As growers continue to seek ways to make the best use of resources and recycling waste, more attention is being focused on using compost as a soil conditioner to revitalise soil structure, texture, and water-retaining capacity. There is a general agreement that plants grown in fertile soils with sufficient water are healthy and have a good pest and disease resistance. In addition, composting crop waste is a simple way to reuse on-farm waste, allowing growers to maximise the value of their resources. Time will need to be allocated to gather on-farm waste and manage the compost process.