Compost for soil health: types, benefits, and challenges

Compost improves soil organic matter, microbial diversity, and fertility, enhancing soil health on arable and vegetable fields. It supports sustainable agriculture through aerobic decomposition of organic waste, with benefits including disease suppression and improved soil quality. The factsheet covers thermophilic and vermicompost types, application challenges, and links to related resources on the Organic Farm Knowledge platform and Best4Soil website.