As agriculture moves toward greater sustainability, “green” synthetic fertilisers are at the center of a growing debate. Produced using renewable energy sources, they are promoted as a climate-friendly alternative to conventional fossil-based fertilisers. However, experts warn that their true impact on soil health, water cycles, biodiversity, and rural communities remains unclear.
This article questions the promise of green synthetic fertilisers: are they a transitional solution toward cleaner farming practices, or a technological dead end that reinforces current industrial models? It weighs the potential climate benefits against concerns about environmental harm, economic dependency, and social inequality.
