based fertilizers, especially those enhanced at the nanoscale, can significantly improve rice growth while reducing the uptake of toxic metals such as cadmium ...

Winter is the season when gardeners and homeowners step back, take stock and start planning for the year ahead. For many, that planning includes a big question: Should I be using fewer chemicals in my ...

One bit of advice I commonly offer to fellow gardeners at this time of year is to have a soil test before fertilizing. With the data the test provides, you can apply precisely the nutrients that your ...

Fertilizers are the backbone of India’s agriculture economy. As of April 2026, the fertilizer landscape in India is evolving rapidly with a focus on balanced nutrition, sustainable Nano technologies, ...