The document describes the NADEP method of composting, which was invented by an Indian farmer named Narayan Deotao Pandharipande. The method uses a permanently built tank made of mud, clay bricks, or cement. Organic materials like plant waste, manure, soil and water are layered in the tank to decompose aerobically over 3-4 months, producing high-quality compost. Regular monitoring of temperature, moisture and odor is needed to ensure proper decomposition. The NADEP method is effective for composting in dry conditions when moisture is limited.
The document summarizes several aerobic composting methods, including:
- The Indore method which uses layers of plant waste, dung, soil and ash in a pit that is turned regularly over 60 days.
- The NADEP method uses similar materials in tanks with holes for air circulation, taking 90-100 days to complete.
- Windrow composting involves placing materials in long piles that are regularly turned over 8 weeks to facilitate aeration.
- Aerated static piles and bin composting use aeration pipes and blowers to supply air to compost piles without turning, composting in 3-5 weeks.
Site Specific nutrient Management for Precision Agriculture - Anjali Patel (I...Rahul Raj Tandon
Dr. V. N. Mishra is the course teacher and Anjali Patel is the speaker. The presentation discusses site specific nutrient management (SSNM), which aims to optimize nutrient supply according to differences in soil-plant systems for a particular crop in a given season. SSNM involves assessing indigenous nutrient supply from soil and crop residues, determining crop demand based on yield goals, and applying fertilizers based on those factors. Precision tools like GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and variable-rate technology help implement SSNM.
A brief study on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM). This presentation has created by me after studying many articles and research papers regarding INM. Suggestions are kindly invited.
This document discusses greenhouse cooling and heating systems. It describes how ventilation systems work using mechanical fans or natural thermal buoyancy and wind. Two common evaporative cooling systems are described: fan and pad systems that pull air through wet pads, and fog systems that disperse fine water droplets. Factors that influence the effectiveness of these systems are discussed. The document also covers greenhouse shading and factors to consider for heating systems.
This document discusses different methods for applying fungicides, including seed treatment, soil treatment, and special methods. Seed treatment can be done physically via hot water or chemically by coating seeds with fungicide. Soil treatment includes physical methods like solarization and chemical methods like drenching, broadcasting, and fumigation. Special methods are also described, such as trunk injection to control diseases in coconut trees. The document provides details on formulations, toxicity levels, and specific techniques for different crops.
This document provides an introduction to the course titled "Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management". It discusses key topics that will be covered in the course including the introduction and history of rainfed agriculture, problems of dryland farming, soil and climatic conditions of rainfed areas, soil and water conservation techniques, drought classification and impacts, crop adaptation to drought, water harvesting methods, and watershed management concepts. The document outlines the course credits, topics, teaching schedule, and suggested readings to provide an overview of the content that will be covered.
The slides describing about the different techniques of seed production, as the seed is the basic part of any production program. Therefore, please provide review about these techniques.
The document summarizes several aerobic composting methods, including:
- The Indore method which uses layers of plant waste, dung, soil and ash in a pit that is turned regularly over 60 days.
- The NADEP method uses similar materials in tanks with holes for air circulation, taking 90-100 days to complete.
- Windrow composting involves placing materials in long piles that are regularly turned over 8 weeks to facilitate aeration.
- Aerated static piles and bin composting use aeration pipes and blowers to supply air to compost piles without turning, composting in 3-5 weeks.
Site Specific nutrient Management for Precision Agriculture - Anjali Patel (I...Rahul Raj Tandon
Dr. V. N. Mishra is the course teacher and Anjali Patel is the speaker. The presentation discusses site specific nutrient management (SSNM), which aims to optimize nutrient supply according to differences in soil-plant systems for a particular crop in a given season. SSNM involves assessing indigenous nutrient supply from soil and crop residues, determining crop demand based on yield goals, and applying fertilizers based on those factors. Precision tools like GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and variable-rate technology help implement SSNM.
A brief study on Integrated Nutrient Management (INM). This presentation has created by me after studying many articles and research papers regarding INM. Suggestions are kindly invited.
This document discusses greenhouse cooling and heating systems. It describes how ventilation systems work using mechanical fans or natural thermal buoyancy and wind. Two common evaporative cooling systems are described: fan and pad systems that pull air through wet pads, and fog systems that disperse fine water droplets. Factors that influence the effectiveness of these systems are discussed. The document also covers greenhouse shading and factors to consider for heating systems.
