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We're not moving away from nitrogen fertilizers. Ever. Why? Look at the following three graphs: global population, staple crop yield, and nitrogen fertilizer a
by algoatecorn 2y ago
We're not moving away from nitrogen fertilizers. Ever. Why?
Look at the following three graphs: global population, staple crop yield, and nitrogen fertilizer application.
Now overlay them. That's why.
Also, there are myriad chemical inputs that cannot be removed simply due to free labor. Sure, a robot can pluck weeds, but what about fungal and bacterial diseases?
- dukeyukey 2y agoThere are absolutely automated systems out there to handle recognition and application of whatever fertiliser/fungicide is needed. Not cheap of course, but prices will come down.