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Trump thinks owning a piece of Intel would be a good deal for the US. Here's what to know
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Easy Environmental Solutions Launches Terreplenish Trials in Tanzania, Opening Door to Multi-Unit Deployment
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This September, Easy Environmental Solutions will showcase its portfolio of sustainable agriculture and clean water technologies at the 37th Sahara International Agricultural Exhibition in Cairo, the largest agricultural exposition in the Middle East, engaging directly with policymakers, investors, and industry leaders. 'We are thrilled to be entering the Tanzanian market, which holds immense potential for agricultural transformation,' said Bakry Osman, Director for Africa & the middle east at Easy Environmental Solutions. 'The Ministry of Agriculture and TFRA have demonstrated exceptional vision and forward-thinking collaboration. Our immediate focus is Terreplenish®, enabling Tanzania to strengthen its soils and reduce reliance on imported fertilizer. At the same time, we continue to expand our broader technology portfolio, including innovations like Nano Void for clean water, to deliver lasting value across the continent.'A Tanzanian woman working in her maize field Turning Waste into WealthEach EasyFEN™ Unit processes up to 17,500 tons of organic waste annually, producing over 2.7 million gallons of Terreplenish®. With just two gallons of Terreplenish® per acre, farmers gain 45–60 lbs. of nitrogen and 15–20 lbs. of phosphorus, allowing each unit to treat 1.35 million acres (≈546,000 hectares) of farmland annually. Terreplenish®, validated by more than 100 independent studies and over a decade of field data, not only delivers nutrients but also: Restores soil biology Acts as a natural bio fungicide Reduces irrigation or rainfall needs by up to 20% Cuts dependence on costly synthetic imports By fostering local fertilizer production and embedding technology into self-sustaining community economies, Easy Environmental Solutions moves African nations toward true fertilizer sovereignty. For more information, visit About Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), now doing business as Easy Environmental Solutions Inc., is an innovative company developing modular technologies to solve major world problems. With a strong goal for sustainability and efficiency, DUTV aims to provide solutions for various industries through its unique approach to manufacturing and technology development. 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