This document discusses different methods for applying fungicides, including seed treatment, soil treatment, and special methods. Seed treatment can be done physically via hot water or chemically by coating seeds with fungicide. Soil treatment includes physical methods like solarization and chemical methods like drenching, broadcasting, and fumigation. Special methods are also described, such as trunk injection to control diseases in coconut trees. The document provides details on formulations, toxicity levels, and specific techniques for different crops.
This document provides an introduction to the course titled "Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management". It discusses key topics that will be covered in the course including the introduction and history of rainfed agriculture, problems of dryland farming, soil and climatic conditions of rainfed areas, soil and water conservation techniques, drought classification and impacts, crop adaptation to drought, water harvesting methods, and watershed management concepts. The document outlines the course credits, topics, teaching schedule, and suggested readings to provide an overview of the content that will be covered.
The slides describing about the different techniques of seed production, as the seed is the basic part of any production program. Therefore, please provide review about these techniques.
1) Plant tissue testing helps monitor crop nutrient status for optimal production, ensure balanced nutrient levels for quality produce, and predict nutrient problems to avoid losses. Samples should be taken when symptoms first appear from similar abnormal plants.
2) Information provided with samples includes crop type, variety, soil type, fertilization history, irrigation, and visual appearance. Young, old, diseased or damaged plants should be avoided.
3) Proper sampling techniques vary by crop, such as collecting the upper 1/3 of cotton plants before bloom or recently mature soybean leaves from the top of plants. Timely sampling and handling is important to get the best results.
Nursery raising under protected structuresChanda Kumari
This document discusses raising nurseries of warm season vegetable crops under protected structures. It describes the advantages of protected structures for nurseries, including enabling year-round production and protection from adverse weather. It outlines different types of protected structures and nursery beds. The document discusses components of protected structures, best practices for sowing, nutrient and pest management, and constraints. Modern nursery facilities include automated irrigation, fertigation, temperature and humidity control systems. Seed priming and treatments can improve germination rates.
1. The document discusses nutrient use efficiency and factors that affect it, such as leaching, gaseous losses, immobilization, and chemical reactions between fertilizer components.
2. It describes methods of increasing fertilizer use efficiency, including applying fertilizers at the right time and quantity, and using the proper fertilizer source and form for different crops to minimize fixation and maximize availability.
3. Integrated nutrient management is defined as maintaining soil fertility and nutrient supply through optimizing organic, inorganic, and biological components to provide balanced nutrition for crops while sustaining soil quality.
DRYLAND AGRICULTURE - CURRENT STATUS AND CHALLENGESAshokh Aravind S
Dryland farming, current status, issues, practices, types of dryland agriculture, methods of dryland farming, water conservation, management of dryland, improving dryland productivity
Methods of preparation of bulky and concentrated manuresMahiiKarthii
This document discusses various methods for preparing bulky and concentrated manures, including composting techniques. It describes the aerobic and anaerobic composting methods used in Bangalore and Coimbatore, as well as enriched farm yard manure and vermicomposting. The key composting methods discussed are the trench method, Bangalore method, Indore method, Coimbatore method, and vermicomposting.
Protected cultivation of vegetable crops BY HARMANJEETStudent
This document provides an overview of protected cultivation of vegetable crops. It discusses the need for protected cultivation due to factors like globalization, climate change, and shrinking land. Protected cultivation ensures higher yields, quality, and profits. India has seen growth in protected cultivation, especially in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand. The document outlines the potential crops well-suited for protected cultivation in Himachal Pradesh, including tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber, and french beans. It also discusses polyhouse design principles, types of polyhouses from low to high-cost, and considerations for site selection, orientation, and production systems. The key challenges of greenhouse cultivation include climate control and management of
Organic agriculture is a practice that does not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators or GMOs. It promotes biodiversity and the health of soil, plants, animals and people. Nutrient management in organic farming relies on practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, adding compost or manure, green manures, crop residues, and approved amendments to optimize soil health and nutrient supply. Maintaining soil organic matter and biological activity through these practices is the foundation of organic agriculture.
Status of Protected Cultivation in India and AbroadParshant Bakshi
This document provides an overview of protected cultivation in India and abroad. It discusses how protected structures like greenhouses, net houses, and plastic tunnels allow crops to be grown under controlled climatic conditions, leading to early production, higher quality, and protection from pests and diseases. In India, protected cultivation is a relatively new technology introduced around 30 years ago, while countries like China, Israel, the US, and several European nations have practiced it for over a century. The document also outlines the various types of protected structures used for different fruit crops and describes the environmental parameters that can be controlled inside structures like polyhouses to optimize plant growth.
BERSEEM Trifolium alexandriannium is an annual leguminous fodder crop.
One of the most suitable fodder crops for areas below 1700 m altitude with irrigation facilities.
Remains soft and succulent at all stages of growth.
It can be grown without irrigation in areas with high water table and under water-logged conditions.
Indigenous to Egypt.
This document discusses anaerobic composting techniques. It describes three main methods - the Bangalore method, Coimbatore method, and Chinese pit method. The Bangalore method involves layering organic residues in trenches without turning for 6-8 months, resulting in bulkier compost. The Coimbatore method uses turning after 2 months in pits for faster decomposition over 6-7 months. The Chinese pit method alternates layers in circular or rectangular pits with turnings after 1-2 months for compost in 3 months. Anaerobic composting eliminates pathogens and weeds but results in lower nutrient content than aerobic methods.
Efficient crops and cropping systems in dry land agricultureSurendra Parvataneni
This document discusses efficient crops and cropping systems for dryland agriculture in India. It begins with an introduction to dryland farming and terminology. The main constraints in dryland farming are inadequate and erratic rainfall. Crop selection depends on length of growing period, genetic crop characteristics, and soil moisture availability. Common crops recommended are sorghum, pulses, groundnuts, and cotton. Cropping systems that can be used include mono-cropping, intercropping, relay cropping, and sequence cropping depending on rainfall and soil moisture storage capacity. Different regions of India are suitable for different cropping systems based on these factors.
This document presents a summary of several classical theories on plant growth response to nutrients:
1) Liebig's Law of the Minimum states that plant growth is limited by the scarcest nutrient.
2) Blackman's Law of the Limiting Factor states that the growth rate is determined by the slowest acting growth factor.
3) Willcox's Theory of the Nitrogen Constant found plants absorb about 318 lbs of nitrogen per acre at optimum conditions.
4) Spillman's Equation models the relationship between growth amount, maximum possible yield, growth factor quantity, and a constant.
5) Baule Unit defines the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium needed to produce 50% of maximum possible
Detection of Genetically modified plants and Organic Seed production.NSStudents
The Presentation is prepared by the N.S Institution of science, Markapur.
It consists of a basic introduction related to Detection of Genetically modified plants and Organic Seed production.
Composting is a microbial process that converts organic matter into a stable humus-like product under controlled conditions. It requires a balanced mix of carbon-rich "browns" and nitrogen-rich "greens" as food for decomposer microbes. Aerobic composting is more efficient than anaerobic, producing compost faster while destroying pathogens through generated heat. Different composting methods include Indore, Bangalore, and NADEP, which use various structures and layering techniques to optimize the microbial process.
Plants require both macronutrients and micronutrients from the soil to complete their life cycle. Balanced plant nutrition (BPN) is an approach that ensures plants receive adequate amounts of all required nutrients throughout their growth. BPN focuses on sustainability and considers crop type, soil type, and growth stage to balance nutrients. It provides not just the major nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but also secondary nutrients, micronutrients, and organic manures. For optimal plant health and yield, BPN aims to prevent any single nutrient from limiting growth.
SSNM is an approach to optimize soil nutrient supply over space and time to match crop requirements. It involves applying fertilizers at optimal rates based on the nutrient needs of crops and indigenous nutrient sources. SSNM aims to increase crop productivity and fertilizer efficiency while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Studies show SSNM can increase grain yields by 7-27% and total profits by 12% compared to standard farmer practices through balanced nutrition and reduced disease and insect damage. Tools like sensors, soil sampling, and GPS help implement SSNM site-specifically.
This document discusses ways to improve fertilizer use efficiency. It explains that fertilizer recommendations are based on soil tests to determine nutrient needs. Efficiency is maximized by selecting the right fertilizer type, applying at the right time and rate based on soil and crop factors. Key losses include leaching, gaseous losses through processes like denitrification, and immobilization through chemical reactions or microbial activity. The document provides strategies to minimize each loss type such as fertilizer placement, addition of nitrification inhibitors, and selecting fertilizers suited to the soil properties.
