Bokashi, fermented organic matter, has been used for years in Korean and Japanese natural farming. An important ingredient in making bokashi is EM-1. This collection of micronutrients, developed in ...

A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the formation of stable humic substances. The findings offer ...

Steve Ela is an organic fruit grower in western Colorado who relies on compost to nourish his heirloom tomato crop each year. He plants nitrogen-rich legumes and other perennial cover crops amongst ...

Manures are the organic materials derived from animal, human and plant residues which contain plant nutrients in complex organic forms ...

Indian colleges are composting daily canteen food waste through biogas plants, vermicomposting and zero-waste systems, reducing landfill load and creating manure, fuel and sustainable campus models.