Compost ain't compost

There are millions of hectares of degraded soils in Australia's agricultural landscapes. But there are a billion reasons why compost offers a solution to this problem, teeming with micro-organisms and organic matter that can help regenerate soils. But not all composts are the same and there is still a lot that we're learning about this precious, carbon rich resource. How can governments, farmers and industry work together to return organic matter to the soil and close the loop from paddock to paddock?

Thanks to all our guests for their time and insights.

Soils for life case study with Milgadara, Rhonda and Bill Daly - soilsforlife.org.au/case-study-catch-up-milgadara

Rhonda and Bill Daly, Milgadara and YLAD Living Soils - yladlivingsoils.com.au

Eric Love - Centre for Organic Research and Education - core.asn.au

Amanda Kane, organics manager, NSW EPA - epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/waste/waste-facilities/organics-processing-facilities

Virginia Brunton, environmental scientist - MRA consulting - mraconsulting.com.au

Gerry Gillespie, compost industry consultant - gerrygillespie.net/about.html

Phil Lavers, Moonacres Farm - moonacres.com.au/farm

This Podcast has been produced by Grow Love Project in collaboration with Soils for Life.

This project is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program