This document deals with the effects of compost application on janeiro grass (Eriochloa polystachya Kunth) in Ecuador, whose conclusions determine that forage production and its agronomic quality characteristics are not affected by the type of chemical fertilizer applied. , but organic fertilizers such as compost must be provided, to meet the nutritional requirements of pasture plantations, the stem-leaf ratio and the production of leaves, which is the most nutritious part of the plant that is used to feed livestock, it has not been affected by the use of organic fertilizers such as compost, showing the reduction of production costs and the better quality of forage and milk; The compost has organic matter, the same that provides benefits on the properties of the soil, favoring the growth and development of plants, as well as the reduction of bulk density, improves its structure, increases aeration and water retention and also no studies or investigations are reported that show in the field the use of compost in janeiro grass in Ecuador. Therefore, it is recommended to use diversified inputs of plant origin for the preparation of the compost, in order to obtain good quality pastures and carry out field research, to obtain results that allow the identification of the dose, interval and time of application of the compost in the crop of janeiro grass.This document deals with the effects of compost application on janeiro grass (Eriochloa polystachya Kunth) in Ecuador, whose conclusions determine that forage production and its agronomic quality characteristics are not affected by the type of chemical fertilizer applied. , but organic fertilizers such as compost must be provided, to meet the nutritional requirements of pasture plantations, the stem-leaf ratio and the production of leaves, which is the most nutritious part of the plant that is used to feed livestock, it has not been affected by the use of organic fertilizers such as compost, showing the reduction of production costs and the better quality of forage and milk; The compost has organic matter, the same that provides benefits on the properties of the soil, favoring the growth and development of plants, as well as the reduction of bulk density, improves its structure, increases aeration and water retention and also no studies or investigations are reported that show in the field the use of compost in janeiro grass in Ecuador. Therefore, it is recommended to use diversified inputs of plant origin for the preparation of the compost, in order to obtain good quality pastures and carry out field research, to obtain results that allow the identification of the dose, interval and time of application of the compost in the crop of janeiro grass.El presente documento trata sobre los efectos de la aplicación de compost en el pasto janeiro (Eriochloa polystachya Kunth) en el Ecuador, cuyas conclusiones determinan que la producción de forraje y sus características agronómicas de calidad no se reflejan afectadas por el tipo de fertilizante químico aplicado, sino que deben aportarse fertilizantes orgánicos como el compost, para suplir los requerimientos nutricionales de las plantaciones de pastos, la relación tallo – hojas y la producción de hojas, que es la parte de la planta más nutritiva que sirve para la alimentación del ganado, no se ha visto afectada por el empleo de fertilizantes orgánicos como el compost, evidenciándose la reducción de los costos de producción y la mejor calidad del forraje y leche; el compost posee materia orgánica, la misma que proporciona beneficios sobre las propiedades del suelo, favoreciendo el crecimiento y el desarrollo de las plantas, así como la reducción de la densidad aparente, mejora su estructura, aumenta a aireación y la retención de agua y además no sean reportado estudios o investigaciones que evidencien en campo el uso del compost en el pasto janeiro en el Ecuador. Por lo tanto se recomienda utilizar insumos diversificados de origen vegetal para la preparación del compost, a fin de obtener pastos de buena calidad y realizar investigaciones de campo, para obtener resultados que permitan identificar la dosis, intervalo y época de aplicación del compost en el cultivo de pasto janeiro