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The amount of organic matter present in the soil is extremely important to farmers. Organic matter is made up a number of different components, both alive and dead. Plant roots, earthworms, microorganisms and debris from decaying plant matter are all part of healthy soil.

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High levels of soil organic matter are beneficial to crops for many reasons. Organic matter improves soil fertility, water availability and air supply to plants; reduces erosion and crusting of soil; and wards off various parasites, pests and diseases that can harm plants.

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