by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n
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The continued use of fossil-derived chemical fertilizers<\/strong> puts the UK’s net zero emissions targets at risk. This is argued by the Soil Association<\/strong>, a charity organization based in Bristol. The message comes along with a petition<\/a> asking the London government to develop a plan to phase out these products in agriculture.<\/p>\n The Soil Association, in particular, calls on the government to set a target for reducing<\/strong> the use of synthetic fertilizers by helping farmers set aside their use and supporting nature-friendly approaches starting with organic farming.<\/p>\n