Composting Overview:

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PREAMBLE:

Composting involves all the complex biological reactions that make up the decompositionThe process of separating into elements or simpler constituents of organic material in aerobic conditions

The ideal components to make compost can be:

  • Animal origin, (solid and liquid defecation, leftovers from the butchery, tannery, fishing industries etc.).
  • Vegetable origin, (dry sticks, grass cuts, dried vine fruits, wine residue, algae, olive press residue, vegetable water, market vegetable and fruit leftovers, remains from distilleries, bottling plants, etc.).
  • Mixed origin, (urban waste remains from food industries, etc.)

During the decomposing process the injected micro-organisms alter organic matter and transform unstable substances. Depending on the organic material this creates compost ranging from a slow energy release (humic substance) to a very high energy ready-for-use one (proteins, sugars, cellulose, fats).

The above-mentioned components return significant quantities of organic humusOrganic constituent of soil, formed by the decomposition of dead organic material, ie plants and leaves, by soil bacteria substances to depleted soil.


Technique:

Biotransformation occurs most efficiently when the raw material is placed in heaps. To prepare these heaps one must aim to aid the physical/chemical and enzymatic/micro-biological processes that change the mass into a homogenous material rich in fertilizing value.

To reach this objective within a reasonable time (3 to 4 months) it is vital to utilize an additive that contains very specific enzymesBiological molecules that catalyze (i.e., increase the rates of) chemical reactions and bacteria.

For this purpose Ergofito Micromix was specifically developed.

Conclusion:

The compost obtained in this way is of a superior quality to that found in commerce. It is high in agronomic worth because it is void of phytotoxins with a high quantity of organic substances well composed with humusOrganic constituent of soil, formed by the decomposition of dead organic material, ie plants and leaves, by soil bacteria and rich in micro-organisms. Further more it is odorless and absent of invading plants.

The recycling of stabilized residue in agriculture by way of precise composting affords economic, energy, and material savings.
Companies will require 30 to 70% less synthesized fertilizers and 60 to 90% less microelements.
Plants are more resilient and require less treatment with phyto-pharmaceuticals. There is progressively less need to work the land accompanied by a lesser consumption of energy.

The ecosystem benefits from less use of fuel, chemical fertilizers, and phyto-pharmaceuticals.
Organic humusOrganic constituent of soil, formed by the decomposition of dead organic material, ie plants and leaves, by soil bacteria substances returned to the soil results in a real quality to quantity ratio of improvement for agricultural produce.

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