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fertilizer

[fur-tl-ahy-zer] / ˈfɜr tlˌaɪ zər /


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Channel Infrastructure said the Seadra consortium planning the biorefinery now intends to produce fertilizer among other products, with Ballance Agri-Nutrients joining as an alliance partner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, those shipping disruptions were also lifting fertilizer prices, amid concerns that the supply of key ingredients would be disrupted.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

"It could be that these cells support the surrounding tissue and help the brain stay functional and 'youthful'. They may act as a sort of fertilizer in a garden that has started falling apart."

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

The increase in oil prices has also affected diesel and fertilizer prices, creating a ripple effect through several sectors, including agriculture.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

We pull the fertilizer bag out of the door, but there’s no hiding it.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

Heavy metal pollution is common around industrial sites, mining regions, cities, and towns, but contaminants can also spread into rural landscapes through the air, sewage sludge, fertilizers, and other agricultural products.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

Intensive farming practices that were heavy on fertilizers and pesticides were found to be damaging soil health and were ruled out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

They were looking for a steady source of raw milk at a time when consumers were waking up to the risks of food contaminated by additives, fertilizers and pesticides.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

India’s 100 million-plus farmers can trim demand a bit, though, says Willis Thomas, head of fertilizers analysis at commodities consultant CRU Group.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

This is the opposite of what happened before chemical fertilizers.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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