Resource Type
Curated Content
Category
Manual
Date of Publication
Sep 01, 2003
Language
English
Description/Abstract
Growing concerns relating to land degradation, threat to eco-systems from over and inappropriate use of inorganic fertilizers, atmospheric pollution, soil health, soil biodiversity and sanitation have rekindled the global interest in organic recycling practices like composting. The potential of composting to turn on-farm waste materials into a farm resource makes it an attractive proposition. Composting offers several benefits such as enhanced soil fertility and soil health – thereby increased agricultural productivity, improved soil biodiversity, reduced ecological risks and a better environment.
Citation
R.V. Misra and R. N. Roy. Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. FAO On-Farms Composting Methods, 2003. Rome.
Copyright/Licence
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