Indonesia's Organic Coco Peat: A Source of Soil and Income in the Area
The coco peat in Indonesia is a nutrient-rich, organic soil that has been used for centuries to grow plants. The use of this very fertile soil has continued to grow over the years as more people are becoming aware of its benefits. Not only does it help with plant growth but it also helps reduce the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and improves water quality when properly managed. Until recently, farmers in Indonesia have relied on slash-and-burn techniques which have proved detrimental to not just their farms but also to forests due to deforestation levels increasing dramatically within recent decades. However, new legislation by the Indonesian government will hopefully make this practice illegal by 2020 and encourage other alternatives such as improved farming practices which include using coco peat instead Cocopeat is a type of soil that contains over 50% organic matter and has many benefits cocopeat for the environment. It's made from the decomposing remain