Zeolite in wheat

In the most recently published study by the University of Patras, the effectiveness of natural zeolite in removing ammonium ions from synthetic wastewater and from secondary whey was investigated. Subsequently, the use of this zeolite as a fertiliser in wheat cultivation was investigated, given that zeolite can release bound nitrogen into the soil.

When we consider the fundamental problems that exist, particularly as regards farmers, it is difficult to understand the delay in the Thessalian Plain regarding the use of zeolite. In the Peloponnese and Crete, there has been tremendous growth in this area, because many farmers have realised the benefits it brings to product quality and productivity, meeting high standards that enable strong exports to Europe as well as to Russia. The problem is that the state isn’t helping, and everything relies on private initiatives. Consequently, those who are fighting to change things at a government level are not only wasting energy ... Read more