Peat extraction resumed in the Tambov region
The Department of the Environment of the Tambov region issued a license for the extraction of peat to the group of companies Razvitie. The company plans to develop a peat deposit in the Sosnovsky district and will be able to extract up to 5 thousand tons of peat per year.
The obtained peat Razvitie will use for the production of organic fertilizers for its subsequent application to the fields of the Tambov region.
The Tambov region has peat deposits in 18 districts, however, its extraction was suspended since 2000. According to the experts, these raw materials should be used as compost and organic fertilizers.
Enjoyed this story?
Every Monday, our subscribers get their hands on a digest of the most trending agriculture news. You can join them too!
In focus
Stock quotes
Most read
Events
Live
Europe is falling behind in this field. The concerns 30 years ago was reasonable. Now not so much. We need crops that can survive in a more extreme future climate. Handle droughts and hot weather better. Crops that are less tasty to pests like hogs and deere.
Gene-edited crops set for groundbreaking European trials
About
Discussion0 comments