Benefits of Recycled Organics for Soil Improvement
The generally poor quality of Western Australia’s soils, in particular their low water and nutrient retention and low cation exchange capacity, is a good reason to use recycled organics.
Well-processed compost can:
- supply nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and minor plant nutrients;
- build soil carbon and organic nitrogen;
- increase soil microbial activity;
- increase soil cation exchange capacity;
- increase the soil’s ability to hold water;
- improve soil aeration; and improve erosion control.
- reduce the need for water and fertiliser application.
Assessment of Markets for Recycled Organics in Western Australia.
The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the supply and demand trends for recycled organics in a range of markets and geographic areas in close proximity to Perth, and to identify the barriers preventing the growth of emerging markets, including urban amenity, intensive and extensive agriculture, enviro-remediation, rehabilitation and bio-fuels. Approved by the Waste Management Board on 12th October 2007.
