Fertilizers carry a hidden cost for soil’s crucial microbes – using less as prices rise might pay off for farms in unexpected ways

According to The Conversation, overusing fertilizer harms the soil microbes that naturally maintain crop health. As fertilizer prices climb, farms using less might inadvertently help these microbes recover—potentially benefiting themselves in the process.

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