Seaweed project aims to boost sustainable agriculture

Hope low-energy kelp extraction will enhance soil and animal health while reducing reliance on chemical inputs

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Low-energy kelp extraction could boost sustainable farming drive
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Low-energy kelp extraction could boost sustainable farming drive

A ‘groundbreaking low energy kelp' project has been launched in a bid to boost sustainable agriculture. The UK Agri-Tech Centre, in collaboration with Rothamsted Research, Algapelago and Harper Adams...

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