Techniques for creating high quality compost in an effort to reduce fertilizer cost

Abstract

Mr. Bryan Smith, Agriculture Specialist at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund explains the principles of composting, the steps in setting up a compost pile, as well as the composting process. Mr. Smith also delves into some of the properties and other uses of compost.

Mr. Mario Lewis, Co-Founder of INIPSIS Ltd. Discusses food waste recycling methods and technologies for households through composting, some of the common challenges experienced when setting up a compost pile, and some necessary measures that can be implemented to avoid and/or address these challenges and the four important combinations of elements [Water, Heat, Air, Time (WHAT)] required to produce good quality compost.