Bacteria-Based Fertilizer Alternative Could Disrupt Industrial Farming
NetZeroNitrogen's bacteria may cut synthetic fertilizer use by 50%—cheaper, eco-friendly, and ready for rice farming.
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Bacteria-Based Fertilizer Alternative Could Disrupt Industrial Farming How a Bacteria-Based Fertilizer Alternative Could Change Farming Forever Synthetic fertilizer has powered modern agriculture, helping to feed the world’s growing population. But it comes at a steep environmental price—from polluting waterways to creating oceanic dead zones. That’s where a bacteria-based fertilizer alternative like the one developed by NetZeroNitrogen comes in. This promising biotech startup believes it can replace up to 50% of synthetic fertilizers using naturally occurring bacteria that fix nitrogen from the atmosphere. The solution not only aims to be more sustainable but also more cost-effective—tapping into a growing demand for greener, cheaper agricultural methods. If you're wondering how farmers might cut fertilizer costs while boosting eco-friendliness, this could be the answer. Image Credits:David Bathgate/Corbis / Getty Images The Science Behind This Bacteria-Based Fertilizer Alternative NetZeroNitrogen’s approach centers on applying special bacterial strains…
