{Tool} Compost: practical information (Best4Soil Factsheet). Creator(s): Grand, Alfred. Issuing Organisation(s): Best4Soil, Landwirtschaft Grand. Best4Soil Factsheet. (2020)
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Document available online at: https://www.best4soil.eu/factsheets/4
Summary
Compost is part of the natural cycle. It is a result of microbial decomposition of dead organic matter in the presence of oxygen (aerobic conditions). The repeated application of compost on arable and vegetable fields does increase soil organic matter content as well as the microbial diversity and abundance of the soil. Composts can also increase the suppression of soil borne diseases and increase soil health in general.
This factsheet describes different types of compost, including thermophilic, vermicompost and others. The challenges with compost, are also outlined.
This factsheet contains complementary information to the Best4Soil video on Compost Practical Information.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | What can compost do for your soil? |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Compost can help organic farmers increase their soil organic matter, critical to most soil functions. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Compost application is an easy way to increase soil organic matter, soil microbial diversity as well as soil fertility and soil health. |
| Country: | Austria |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Keywords: | composts, soil organic matter, soil management |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English composts http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1795 English soil organic matter http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_35657 English soil management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7176 |
| Subjects: | Soil > Soil quality Soil > Nutrient turnover |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > BEST4Soil Austria > Other organizations Austria |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 817696 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43029, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43058, https://www.best4soil.eu, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/402262308353076, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1473733506379493382 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 43029 |
| Deposited On: | 22 Dec 2021 15:10 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Nov 2023 08:26 |
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| Status: | Published |
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