Inorganic fertilizers, or synthetic chemical fertilizers, have long been the backbone of modern agriculture thanks to their efficiency and widespread availability. However, their use also raises challenges, particularly regarding environmental impacts. This article will thoroughly explore various popular types of inorganic fertilizers and how innovations continue to create smarter, more environmentally friendly formulas.
Contents:
Nitrogen (N) Fertilizers: Urea, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonium Nitrate — their functions, advantages, and challenges. Latest news on improving nitrogen uptake efficiency.
Phosphorus (P) Fertilizers: TSP, SP-36, DAP — the role of phosphorus in plant growth and issues with phosphate rock availability.
Potassium (K) Fertilizers: KCl, KNO₃ — the function of potassium and how potassium fertilizers are innovating to enhance absorption.
Compound Fertilizers: NPK and its development. Innovations in controlled-release NPK fertilizers.
Environmental Impact & Solutions: Discussion on water and soil pollution caused by inorganic fertilizers, as well as efforts by producers to mitigate negative impacts (e.g., specially coated fertilizers).