In agriculture, windrow composting is the production of compost by piling organic matter, like animal manure and crop residues, in long rows (windrows). This method is suited to producing large volumes of compost. These piles are generally turned to improve porosity and oxygen content, mix in or remove moisture, and redistribute cooler and hotter portions of the pile. Windrow composting is the most commonly used of farm scale composting methods. Process control parameters include the initial ratios of carbon and nitrogen rich materials, the amount of bulking agents added to assure air porosity, the pile size, moisture content, and turning frequency.

See also

• compost windrow turner
• In-vessel composting
• Tunnel composting

Composting | Environmental engineering | Waste management | Waste treatment technology