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Compost: Advantages and Disadvantages (Best4Soil Factsheet)

{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 in the original language of the document

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 Austria
European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge
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:02 May 2024 10:32
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Status:Published

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