Blending composts with fertilizers

Article Abstract:

Researchers at the US Dept of Agriculture (USDA) and the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council conducted a study on the fertilizer needs of wheat. The study found out that sugar industry and jute mill waste compost when blended with fertilizer can fill in for up to 50% of nitrogen needs of wheat. Researchers L.J. Sikora of USDA and M.I. Azad of the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute in Pakistan further justified their findings by saying that the findings will help solve the environmental problem of mineral fertilizers polluting the groundwater and make compost available to ore users.

Fertilizers, Wheat

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Compost as a partial nutrient source

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Research studies on the suitability of compost as a supplier of the nitrogen, phosphorous and potash requirements of turfgrass was conducted at the University of Guelph. The study found out that composts made from sludge, leaves and animal manure had a beneficial nutritive effect on turfgrass. Turfgrass treated with compost grew a thicker thatch than the control treatent. In addition, turfgrass treated with compost displayed a significant improvement in visual quality than the controlled turfgrass.

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Another call to wake up Congress

Article Abstract:

Waste management experts are calling on Congress to legislate a nationwide program on national waste reduction. This program will have to be worked out in collaboration with various federal agencies, state and local governements and the general public. Every resident of US is enjoined to participate in this national effort that will do good both to the economy and the environment. Finally, Congress is urged to use its powers and duties to make this program a success.

Environmental policy, United States. Congress

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