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Compost for Soils

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 Are you looking for improved efficiency of your crop production? Compost can help you.

The Key Benefits of Compost in Commercial Operations

  • Build better soils
  • Grow stronger plants
  • Retain more water
  • Better disease suppression
  • Improve yields

On this site we have a range of information to assist horticultural producers in making the decision to use compost in South Australian soils.

A range of information sheets, calculators, contacts and resources are available on using compost in vineyards, orchards, vegetable production and bioremediation.

Our industry development officers can provide you with further information and guidance, or put you in touch with a soils or horticultural consultant to assist you in increasing your soil organic matter.

In conjunction with the South Australian Research and Development Institute, we’re undertaking a significant research programme to demonstrate the benefits of compost in commercial horticulture, and to develop innovative new composts to improve soil structure and disease suppressiveness. In the meantime, a range of information is available on the benefits in yield, quality, growth, and soil physical, chemical and biological fertility which can be achieved with the appropriate use of compost. If the information you’re looking for isn’t available on the website, please contact us and we’ll endeavour to get the information for you.