LAND FARMING


Meaning of LAND FARMING in English

A technique for the controlled biodegradation of organic waste that involves the mixture of waste sludges with soil. Microorganisms in the soil degrade the organic wastes. The biodegradation is enhanced by tilling the soil-waste mixture to ensure adequate oxygen and the control of moisture content, nutrient levels, and soil pH.

Environmental engineering English vocabulary.      Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга.