Human waste a sustainable alternative to fertiliser on farms?

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2022-03-20

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Treated sewage is turbo charging soils on Queensland cotton, grain and cane farms. Producers say ploughing in human waste has made their operations more environmentally and financially sustainable.

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