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Nitrogen runoff is huge problem. Multi-billion dollar idea? Autonomous tractors applying N only when the plant needs it (a couple small 2 week windows). Cant w
by kickout 8y ago
Nitrogen runoff is huge problem. Multi-billion dollar idea? Autonomous tractors applying N only when the plant needs it (a couple small 2 week windows).
Cant wait for the startup to bring this to market
- jelliclesfarm 8y agoHappening. Depleted phosphorus in the soil is a greater risk and will be a problem. Phosphorus is a non renewable resource.
- breatheoften 8y agoIs it surprising that nitrogen runoff is a thing? Something like 7% of world energy use goes into making nitrogen for farming — why is it that we don’t have efficient methodology for adding it to soil at a rate which does not exceed the soil uptake rate — is fertilizer cost not a pretty clear resource cost that _someone_ would find value in reducing even without considering the (non-priced) externalities ...?