Farmer's Weekly

Compost problems, and how to fix them

Thriving crops require healthy soil that nourishes the plants as they grow. One way to improve the quality of soil is to use compost. Compost contains various nutrients and minerals; it also introduces organisms, such as earthworms, and micro-organisms, such as bacteria, fungi and protozoa, into the soil. These help to decompose, and hence recycle, organic material.

Ultimately, compost is an excellent way of improving the health of soil, which, in turn, will lead to better crop yield.

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