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ABSTRACT
Soil health is a critical determinant of agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. The bench-scale study presented here investigates the influence of aerobic compost on fundamental soil properties, including pH, electrical conductivity, and temperature. Aerobic compost, rich in organic matter, is commonly used as a soil amendment to enhance fertility and structure. This study was conducted using compost made from kitchen waste with amendment materials such as palm oil sludge, cow bones and corn cobs. Parameters determined include pH, electrical conductivity, moisture content, ash content, volatile matter, organic matter, total carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The results revealed the effect of the compost on soil pH, electrical conductivity and temperature, the compost incorporation at different compositions (25% and 50%) increased the soil pH, electrical conductivity and temperature which are necessary to enhance regulation and stabilisation of organic soil. This bench-scale study contributes valuable insights into the multifaceted effects of aerobic compost on soil properties, emphasizing its potential as a sustainable soil management strategy.
