Compost vs Chemical Fertilizer: My 5-Year Experiment

I've been running a controlled experiment on my Borno farm comparing organic compost, NPK 15-15-15, and a 50/50 blend. After 5 seasons, the results are clear: the blend (compost + reduced NPK) gives the best yield AND preserves soil structure. Pure NPK showed declining yields by year 3. Pure compost had lower yields but excellent soil structure by year 5. I now run a compost production unit on the farm that generates additional income.

Thank you for sharing this. Very useful for farmers in my area. I'll definitely apply these tips on my farm this season.

Great information! I've been struggling with this exact problem. Can you share the contact details of your supplier or agent?

I had a similar experience. What worked for me was consulting with the state ADP extension officers. They offer free farm visits in some states.

This is gold! I'll be sharing with my cooperative members at our next meeting. We need more discussions like this on the platform.

Excellent post. One addition I'd make: always keep records. A simple notebook tracking inputs, costs, and yields makes a big difference come year-end.

I tried this approach last year and it worked well. The only challenge was sourcing quality inputs on time. Plan early!