المملكة: “Compost” enhances the sustainability of farms in Asir.. A specialized workshop to transform waste into an economic resource

Qualifying farmers

The workshop aimed to Preparing farmers practically on the mechanisms of preparing agricultural residues, and explaining the scientific steps for creating a compost pile correctly to ensure accelerating the decomposition process, while clarifying the foundations of mixing dry and wet organic materials to reach the ideal balance of the carbon to nitrogen ratio (C/N ratio), which is the decisive factor in the success of the organic fermentation process.

It also focused on enabling the farmer to rely on his own resources within the farm to produce organic agricultural inputs, thus reducing dependence on ready-made fertilizers, whether chemical or organic, and enhancing the efficiency Spending increases the profitability margin. The workshop also dealt with methods for producing a natural soil enhancer that contributes to raising its fertility and increasing its ability to retain water, which is directly reflected in plant health and crop quality.

Improving the physical properties of the soil

The workshop topics highlighted the practical benefits of using compost, including reducing the spread of pests and rodents resulting from the random accumulation of waste, in addition to improving the physical properties of the soil, which facilitates agricultural service operations.

The use of compost also contributes to the production of clean, chemical-free agricultural crops, which gives it a high competitive advantage in markets, especially those witnessing an increasing demand for organic products.

The workshop concluded by emphasizing that adopting these practices is not limited to the environmental aspect only, but extends to include an important economic dimension, which is raising productivity and improving the quality of crops, by enhancing the soil’s ability to retain moisture and nutrients necessary for plant growth. And trees.