A new study reveals that China's nationwide nitrogen management could reduce fertilizer use by over one third, improving air and water quality without compromising crop yields. Implementing a three-step strategy to increase manure recycling, balance fertilizer applications with environmental sources, and adopt integrated soil and crop ...
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 19, 2025
A two-year field experiment in California's Central Valley found that super-high-density olive orchards can produce high-quality oil and yields with significantly reduced nitrogen fertilizer. Compost application also improved tree nutrition and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalAgronomy for Sustainable Development·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 13, 2025
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This online talk showcases an innovative method of repurposing industrial effluents to enrich biochar, creating a sustainable circular economy in real-world farming. Biochar researcher Prof. Salah Jellali shares his insights on upgrading plain biochar into a smart fertilizer.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·DateNov 13, 2025
A new study reveals that optimized nitrogen fertilizer use can increase yields, reduce pollution and save money for Myanmar rice farmers. Adopting ecologically optimal rates can avoid annual environmental costs of up to $368 per hectare.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 11, 2025
A breakthrough study from Aarhus University identified two amino acid changes that allow plants to switch off their immune system and form symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This discovery could lead to breeding crops like wheat, barley, and maize that can fix nitrogen themselves, reducing the need for artificial fertilizer.
SourceAarhus University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 5, 2025
Researchers have made significant progress in pulsed electrolysis, a method that uses excess nitrogen from air and water to produce valuable compounds like ammonia and urea. This energy-efficient process has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable agriculture.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeSurvey·DateOct 31, 2025
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Researchers found that combining organic manure with synthetic fertilizer increases soil organic carbon and total nitrogen, leading to better fertility and improved crop performance. The integrated approach also produced lower nitrous oxide emissions by stimulating microbes that can break down N2O.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 30, 2025
Researchers at Chinese Academy of Sciences identify a key gene and protein involved in controlling DNA looping, leading to increased grain yield and nitrogen efficiency. The discovery paves the way for future crop breeding strategies to improve sustainability.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Genetics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 29, 2025
A new study found that different types of char can raise or lower greenhouse gas emissions from northern soils. Biochar tends to increase nitrous oxide emissions, while hydrochar suppresses it and even turns the soil into a small sink.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 27, 2025
A new study published in Nature Geoscience reveals that China's cropland soils have stabilized in pH levels since 2013, linked to agricultural policy reforms. However, recovery has been slow and uneven across different types of farmland, with paddy fields showing signs of improvement but dryland soils remaining acidic.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateOct 27, 2025
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Researchers found that plant roots can actively absorb CO₂ from the soil, with this process influenced by light, fertilizer, and atmospheric conditions. Root-based CO₂ absorption may be an alternative carbon nutrition pathway.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 27, 2025
Researchers developed a dual-breakthrough method to recycle phosphorus from sewage sludge into smart fertilizers, enhancing soil health or rapid crop growth. The innovative approach utilizes modified hydrochar with calcium or magnesium salts, controlling phosphorus release and improving its bioavailability.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2025
A new study found that combining reduced nitrogen fertilizer with nitrogen-fortified nanobiochar enhances soil properties and crop performance in nitrogen-deficient soils. The treatment increased soil moisture, infiltration rate, and aggregate stability by up to 42 percent compared to conventional fertilization.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2025
Researchers found that short-term alperujo storage (3 months) improves compost yields and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Phenolic compounds are efficiently removed, making the final product safer for fields.
SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalJournal of Environmental Management·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 2, 2025
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Researchers found that soil viruses selectively infect denitrifying microbes, reducing nitrous oxide emissions by up to 20%. The study suggests viral regulation as a potential method for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. Viruses may play a critical role in supporting sustainable food production and protecting the planet.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeNews article·DateOct 2, 2025
Researchers found that bean plants and other species evolved a predisposition for the symbiosis at least three times, supporting a long-standing theory. This biological trick allows plants to access atmospheric nitrogen, boosting crop yields.
