Farmers Produce Homemade Fertilizer Amid Rising Costs

Why it matters locally: Indiana's agricultural sector, a significant part of the state's economy, could be impacted by rising fertilizer costs, potentially leading some smaller Indiana farms to explore alternative, more affordable methods like homemade fertilizers to maintain profitability.

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.