1、Supported bythe World of organic agricultureSTATISTICS&EMERGING TRENDS 2022 AFRICA 2.1 MILLION HANORTH AMERICA 3.7 MILLION HAOCEANIA 35.9 MILLION HALATIN AMERICA 9.9 MILLION HAASIA 6.1 MILLION HAEUROPE 17.1 MILLION HAFiBL&IFOAM ORGANICS INTERNATIONALwww.organic-Information and training materials for

2、 organic farming in Africa all available for free downloadElaborated by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL,IFOAM Organics International,and African partnersTemperature changes during composting3 Pile the mixed materialsHow to check moisture during composting4 Check the temperature af

3、ter 2 to 3 daysMaterial keeps its form without dripping=idealMaterial falls apart=too dryPress a sample to assess the moisture levelMaterial smears or drips=too wet5 Turn the heap at least 3 timesThe heat released during decomposition helps to kill weeds,plant diseases and pests.2 Mix and water the

4、materialsMake a heap about 2 m wide and 4 m longMake a heap about 1.2 m highIn dry climate,produce compost in pits 0.5 m deepHow to make good quality compostFive steps to produce a good compostChoose a shady place close to a water source Cover the piled manure and the green materials before use Mix

5、1 part comprising fresh plant materials and manure,to 2 parts of medium rough dry materials Cool stick =heap too dry or lacks enough green material or manure Hot stick =materials decomposing well Turn the heap after about 10,20 and 40 days at least Remo ve the straw before turning Water the compost,

6、if dry Cover the heap again Make a heap of the recommended size and cover it with straw,leaves etc.(plastic is not recommended)Animal manureAshesLeavesand grasCropresidues1 Collect materials from non-contaminated sourcesWell preparedcompost builds the soil and provides nutrients to support good plan