Introducing urine as an alternative fertiliser source: Case studies from Nigeria and Ghana

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Introducing urine as an alternative fertiliser source: Case studies from Nigeria and Ghana [1]

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If human urine is properly collected and used for agriculture, it contributes to improved environmental sanitation in cities and reduces the costs of crop production. The innovation lies in the integration of agriculture, environment and sanitation sectors.

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01/04/2010

Author(s): Olufunke Cofie [2], Adeoluwa Olugbenga [3], Philip Amoah [4]

Source: Urban Agriculture Magazine [5]

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Source URL: http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/introducing-urine-alternative-fertiliser-source-case-studies-nigeria-and-ghana

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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/introducing-urine-alternative-fertiliser-source-case-studies-nigeria-and-ghana
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/olufunke-cofie
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/adeoluwa-olugbenga
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/philip-amoah
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/urban-agriculture-magazine
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/agriculture
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/natural-fertilisers
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/composting
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ghana
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/nigeria