WHY USE SUPPLIERS OF QUALITY COMPOST?

As we move towards a circular bioeconomy, an increasing amount of soil amendment are being made from wastes. They are an exciting and valuable source of nutrients, organic matter and beneficial microbial activity but these wastes are also a source of risk that must be carefully managed.

See Using Compost Safely for more information on applicable risks, regulations and standards.

Most suppliers can produce quality composted soil amendments (CSA), but there is always a temptation to take shortcuts and reduce costs. Often, it’s hard to see the difference just by looking at CSA. You need to know what information to ask for and how to interpret that information.  That’s where we come in.

COMPOST SELECTION SERVICE

BioCarbon Soil offers tailored advice on how best to harness Composted Soil Amendment (CSA) on your property by offering an affordable Compost Selection Service, fit for purpose to your unique needs.

  • This service provides advice on the information you should be requesting from organic recyclers;
  • Helps interpret that information in the context of existing soils and production systems; and
  • Helps you integrate compost into your current agricultural practices and measure the results.

Whether you are just starting to trial composted soil amendment on your land, thinking about making more sustainable choices or have tried other soil inputs with mixed results and are ready to try other options, we can guide you through the process of choosing the right composted soil amendment to meet your farm’s needs.

Allow us to assist you. We can tailor a program specific to your needs, put you in touch with the organic recycler that will produce the best suited organic product for your land, ensuring the integrity of your soil and investment for generations to come.

By using compost in agriculture, you can:

  • Build levels of soil organic matter, humus and beneficial microorganisms that improve soil structure and health
  • Improve water infiltration and soil water holding capacity
  • Reduce erosion risk and crusting of surface soils
  • Provide slow-release nutrients and feed the microorganisms that help plants access nutrients already in the soil
  • Benefit from compost teas and extracts, which are also used to improve soil biology and supress disease

It sometimes takes several years for the benefits of compost use to become apparent, particularly at lower annual application rates. Compost application should be used in conjunction with other regenerative agricultural practices that conserve organic matter and improve soil biology like cover-cropping, minimum tillage, and livestock rotation. Equally, practices that actively deplete soil organic matter and reduce biological activity in the soil will reduce or even negate the benefits of compost use.

7-STEP GUIDE TO PURCHASING COMPOST

Case studies have demonstrated the positive effects of using composted soil amendments (CSA) in agricultural production. But not all CSA are created equal. And not all CSAs are fit-for-purpose. When you register your interest, you’ll get a free Guide to Purchasing Compost. The guide includes an up-to-date list of CSA suppliers in your region and details on how to get tailored advice from us if you need it.

  • 1. Review soil issues (perform a soil health audit).

  • 2. Define your objectives.

  • 3. Find a supply of quality compost.

  • 4. Verify quality.

  • 5. Calculate the amount of CSA (or blend) needed.

  • 6. Order, deliver and spread it.

  • 7. Monitor the results.

Contact us for more details on purchasing compost

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST