Basalt rock dust - effects on grass growth
Research has shown Basalt rock dust can help soils store four times more carbon and increase crop yields by 20%. This project will use basalt rock dust from a quarry in Builth Wells to assess if grass yields are improved after the application of rock dust. Data will be collected on grassland yields, soil health and carbon sequestration. This TOF will contribute to the Sustainable Land Management outcomes including:
- Resilient and productive farms
- Reduce, reuse and recycle inputs, nutrients and waste
- Reduce on farm emissions and maximise carbon sequestration