Effect of Biofertilizers and their Consortium on Horticultural CropsSourabhMohite
The presentation includes detailed information about the mode of action of different biofertilizers including plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. By the use of different biofertilizers, we can minimize the quantity of chemical fertilizers and other agrochemicals. use of biofertilizers enhances plant growth with increased yield and quality sustainably. it also includes some case studies which confirm the beneficial use of biofertilizers and PGPR.
This document discusses seed processing and storage. The objectives of seed processing are to improve quality by removing impurities, maintaining viability and vigor, making handling easier, and increasing value. Methods used for processing include drying, cleaning, grading, packaging, labeling, and treatment. Storage aims to preserve seeds under controlled conditions to prolong viability for long periods. Factors that affect seed longevity are seed type, quality, coat integrity, moisture content, and storage environment. Orthodox seeds can be stored long-term at low temperature and humidity while recalcitrant seeds require different storage methods.
The NADEP method of composting involves constructing a permanent, rectangular brick tank for composting a wide range of organic materials over 90-120 days. The tank is filled in layers consisting of dry/green plant materials, cow dung or biogas slurry, and sieved soil, and is sealed to retain moisture for 3 months to produce 2.5 tons of compost fertilizer as an alternative to farmyard manure. This method reduces costs, improves soil fertility, and supports organic farming through compost production without external inputs.
1) Plant tissue testing helps monitor crop nutrient status for optimal production, ensure balanced nutrient levels for quality produce, and predict nutrient problems to avoid losses. Samples should be taken when symptoms first appear from similar abnormal plants.
2) Information provided with samples includes crop type, variety, soil type, fertilization history, irrigation, and visual appearance. Young, old, diseased or damaged plants should be avoided.
3) Proper sampling techniques vary by crop, such as collecting the upper 1/3 of cotton plants before bloom or recently mature soybean leaves from the top of plants. Timely sampling and handling is important to get the best results.
Nursery raising under protected structuresChanda Kumari
This document discusses raising nurseries of warm season vegetable crops under protected structures. It describes the advantages of protected structures for nurseries, including enabling year-round production and protection from adverse weather. It outlines different types of protected structures and nursery beds. The document discusses components of protected structures, best practices for sowing, nutrient and pest management, and constraints. Modern nursery facilities include automated irrigation, fertigation, temperature and humidity control systems. Seed priming and treatments can improve germination rates.
1. The document discusses nutrient use efficiency and factors that affect it, such as leaching, gaseous losses, immobilization, and chemical reactions between fertilizer components.
2. It describes methods of increasing fertilizer use efficiency, including applying fertilizers at the right time and quantity, and using the proper fertilizer source and form for different crops to minimize fixation and maximize availability.
3. Integrated nutrient management is defined as maintaining soil fertility and nutrient supply through optimizing organic, inorganic, and biological components to provide balanced nutrition for crops while sustaining soil quality.
DRYLAND AGRICULTURE - CURRENT STATUS AND CHALLENGESAshokh Aravind S
Dryland farming, current status, issues, practices, types of dryland agriculture, methods of dryland farming, water conservation, management of dryland, improving dryland productivity
Methods of preparation of bulky and concentrated manuresMahiiKarthii
This document discusses various methods for preparing bulky and concentrated manures, including composting techniques. It describes the aerobic and anaerobic composting methods used in Bangalore and Coimbatore, as well as enriched farm yard manure and vermicomposting. The key composting methods discussed are the trench method, Bangalore method, Indore method, Coimbatore method, and vermicomposting.
Protected cultivation of vegetable crops BY HARMANJEETStudent
This document provides an overview of protected cultivation of vegetable crops. It discusses the need for protected cultivation due to factors like globalization, climate change, and shrinking land. Protected cultivation ensures higher yields, quality, and profits. India has seen growth in protected cultivation, especially in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand. The document outlines the potential crops well-suited for protected cultivation in Himachal Pradesh, including tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber, and french beans. It also discusses polyhouse design principles, types of polyhouses from low to high-cost, and considerations for site selection, orientation, and production systems. The key challenges of greenhouse cultivation include climate control and management of
Organic agriculture is a practice that does not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators or GMOs. It promotes biodiversity and the health of soil, plants, animals and people. Nutrient management in organic farming relies on practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, adding compost or manure, green manures, crop residues, and approved amendments to optimize soil health and nutrient supply. Maintaining soil organic matter and biological activity through these practices is the foundation of organic agriculture.
