Ask any grazier who has been through a dry year and they will tell you: soil that holds water is soil that bounces back. Commercial compost helps build that capacity by adding organic matter, feeding soil biology and improving structure so that rainfall soaks in rather than running off.
Carbon and trace elements
Applying compost puts carbon and vital trace elements back into the soil, improving water retention and giving pastures a head start when the season turns. Graziers in central-west NSW have used compost to transform tired paddocks into rich, fertile ground.
Hear the full story in our episode How commercial compost boosts soils and profit, and download the Cool Compost for Graziers fact sheet.