In the search for a sustainable alternative for mineral fertilizers, researchers of ReNu2Farm are testing the functioning of several new recycling-derived fertilizers. A field trial fertilizing machine especially designed for this purpose allows to perform complex fertilization trials in Belgium. This high-tech machine combines multiple standard fertilization techniques in one device. Read More
Environ is the largest environmental conference occurring annually in Ireland and is a collaboration between the Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland and a third level education organisation that undertakes its hosting. This year’s Environ was hosted by a ReNu2Farm partner, the Institute of Technology Carlow, between 15th and 17th of April, to occur in tandem with the ReNu2Farm project partner and progress meeting. Read More
Opinion: European agriculture is highly dependent on phosphate for fertilisation, but with supplies running out, we have to change our attitude towards waste and treat it as a valuable resource. Read More
Under the approach of ReNu2Farm to increase the use of recycling-derived fertilisers, it is essential to gain a better understanding on how the products that are currently available on the market can be utilised, depending on the geographic location and climate. Read More
Are you a farmer, contract worker or farm advisor in Northwest Europe? Or do you know anyone of these target groups? If yes, you are invited to support us to take a step towards circular economy by participating in our survey or forwarding the invitation. We want to understand the attitude of the farming sector towards recycling derived fertilisers better. This will be a major step to target barriers for use of recycled nutrients which need to be abolished. Read More
