"essential resource"

#13349189

20 February 2026

A Zinc (Zn) cube is pictured with the periodic table of the elements in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 20, 2026. (Photo Illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto)

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#13349194

20 February 2026

A Zinc (Zn) cube is pictured with the periodic table of the elements in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 20, 2026. (Photo Illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto)

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#13349197

20 February 2026

A zinc (Zn) cube is pictured with the periodic table of the elements in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 20, 2026. (Photo Illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto)

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#12929540

31 October 2025

Donni Pernando, 36, holds a plant grown using compost produced by PT Nousindo at the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex in Patumbak Satu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 31, 2025.

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#12926908

30 October 2025

Organic fertilizer derived from processed livestock waste becomes an essential resource for local farmers in response to the inconsistent availability of subsidized inorganic fertilizers. On October 30, 2025, in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Purnomo, a staff member at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant, showcases the Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute (PPKS) Laboratory Analysis Certification. This certification confirms that the local compost fertilizer meets quality standards necessary for soil nutrient requirements and supports small-scale fertilizer industries in participating in the national food program. PT Nousindo's conversion of cow dung into high-quality compost offers a vital independent solution for agricultural sustainability.

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#12926909

30 October 2025

The hand of a compost factory worker at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant shows the final result of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on October 30, 2025. The final result is a handful of black, fertile compost, demonstrating the high quality of the organic fertilizer processed from livestock waste. This nutrient-rich product, verified by laboratory analysis, is the core of the local industry's commitment to building soil health and achieving food self-sufficiency.

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#12926910

30 October 2025

The hand of a compost factory worker at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant shows the final result of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on October 30, 2025. The final result is a handful of black, fertile compost, demonstrating the high quality of the organic fertilizer processed from livestock waste. This nutrient-rich product, verified by laboratory analysis, is the core of the local industry's commitment to building soil health and achieving food self-sufficiency.

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#12926912

30 October 2025

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertilizer, ensuring the industry meets the substantial demand from local farming communities.

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#12926913

30 October 2025

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertilizer, ensuring the industry meets the substantial demand from local farming communities.

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#12926917

30 October 2025

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertilizer, ensuring the industry meets the substantial demand from local farming communities.

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#12926918

30 October 2025

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertilizer, ensuring the industry meets the substantial demand from local farming communities.

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#12926919

30 October 2025

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertilizer, ensuring the industry meets the substantial demand from local farming communities.

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#12926922

30 October 2025

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertilizer, ensuring the industry meets the substantial demand from local farming communities.

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#12926923

30 October 2025

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertilizer, ensuring the industry meets the substantial demand from local farming communities.

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#12926925

30 October 2025

The activities of workers at PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant are visible during the final process of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025. This deployment of heavy equipment is crucial for achieving the high production volume required to efficiently convert local livestock waste into thousands of tons of ready-to-use organic fertilizer, ensuring the industry meets the substantial demand from local farming communities.

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#12926928

30 October 2025

This panoramic view captures the core of food sovereignty: vibrant agricultural growth sustained by local industry. The facility in the background, which transforms livestock waste, stands as a testament to the strong local fertilizer industry that directly ensures the continuous fertility of the land and secures a stable future for local farmers. This scene takes place at the factory site in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on October 30, 2025.

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