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Project summary: Using compost to improve nitrogen use efficiency and productivity of almonds
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Published: 4 Sep 2023
Author(s): South Australian Research and Development Institute
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The aim of this project was to assess existing commercial and research trials of compost made with almond hulls and shell (currently a waste product) and quantify the nitrogen savings, improvements in soil fertility, and carbon storage benefits from using this compost.
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