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Compost is an excellent soil conditioner and can enhance the growth of crops and many plants due to the supply of various nutrients, viz., nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, and minerals, and this will thus be very helpful to many farmers. The use of chemical fertilizers can be minimized, thanks to the application of compost to the soil, and it is also very cost-effective. Also, compost increases microbial diversity, which is vital for the soil ecosystem. The application of compost will be beneficial for organic farming and agricultural sustainability.