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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 5 MIN

Fertilizer Crisis Fix: Can human urine reduce Australia’s reliance on international markets?

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings explored a new Griffith University research review investigating whether human urine can be safely and effectively recycled into agricultural fertiliser. Associate Professor Saeed Iftikhar joined the show to discuss how this "liquid gold" could relieve pressure on Australia's supply chains and protect waterways, despite potential risks like pathogens that still need to be managed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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