• givesomefucks
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    7 hours ago

    Saskatchewan produces 30% of the world’s fertilizer and it’s nowhere close to the end yet

    As I said:

    any that thinks we can isn’t thinking on the right timelines.

    I’m assuming you’re talking about ammonia fertilizer tho.

    Do you know that process requires fossil fuels?

    Do you understand that burning fossil fuels isn’t sustainable?

    Phosphate and potash are both mined, and eventually we’ll run out of that just like the liquid natural gas to get the ammonia. But we need all three in specif percentages, we can’t just use any combination, they don’t do the same thing…

    Continuing to use fertilizer to support an ever expanding population is as sustainable as turning the AC up to mitigate climate change.

    It only “works” if you don’t understand the problem, unfortunately lots of people get belligerent when they realize they’re not thinking thru something.

    • HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works
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      7 hours ago

      No. Please don’t assume. Go find data that backs you up.

      Ammonium sulfate and potash are both commonly used fertilizers in agriculture, but they have different compositions and functions. Ammonium sulfate is a nitrogen fertilizer that also contains sulfur, making it ideal for promoting plant growth and improving soil quality. Potash, on the other hand, is a potassium fertilizer that helps plants develop strong roots, resist disease, and improve overall health. While both fertilizers are essential for crop production, they serve different purposes and are often used in combination to provide plants with a balanced nutrient supply.

      https://thisvsthat.io/ammonium-sulfate-vs-potash

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        7 hours ago

        No

        No what?

        You linked a source saying that ammonium sulfate and potash are different and have different functions…

        Which is what I said:

        But we need all three in specif percentages, we can’t just use any combination, they don’t do the same thing…

        I don’t understand what you’re trying to disagree with, or what “assumptions” you’re talking about?

        The only assumption I made was that you were talking about ammonia, but if that’s what you meant your link makes zero logical sense…

        What are you trying to say?