Farmers Produce Homemade Fertilizer Amid Rising Costs

Why it matters locally: Texas farmers, particularly those operating small to mid-sized farms, may find this innovation relevant as they also face increasing input costs. While the direct application to Texas agriculture is not yet clear, the concept of cost-saving alternative fertilizers could be of interest.

Farmers who cultivate on a small scale have begun producing their own fertilizer. They use a traditional Asian recipe for this process. This development occurs during a period when fertilizer prices have increased. A market in Zambia sells these homemade fertilizers. They cost approximately $2.50 per bag. These bags are displayed alongside organic vegetables. Andy Higgins photographed the scene for NPR.