Compost Enriched with Biochar and Dicyandiamide Cuts Ammonia Losses While Sustaining Crop Yields
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<img src="https://www.newswise.com/legacy/image.php?image=https://media.newswise.com/pio/articles/858166/6aefe80a14d9d_1_858166.jpg&width=100&height=150" alt="Newswise image" />A research team has shown that organic fertilizer enriched with biochar and dicyandiamide can reduce ammonia losses while maintaining crop productivity with 30% less mineral nitrogen fertilizer. In a two-year greenhouse study of rice-wheat rotations, the combined treatment lowered cumulative ammonia emissions by 27.1% compared with conventional urea fertilization, without a statistically significant change in nitrous oxide emissions. The findings suggest a promising way to recycle agricultural waste into fertilizers that retain nitrogen more effectively. With further field testing, this approach could help farmers reduce dependence on mineral fertilizers while balancing food production, environmental protection, and potential economic returns.
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