--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20260909-croatian-scientists-explore-sheep-wool-as-a-source-of-organic-fertilizer/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Croatian scientists explore sheep wool as a source of organic fertilizer Publication Date: 2026-09-09T15:00:00-04:00 Last Updated: 2026-09-09T00:00:50-04:00 Author: Editors (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/fertilizereditors/) Categories: [AgTech & Research](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/agtech-and-research/), [Specialty](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/specialty/), [Sustainability](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/sustainability/) ![Funny sheep. Portrait of sheep showing tongue.](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/funny-sheep-portrait-of-sheep-showing-tongue-stockpack-istock-scaled.jpg) Researchers are testing wool pellets as a potential soil amendment while addressing Croatia’s growing problem of sheep wool waste. Scientists in Croatia are investigating whether discarded sheep wool can be converted into organic fertilizer, potentially creating a new agricultural use for a material that is currently difficult for farmers to dispose of. Croatia produces about 900 metric tons of sheep wool annually, but the country lacks an organized system for collecting and managing much of the material after shearing. Researchers at the Institute of Agriculture and Tourism in Poreč are studying the production of sheep-wool pellets through the “Sheep Wool Pellets – Future Choice in Sustainable Vegetable Production” ([InoBioPov](https://akis.mps.hr/eip-operativne-skupine/inobiopov/)) project. The research is examining whether processed wool can be incorporated into vegetable production systems, providing nutrients to plants while helping soil retain moisture. The project reflects a broader effort to develop circular-economy solutions for agriculture by turning materials traditionally treated as waste into productive inputs. If the research confirms that wool pellets can improve soil conditions and plant development, the approach could provide Croatian farmers with a natural fertilizer option while creating an additional outlet for sheep wool with limited commercial value. Sources: [Croatia Week](https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatia-sheep-wool-organic-fertiliser/?utm_source=chatgpt.com); [Institute of Agriculture and Tourism in Poreč](https://www.iptpo.hr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1412%3Aznanstveni-razgovori-od-otpadne-vune-do-gnojiva-hrvatska-je-ima-900-tona-godisnje-a-vecina-jos-nema-kamo&catid=79&lang=hr&Itemid=435&utm_source=chatgpt.com) Tags: [circular economy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/circular-economy/), [Croatia](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/croatia/), [organic fertilizer](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/organic-fertilizer/), [processing](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/processing/), [wool](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/wool/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.