{Tool} Compost: Advantages and Disadvantages (Best4Soil Factsheet). Creator(s): Grand, Alfred and Michel, Vincent. Issuing Organisation(s): Best4Soil, Landwirtschaft Grand, Agroscope. Best4Soil Factsheet. (2020)
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Document available online at: https://www.best4soil.eu/factsheets/7
Summary
Compost is part of the natural cycle. It is a result of microbial decomposition of dead organic matter under the influence of oxygen (aerobic conditions).
Factors such as the input material or feedstock,
composting method, compost storage and application, will all influence the characteristics of the material. This factsheet explains some of the advantages and disadvantages of using compost on your farm or in your garden. This tool is relevant for all those considering using compost in their production system.
This factsheet contains complementary information to the Best4Soil video.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| What problem does the tool address?: | The use of compost comes with a broad range of benefits, but also some disadvantages, which should be considered beforehand. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Advantages, along with disadvantages, are outlined in this factsheet. |
| Country: | Austria, Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Keywords: | composts, soil organic matter, nutrient cycles, nutrient cycling, 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 nutrient cycles http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_12869 English soil management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7176 |
| Subjects: | Soil > Soil quality Crop husbandry > Composting and manuring Soil > Nutrient turnover |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > BEST4Soil Switzerland > Agroscope Austria > Other organizations |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 817696 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43062, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/43064, https://www.best4soil.eu/, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1474799745566756874, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/404169681495672 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 43062 |
| Deposited On: | 22 Dec 2021 15:08 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 12:31 |
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| Status: | Published |
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