Why must bio-organic fertilizer undergo a fermentation and maturation (composting) process?
Many farmers, when purchasing bio-organic fertilizer, often wonder: since the raw materials—such as livestock manure, crop straw, and fungal residue—are already organic matter, why can’t they be applied directly to the fields without undergoing fermentation and maturation? Maturation is an essential core stage in the production of bio-organic fertilizer; it directly determines the safety of the fertilizer, its efficacy, and its performance in the soil. A bio-organic fertilizer production line equipped with a compost turning machine (compost turner) is the key system used to carry out this critical process. Using unmaturated organic materials poses significant risks. Raw livestock manure and crop straw often contain large numbers of insect eggs, pathogens, and weed seeds. If applied directly to the soil, these materials may undergo secondary fermentation, causing localized temperatures to spike. This can easily scorch crop roots, leading to root damage or the rotting of seedlings. Furth...