Status of Protected Cultivation in India and AbroadParshant Bakshi
This document provides an overview of protected cultivation in India and abroad. It discusses how protected structures like greenhouses, net houses, and plastic tunnels allow crops to be grown under controlled climatic conditions, leading to early production, higher quality, and protection from pests and diseases. In India, protected cultivation is a relatively new technology introduced around 30 years ago, while countries like China, Israel, the US, and several European nations have practiced it for over a century. The document also outlines the various types of protected structures used for different fruit crops and describes the environmental parameters that can be controlled inside structures like polyhouses to optimize plant growth.
BERSEEM Trifolium alexandriannium is an annual leguminous fodder crop.
One of the most suitable fodder crops for areas below 1700 m altitude with irrigation facilities.
Remains soft and succulent at all stages of growth.
It can be grown without irrigation in areas with high water table and under water-logged conditions.
Indigenous to Egypt.
This document discusses anaerobic composting techniques. It describes three main methods - the Bangalore method, Coimbatore method, and Chinese pit method. The Bangalore method involves layering organic residues in trenches without turning for 6-8 months, resulting in bulkier compost. The Coimbatore method uses turning after 2 months in pits for faster decomposition over 6-7 months. The Chinese pit method alternates layers in circular or rectangular pits with turnings after 1-2 months for compost in 3 months. Anaerobic composting eliminates pathogens and weeds but results in lower nutrient content than aerobic methods.
Efficient crops and cropping systems in dry land agricultureSurendra Parvataneni
This document discusses efficient crops and cropping systems for dryland agriculture in India. It begins with an introduction to dryland farming and terminology. The main constraints in dryland farming are inadequate and erratic rainfall. Crop selection depends on length of growing period, genetic crop characteristics, and soil moisture availability. Common crops recommended are sorghum, pulses, groundnuts, and cotton. Cropping systems that can be used include mono-cropping, intercropping, relay cropping, and sequence cropping depending on rainfall and soil moisture storage capacity. Different regions of India are suitable for different cropping systems based on these factors.
This document presents a summary of several classical theories on plant growth response to nutrients:
1) Liebig's Law of the Minimum states that plant growth is limited by the scarcest nutrient.
2) Blackman's Law of the Limiting Factor states that the growth rate is determined by the slowest acting growth factor.
3) Willcox's Theory of the Nitrogen Constant found plants absorb about 318 lbs of nitrogen per acre at optimum conditions.
4) Spillman's Equation models the relationship between growth amount, maximum possible yield, growth factor quantity, and a constant.
5) Baule Unit defines the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium needed to produce 50% of maximum possible
Detection of Genetically modified plants and Organic Seed production.NSStudents
The Presentation is prepared by the N.S Institution of science, Markapur.
It consists of a basic introduction related to Detection of Genetically modified plants and Organic Seed production.
Composting is a microbial process that converts organic matter into a stable humus-like product under controlled conditions. It requires a balanced mix of carbon-rich "browns" and nitrogen-rich "greens" as food for decomposer microbes. Aerobic composting is more efficient than anaerobic, producing compost faster while destroying pathogens through generated heat. Different composting methods include Indore, Bangalore, and NADEP, which use various structures and layering techniques to optimize the microbial process.
Plants require both macronutrients and micronutrients from the soil to complete their life cycle. Balanced plant nutrition (BPN) is an approach that ensures plants receive adequate amounts of all required nutrients throughout their growth. BPN focuses on sustainability and considers crop type, soil type, and growth stage to balance nutrients. It provides not just the major nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but also secondary nutrients, micronutrients, and organic manures. For optimal plant health and yield, BPN aims to prevent any single nutrient from limiting growth.
SSNM is an approach to optimize soil nutrient supply over space and time to match crop requirements. It involves applying fertilizers at optimal rates based on the nutrient needs of crops and indigenous nutrient sources. SSNM aims to increase crop productivity and fertilizer efficiency while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Studies show SSNM can increase grain yields by 7-27% and total profits by 12% compared to standard farmer practices through balanced nutrition and reduced disease and insect damage. Tools like sensors, soil sampling, and GPS help implement SSNM site-specifically.
