Composting: An eco-friendly technology for sustainable agriculture

Abstract

The effective recovery of organic waste through composting has provided mankind with a multipurpose product (compost) which, apart from being used as biofertilizer and biopesticide, can find application in erosion management and restoration of hydrocarbon-polluted soil. Interestingly, composting technology could be indispensable in the actualization of sustainable agriculture due to its environmental friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. However, for the essential concepts of sustainable agriculture-care, health, fairness, and ecology-to be realized, the composting process should be effectively managed. Therefore, in this chapter, we addressed the various methods of composting management, challenges, and application in agriculture.