Small-scale farmers preparing homemade fertilizer using traditional methods

Farmers Turn to DIY Fertilizer Amid Rising Costs from Iran War

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This report highlights how small-scale farmers are coping with steep fertilizer price increases caused by the Iran war. In response, they are adopting a traditional Asian recipe to produce their own fertilizer, describing the process as a 'labor of love.' This approach offers a practical solution to the economic challenges faced by these farmers.

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