When British intelligence broke up a plot in 2004 to use fertilizer in a series of attacks, it discounted the plotters' links to two men - Mohammed Sidique Khan and Shehzad Tanweer.

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The company did a lifecycle analysis of its Tropicana brand orange juice, which revealed that more than 50% of the lifecycle carbon emissions related to a single quart of orange juice is in excess use of fertilizer.

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You can learn about timing, the best seeds, what types of grass grow best in the region you live in, how to water, and which fertilizer to use.

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By knowing the size and shape of their fields, farmers can then use correct amounts of fertilizer and plan for future soil improvements. eDairy in Sri Lanka also allows farmers to send text messages to a network of veterinarians and extension workers requesting services.

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He was universally acclaimed through most of his career, but in the latter years the left turned against him because he was willing to use fertilizer and pesticides to increase crop yield.

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