Currently 30% of the world’s agricultural soil is considered degraded. This could rise to 90% by 2050. Adopting a Precision Compost Strategy (PCS) in large-scale agriculture could improve crop yield, soil health and divert biowaste from landfills where it generates greenhouse gases. PCS involves supplementing the right type of compost with nutrients to match the needs of soils and crops. Compacted and acidic soils are then aerated and neutralized, and can retain more water, facilitate root growth and nourish organisms that keep soils and crops healthy, as well as help ensure global food security.
Story Source: University of Queensland
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