Soil Health for Farmers and Growers

Compost use is strongly associated with benefits to soil health and plant growth on farms. These benefits are derived not only from the chemical and physical impacts resulting in increased nutrient and water storing capacity and yield improvements, but also from the disease suppression and plant health benefits gained from maintenance of soil microbial diversity and adequate soil organic matter and humus levels.

In this section of our website we have provided a number of soil health related papers and articles that explain the practical benefits of compost and organic matter for farmers and growers in any crop production system.