Instead of relying just on mineral fertilisers, PCS involves supplementing the right type of compost with nutrients to match the soil needs.

A tiny piece of rural Washington state—and some of its “inhabitants”— blasted off into space from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Scientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration.

Soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, scientists in China report.

Technology could help growers work out the best time to use fertiliser on their crops and how much is needed considering weather and soil.