This document discusses ways to improve fertilizer use efficiency. It explains that fertilizer recommendations are based on soil tests to determine nutrient needs. Efficiency is maximized by selecting the right fertilizer type, applying at the right time and rate based on soil and crop factors. Key losses include leaching, gaseous losses through processes like denitrification, and immobilization through chemical reactions or microbial activity. The document provides strategies to minimize each loss type such as fertilizer placement, addition of nitrification inhibitors, and selecting fertilizers suited to the soil properties.
Effect of Biofertilizers and their Consortium on Horticultural CropsSourabhMohite
The presentation includes detailed information about the mode of action of different biofertilizers including plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. By the use of different biofertilizers, we can minimize the quantity of chemical fertilizers and other agrochemicals. use of biofertilizers enhances plant growth with increased yield and quality sustainably. it also includes some case studies which confirm the beneficial use of biofertilizers and PGPR.
This document discusses seed processing and storage. The objectives of seed processing are to improve quality by removing impurities, maintaining viability and vigor, making handling easier, and increasing value. Methods used for processing include drying, cleaning, grading, packaging, labeling, and treatment. Storage aims to preserve seeds under controlled conditions to prolong viability for long periods. Factors that affect seed longevity are seed type, quality, coat integrity, moisture content, and storage environment. Orthodox seeds can be stored long-term at low temperature and humidity while recalcitrant seeds require different storage methods.
The NADEP method of composting involves constructing a permanent, rectangular brick tank for composting a wide range of organic materials over 90-120 days. The tank is filled in layers consisting of dry/green plant materials, cow dung or biogas slurry, and sieved soil, and is sealed to retain moisture for 3 months to produce 2.5 tons of compost fertilizer as an alternative to farmyard manure. This method reduces costs, improves soil fertility, and supports organic farming through compost production without external inputs.
The document describes three types of composting toilets:
1) The Arborloo uses a single shallow pit that is relocated every 6-12 months when full, with a tree planted where the pit was.
2) The Fossa alterna uses two permanently sited shallow pits that are alternated between every 12 months to allow one to fully compost.
3) The urine-diverting toilet separates urine and feces using a special pedestal, with the feces bucket emptied regularly to another composting site.
The document discusses different types and methods of composting. It describes compost as organic matter that is decomposed through the process of composting. Composting can occur aerobically or anaerobically and different microorganisms are involved at different stages of decomposition. Various methods for making compost are described, including the pit method, heap method, Indore method, and NADEP method. Factors that affect aerobic composting like oxygen, temperature, moisture, pH, and nutrients are also outlined. The key difference between aerobic and anaerobic composting is that aerobic supports faster decomposition while anaerobic can lead to emission of unpleasant gases and pathogens may remain.
The document discusses different types and methods of composting. It describes compost as organic matter that is decomposed through composting and is rich in nutrients. There are two main types of composting - aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic composting uses air and generates high temperatures, breaking down organic waste quickly without smells. Various composting methods are described, including the pit, heap and NADEP methods which involve layering organic materials in pits or piles and turning the materials to aid decomposition. Microorganisms and their roles in the composting process are also outlined.
1. The document discusses various methods for preparing organic manures like farm yard manure (FYM) and compost. It describes the pit method, heap method and box method for FYM preparation. For compost preparation, it explains the Indore, rainwater, Coimbatore, NADEP and Bangalore methods.
2. Key steps for the pit method of FYM include filling an excavated pit layer-by-layer with manure and covering each layer with soil. For compost, the Indore method involves filling a pit with biomass layers, sprinkling slurry and turning the pile periodically over 3-4 months.
The wicking bed system captures carbon from the atmosphere in the soil through a wet and dry cycle during decomposition. This reduces carbon emissions. It also allows food production with minimal water loss through an underground water reservoir accessed by plants. Organic material decomposes anaerobically, embedding carbon in the soil long-term. The system improves soil quality and structure while efficiently using water resources through capillary action.
The Wicking Worm Bed Revolution for Drought GardeningSeeds
The wicking bed system allows food to be produced with reduced and erratic rainfall by capturing water and nutrients below the surface. It improves soil quality over time by encouraging fungal decomposition that embeds carbon in the soil. Wicking beds regulate soil moisture for plant growth using a waterproof liner and drainage holes to retain an underground reservoir of water that wicks up through screening rocks and soil. This system produces higher yields with less water loss compared to conventional irrigation methods.
