Soil and Compost

Soil and Compost: "Compost is food for the complex microbial populations living beneath our feet that in turn produce food for our crops. One way of making good compost is through the Controlled Microbial Composting (CMC) method that concentrates on maintaining aerobic conditions during composting. It is a widely used process globally for making high quality compost on farm quickly. In this respect it differs from many green waste composting operations. So why are organic and non-organic growers, at the forefront of horticulture recognising the value of investing in composting? Soil is the underlying foundation for all land-based living organisms including not only ourselves but also the plants and crops grown to generate an income. As vegetables are food for us, compost is food for soil organisms that in turn feed our vegetables. Here are some of the benefits that can be achieved through using good compost:"