SourceFlorida Museum of Natural History·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 30, 2025
Researchers found that pairing biochar with biogas slurry reduces CO2 emissions and alters soil microbial communities, enhancing carbon sequestration. However, the combination also increases CH4 emissions, highlighting a tradeoff.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 29, 2025
Researchers at UMass Amherst have found that applying nanoscale selenium to rice foliage increases nutritional content, enhances soil microbial diversity, and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 41%.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 23, 2025
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The study reveals that subtropical regions have the lowest carbon footprint, while temperate and tropical regions face greater challenges. Practical strategies like recycling crop waste and using a mix of synthetic and organic fertilizers can slash emissions without sacrificing yield.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateSep 8, 2025
A recent study published in Biomass and Bioenergy found that ash can increase methane production in anaerobic digestion of biowaste, improving the quality of resulting fertilizers. Adding trace elements from ash can have a complex effect on the process, but it also increases plant growth and reduces acidity.
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalBiomass and Bioenergy·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2025
Scientists have developed wheat plants that produce their own fertilizer through a bacterial work-around, opening the path toward less air and water pollution worldwide. This breakthrough could be a boon for food security in developing countries, especially Africa where fertilizers are often unaffordable.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalPlant Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 27, 2025
Researchers at RIKEN have developed a mechanochemical method to increase hydrogen saturation in perovskite powder, doubling its capacity. This discovery has significant implications for environmental sustainability and the potential for a hydrogen-based economy, as it enables more efficient production of ammonia fertilizer.
SourceRIKEN·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateAug 21, 2025
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A newly developed system recovers a valuable fertilizer from urine using solar energy, providing essential sanitation and reducing the need for expensive imported fertilizers. The prototype shows promise for powering irrigation in resource-limited regions and could be scaled to help farmers around the world.
SourceStanford University·JournalNature Water·DateAug 19, 2025
A study proposes a sustainable production pathway to achieve an annual yield of 22.5 t·ha<sup>–1</sup> on the North China Plain, improving soil quality and nutrient use efficiency while reducing resource input. Collaborative innovation between scientists and farmers has shown effective results in promoting technology promotion.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 14, 2025
Chinese researchers have developed a green high-yield and high-efficiency technology system for rice production, balancing yield and ecology. The new technology improves nitrogen use efficiency by 8.1%–21.3%, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and enhances soil fertility.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 14, 2025
Researchers developed a technical framework for green wheat production, including soil, root zone, and canopy systems. The study found that combined application of organic fertilizer and mineral fertilizer can increase soil organic carbon sequestration efficiency by 26% and wheat yield by 15.1%.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 14, 2025
Researchers have developed three green technologies to increase rice yield while reducing resource consumption. These include AWMD irrigation, a nitrogen fertilizer application technology, and a water-nitrogen coupling regulation technology that optimizes soil moisture and nutrient content. Trials have shown significant improvements in...
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 14, 2025
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The study reveals that China's green technology innovations have improved crop yields and reduced fertilizer use by 40% and 0.83 million tons, respectively. The researchers propose four strategies to address challenges and predict significant increases in food output by 2050.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2025
This innovative approach optimizes the soil-crop-microbe system to achieve high yield, efficiency, and low pollution. By adopting green technology, China has increased food production by 21-87% while reducing nitrogen fertilizer inputs and greenhouse gas emissions.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2025
Anish Sapkota is researching abiotic stressors like drought, heat, and soil nutrients in crops such as wheat and alfalfa to improve precision agriculture. Variable rate application of water and fertilizer can help farmers save money and products by targeting specific areas of the field.
