23/11/2025
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A Norwegian startup called Desert Control has developed a technology called Liquid NanoClay that transforms sand into fertile soil in just seven hours using microscopic clay particles. This technology increases the soil's ability to retain water and nutrients, reducing water use by up to 50% and enabling crop cultivation in arid desert regions.
The microscopic clay particles are mixed with water and applied to the sand, where they coat the sand particles and lock in water and nutrients, mimicking the fertility of clay-rich soil.
The benefits of this technology include:
✅Rapid fertilization: Barren land can be transformed into arable land in just seven hours, a process that typically takes years.
✅Water efficiency: Water consumption is reduced by up to 50%.
✅Increased crop yields: Crops such as melons, squash, and pearl millet are more productive.
✅Sustainability: This technology helps combat desertification and enhances food security in arid regions.
🔴 There are also some challenges, as the cost remains a hurdle, at around $2-5 per square meter, making it less accessible to small-scale farmers. However, the company is working to reduce costs by increasing production.
