Compost for subsistence farmers, agricultural nurseries, vegetable projects and potting media

Abstract

In many areas, the use of compost on the farm will greatly improve soil structure, soil fertility and, in consequence, crop yields. Subsistence gardens may become overcropped for a variety of reasons, and unless soil fertility is maintained at a satisfactory level,
deterioration in crop yields will occur and a cycle of 'time hungry': harvest of immature gardens and replanting of old gardens takes place. A compost heap in every subsistence garden will do much to prevent this situation.