A team of scientists at the University of Bonn has discovered a more climate-friendly alternative for producing ammonia, a key component in modern agriculture. The process uses electricity from solar and wind power to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, which is then converted into ammonia.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2025
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Researchers unveiled the link between solid electrolyte interphase structure and nitrogen reduction to ammonia, a promising eco-friendly approach to fertilizer production. The study reveals that ethanol-to-water ratio in the electrolyte significantly impacts ammonia conversion efficiency.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 23, 2025
Researchers from MIT found that a single nanoscale dose of lanthanides can make crops more resilient to UV stress and increase seedling growth. The study also uncovered the chemical processes by which lanthanides interact with chlorophyll pigments, strengthening them and helping plants recover from damage.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJul 7, 2025
Researchers developed a nanosized iron phosphate fertilizer that matches the efficacy of traditional phosphorus fertilizers in supporting cucumber growth. The nanofertilizer alters soil enzyme activity and microbial community structure, suggesting its unique mode of action.
SourceMaximum Academic Press·JournalPedosphere·DateJun 24, 2025
Researchers found that corn-soy rotation boosts corn yields and reduces nitrogen fertilizer needs, but with trade-offs in soil greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen leaching. The study's results suggest a complex interplay between crop yield, environmental impacts, and economic returns under various rotation scenarios.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalAgriculture Ecosystems & Environment·DateJun 23, 2025
Researchers at Cornell University developed a soft robotic device that gently grips and injects living plant leaves with sensors, allowing individual plant interventions. The device achieved over 91% success in delivery while causing minimal damage to plants.
SourceCornell University·JournalScience Robotics·DateJun 11, 2025
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The study develops a stochastic dynamic programming model that accounts for cumulative effects of cover crops on soil fertility, uncertain future prices, and irreversibility of sunk machinery costs. The findings suggest a threshold level of soil fertility above which it is optimal to adopt cover crops, favoring no-till practices.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalEuropean Review of Agricultural Economics·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJun 11, 2025
Research led by Michigan State University suggests that an enzyme called NrfA can help retain nitrogen in soil, reducing the need for fertilizer and preventing harmful algal blooms. This could have significant positive agricultural implications.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalApplied and Environmental Microbiology·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 9, 2025
Scientists used high-tech instrument to measure aerosol particles and detected Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (MCCPs) for the first time in the Western Hemisphere. MCCPs are known to be released into the air when sewage sludge fertilizers are applied to fields.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalACS Environmental Au·DateJun 5, 2025
The Arkansas Soil Fertility Studies report shows that 81% of producers use lime and fertilizer recommendations to improve soil fertility. The study also found that most producers are satisfied with the free soil testing services provided by the Marianna lab, which accounts for 80-85% of analysis in the state.
SourceUniversity of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture·DateMay 19, 2025
A new international study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution found that fertilizer can help plants survive short-term periods of extreme drought. The researchers added nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to 26 sites across 9 countries and found a 24% increase in plant growth with fertilizer addition.
SourceBinghamton University·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·DateMay 19, 2025
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New York University researchers developed a novel process using machine learning to reveal groups of genes governing nitrogen use efficiency in plants like corn. The study aims to help farmers improve crop yields and minimize fertilizer costs.
SourceNew York University·JournalThe Plant Cell·DateMay 14, 2025
Scientists have discovered a new bacterial strain, Bacillus thuringiensis RZ2MS9, that can enhance the growth of soybeans and corn when combined with rhizobia. This partnership reduces fertilizer use, saving Brazilian growers an estimated USD 15 billion annually.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalFEMS Microbiology Ecology·DateApr 17, 2025
The study evaluates Hengshui City's 'zero-waste city' initiative, which integrates biogas production, electricity generation, heat recovery, and organic fertilizer manufacturing. The project achieves significant emission reductions, with a 64% decrease in CO2 equivalent emissions per year.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalCircular Economy·DateApr 16, 2025
Researchers identify CLE16 peptide as key molecule promoting symbiotic relationship between plants and beneficial soil fungi. Supplementing with this peptide or its fungal equivalent can enhance nutrient exchange and strengthen these traits in crops.
