Title: Composting of Farm Residues by Nature‑Based Solutions

Several partners of the ECONUTRI project have contributed to the recently published scientific book “Composting of Farm Residues by Nature-Based Solutions: A Potential Key Towards Sustainable Agricultural Practices.” The book, published by Springer Nature, provides a comprehensive overview of innovative approaches for transforming agricultural residues into valuable organic fertilisers through nature-based solutions.

The publication explores how composting technologies can reduce nutrient losses, greenhouse-gas emissions, and environmental impacts while improving soil fertility and crop productivity. It highlights modern scientific advances and practical approaches for the sustainable management of organic waste generated in agriculture.

As agriculture seeks to transition toward circular and climate-smart systems, efficient recycling of organic residues such as manure and crop wastes becomes increasingly important. The book demonstrates how nature-based strategies can improve the composting process and support the broader goal of reducing dependence on synthetic fertilisers while enhancing soil health and environmental sustainability.

Editors and contributing institutions

The book is edited by an international team of researchers from institutions involved in sustainable agriculture research:

  • Rupesh Kumar Singh – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
  • Henrique Trindade – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
  • João Ricardo Sousa – University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
  • Arne Sæbø – Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), Norway
  • Vishnu D. Rajput – Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
  • Tao Zhang – China Agricultural University, Beijing, China

The collaboration behind this publication reflects the international scientific cooperation promoted within ECONUTRI, bringing together expertise from Europe and China to address major challenges related to nutrient recycling, soil health, and sustainable agricultural production.

Read more about the book:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-12255-1

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