Advantages of using compost

·          Improves overall soil fertility.

o    Improves the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils.(due to the presence of high organic matter fraction improve crop production directly and indirectly, by improving the soil properties).

o    Act as a supplier of humus substances ,major plant nutrients and a good source for providing secondary and micro nutrients

o    Increase the soil water retention ability.

o    Improves the soil structure.

o    Improves the Cation Exchange Capacity.

o    Improves the microbial activities.

o    Acts as buffer to changes in soil pH.

o    Provides vitamins, hormones and plant enzymes which are not supplied by chemical fertilizers.

·          No environmental pollution.

·        Free from pathogenic organisms, weeds and other unwanted seeds.(due to the heat generated at the composting process)

·          Easy to apply when compared to other organic manures.

·          Increase yield due to the improvement of soil fertility.(can obtain a long lasting yield improvement)