Regarding the "Coltiva Italia" bill, which will implement the ban on the use of urea in the Po Valley, scheduled for 2028, several alternatives are being evaluated. Among these, "mitigation measures, ...

The applied nitrogen in crop production is easily lost through ammonia emission and nitrogen leaching. Therefore, many attempts have been made on the development of novel slow-release fertilizers to ...

Why it matters: Slow-release coatings help plants absorb nutrients efficiently, reducing losses to waterways and improving crop performance. What’s new: Bio-based polyurethane, starch-based smart ...

The first fertiliser factory for the Taupō district was opened last week. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay attended the ...