SourceSalk Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 14, 2025
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The reuse of human urine could significantly reduce the global demand for fertilizers in agriculture, lowering energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers have developed a system to recover nitrogen from urine, which can be used as fertilizer for urban agriculture.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalResources Conservation and Recycling·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2025
A new study finds that pork can play a beneficial role in sustainable diets, performing similarly to poultry, seafood, eggs, and legumes across key sustainability indicators. Substituting pork in place of beef results in significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact.
SourceNational Pork Board·JournalFrontiers·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 25, 2025
Researchers found that nitrification inhibitors and maize straw can reduce fertilizer-derived N₂O emissions, but effectiveness varies by soil type. Soils with high pH and active nitrogen cycling respond better to these treatments, leading to significant emission reductions.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalSoil Ecology Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 18, 2025
Climate change and air pollution threaten food systems, while agricultural activities contribute to global warming and poor air quality. Implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies within the food system can reduce emissions and improve resilience.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalEngineering·DateMar 12, 2025
A new study led by Colorado State University found that agricultural nitrogen fertilizer is the primary cause of seasonal carbon cycle swings. This discovery adds to scientific understanding of the carbon cycle and could help inform climate change mitigation strategies.
SourceColorado State University·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 4, 2025
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The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed for corn production has been rising due to increased yield demands and nutrient loss during wetter springs. Improving efficiency through practices like crop rotation and spring fertilizer application can help reduce environmental losses.
SourceIowa State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 3, 2025
Researchers have developed glass fertilizer beads that control nutrient release, boosting plant productivity without harming soil quality. The beads were found to be efficient and sustainable alternatives to conventional fertilizers, with minimal ecotoxicity.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Agricultural Science & Technology·DateFeb 21, 2025
Researchers developed a liquid fertilizer replacing unsustainable chemical fertilizers with organic waste, producing up to 100% of nitrogen and 77% of phosphorus. The method also increases phosphorus solubility by adjusting pH levels.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalChemosphere·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 20, 2025
A new collaborative research team is developing sorghum hybrids with nitrogen-saving traits by leveraging genetic diversity from wild relatives. The project aims to reduce fertilizer application levels, increase resilience, and productivity for grain sorghum producers.
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Researchers have developed a sustainable alternative to traditional fertilizer production by harnessing the Earth's natural heat and forces to cook up ammonia. The new recipe uses iron-rich rocks and nitrogen-laced water, producing about 1.8 kg of ammonia per ton of olivine, with no energy input or CO2 emission.
SourceCell Press·JournalJoule·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 21, 2025
A team of Illinois researchers has been awarded $5 million to create a new variety of corn called NSave, which aims to reduce nitrogen fertilizer use while maintaining crop yield. The project's goal is to lower costs for farmers and reduce the country's reliance on foreign fertilizer imports.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·DateJan 21, 2025
A recent study from the University of Illinois shows that gene-edited bacteria can supply equivalent of 35 pounds of nitrogen from air during early corn growth, increasing vegetative growth, nitrogen accumulation and yield by an average of 2 bushels per acre.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalAgronomy Journal·DateJan 16, 2025
A recent study found a 59% decrease in river antibiotic pollution due to improved manure recycling and reduced direct discharge. However, this reduction came with an unintended consequence: increased antibiotic leaching into groundwater by 15%, mainly from expanded manure use as fertilizer.
SourceEurasia Academic Publishing Group·JournalEnvironmental Science and Ecotechnology·TypeObservational study·DateJan 13, 2025
Researchers at Stanford University developed a prototype device that can produce ammonia from water vapor and nitrogen in the air using wind energy. The technology has the potential to eliminate the need for a century-old method of producing ammonia, which consumes 2% of global energy and contributes 1% of annual carbon dioxide emissions.
SourceStanford University·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 13, 2024
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A global analysis suggests that recycling human and livestock excreta can contribute substantially to meeting the nutrient supply for all crops worldwide. Recycling these nutrients could reduce global net imports of mineral fertilizers by 41% for nitrogen, 3% for phosphorus, and 36% for potassium.
SourceCornell University·JournalNature Sustainability·DateDec 11, 2024