The use of fertilizers dates back 8,000 years, when early farmers used manure to fertilize their crops. However, modern, commercial agriculture has now become heavily dependent on toxic synthetic fertilizers. These man-made chemicals allow farmers to temporarily increase the yield of their crops, but they also destroy beneficial soil microorganisms, cause air and water pollution and increase … Continue reading Top 6 organic fertilizers for your garden
Too Much Fertilizer Causes Loss of Plant Diversity
Scientists may have discovered why excessive fertilizer use leads to a loss of species diversity in grasslands, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, and published in the journal Science. Rain washes fertilizers off of the fields where they are applied and into neighboring ecosystems, leading to an increase in … Continue reading Too Much Fertilizer Causes Loss of Plant Diversity
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 