Growing concerns relating to land degradation, threat to eco-systems from over and inappropriate use of inorganic fertilizers, atmospheric pollution, soil health, soil biodiversity, and sanitation have rekindled the global interest in organic recycling practices, like composting. The potential of composting to turn on-farm waste materials into a farm resource makes it an attractive proposition. Composting offers several benefits such as enhanced soil fertility and soil health. It also leads to increased agricultural productivity, improved soil biodiversity, reduced ecological risks, and a better environment. The following technology is part from FAO's publication on-farm composting methods and summarizes the traditional methods of composting (anaerobic decomposition).