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Leather waste turned into coffee fertiliser in Uganda — Level A1 — green round fruit on tree during daytime

Leather waste turned into coffee fertiliser in UgandaCEFR A1

27 Mar 2025

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Adapted from John Musenze, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Heidi Erickson, Unsplash

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  • Researchers make an organic fertiliser.
  • The fertiliser comes from leather waste.
  • It helps coffee plants grow better.
  • It helps the soil keep water.
  • Farmers tested it on a local farm.
  • A farmer said he saw strong results.
  • Chemical fertilisers can make soil weak.
  • Researchers want to sell the fertiliser this year.
  • They hope the fertiliser will help farmers.

Difficult words

  • researcher — Person who studies or makes experiments.
    Researchers
  • fertiliser — Material put on soil to help plants.
    fertilisers
  • organic — Made from natural materials, not chemicals.
  • leather — Skin from animals used for making things.
  • soil — The top layer of earth where plants grow.
  • chemical — A substance made by people, not natural.

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Discussion questions

  • Do you or your family grow plants?
  • Have you used fertilizer or plant food before?
  • Do you drink coffee or know someone who grows it?

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