Researchers in Uganda developed a new organic fertiliser using waste from leather production. This fertiliser is rich in collagen, a protein that helps plants grow.
The goal is to improve coffee farming in Uganda, a major coffee producer. It targets waste management and increases soil quality, making farming more sustainable.
Farmers can use less fertiliser with this new product because it releases nutrients based on the plants' needs.
Difficult words
- fertiliser — Substance added to soil to help plants grow.
- organic — Made from natural materials, not chemicals.
- collagen — A protein important for growth in plants.
- sustainable — Able to be maintained without harming the environment.
- nutrients — Substances that feed plants and help them grow.
- waste — Unwanted materials or substances left after production.
- farmers — People who grow crops and raise animals.
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Discussion questions
- How can organic fertilisers help the environment?
- What are the benefits of using less fertiliser?
- In what ways can this product change coffee farming in Uganda?
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