"There are now only two effective direct solutions to field losses of nitrogen: **the spreading of expensive slow-release compounds**; and, more practically, turning to **precision farming and applying fertilizers only as needed based on analyses of the soil**." ([Location 1703](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B08SGC3TD3&location=1703)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[nitrogen]], [[ammonia]], [[precision-fertilisers]], [[slow-release-fertilisers]], [[food-production]], **Source** -- [[202412030828 - B - How the World Really Works]]