The Indore process involves composting farm waste and cattle dung in layers in a pit with ventilation holes. The material is turned over three times during the two month composting period. The Bangalore process uses layers of organic material, farm yard manure or dung/urine mixture, and soil in a pit. It is left open for a week for aerobic decomposition before being sealed for anaerobic fermentation over 4-5 months. Vermicomposting uses earthworms to break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost over 1-3 months by providing suitable moisture, aeration, and pH conditions for the earthworms.
The document describes two methods for making mushroom compost: long and short. The long method involves turning the compost pile outside over 28 days. The short method involves placing compost materials in an insulated chamber for 6-8 days to rapidly increase the temperature and kill insects before pasteurizing for 6 more days. Good compost is a dark brown color, has 68-70% moisture, around 2.3-2.5% nitrogen, and no ammonia smell.
Composting Worm Farms and Bokashi: A How To Guidex3G9
This document provides instructions for composting and worm farming. It explains that compost is created through the decomposition of organic materials like garden and food waste. It takes 2-18 months to produce compost depending on the method used. Worm farming is an alternative that uses worms to break down food scraps into valuable worm castings and tea. The document provides detailed steps for setting up compost bins and worm farms, including choosing a location, adding materials, maintenance requirements, and common issues and solutions.
This document provides instructions and information about composting and worm farming. It discusses what compost is and the benefits of composting, such as returning organic matter to soil and reducing waste. It then describes how to set up compost piles or bins, including choosing a site, layering materials, and turning the compost. The document also explains worm farming, how to set up a worm farm, what worms eat, and how to harvest and use the worm castings and tea. It discusses different types of compost and worm bins and provides sources to purchase bins or instructions on how to make your own.
The document provides instructions for creating compost using foliage, grass, manure, rice husks, bran, molasses, and a starter material. It recommends creating a pit that is 2x2.5 feet and 40-60 cm deep in a shaded area. The materials should be layered and mixed together, with molasses and starter added to moisture of 50%. The compost pile should be checked after 2-3 days by feeling the temperature inside and watered as needed over 6-7 days. The compost is finished after 20-30 days when the temperature drops and it no longer smells unpleasant.
Composting methods and techniques (praveen.b.patil)21;05;14praveenentomo
This document discusses different types and methods of compost preparation. It describes rural and urban compost, noting their differing nutrient contents. Several common composting methods are outlined, including the Indore, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and NADEP methods. Vermicomposting is also summarized, along with the nutrient composition and benefits of vermicompost. Key earthworm species used in vermicomposting and their ideal growing conditions are highlighted.
The document provides information about home composting, including what materials can be composted, how to build and maintain a compost pile or bin, and the benefits of composting. Key points include:
- Yard trimmings, food scraps (excluding meat, bones, etc.), and wood chips can be composted.
- To build a compost pile, layer brown and green materials with moisture and turn periodically for aeration. Insulation over winter keeps the pile active.
- Composting recycles nutrients and returns them to soil, improving plant growth while reducing landfill waste. The process is aided by microorganisms and works best with the right carbon-nitrogen balance and
This document provides guidance on composting organic waste to reduce landfill waste and enrich soil. It discusses setting up a compost bin or pile with the proper ratios of green/brown materials and size/placement for optimal decomposition. Turning and monitoring the pile is important to maintain optimal moisture, oxygen and temperature conditions for microorganisms to break down the materials into nutrient-rich compost within 6 months. Various composting methods are described and composting provides environmental and gardening benefits.
This document discusses various methods of composting, including farm composting (Indore, Bangalore, NADEP methods) and urban composting (Coimbatore method). It also covers vermicomposting using various earthworm species. The main composting methods involve layering organic waste with materials like soil, cow dung and urine, and leaving the pile to decompose over 1-5 months before use as fertilizer. Vermicomposting relies on earthworms and microbes to stabilize organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
Buried clay pot irrigation is an ancient method that improves crop production in dry areas with scarce water. Clay pots buried in the soil slowly release water directly to the plant's roots. This is more efficient than surface watering and helps crops grow in salty or dry soils. Farmers regularly check and refill the pots to provide the right amount of water. Variations use clay pipes instead of pots or harvest roof rainwater to fill the pots. The method works well for crops, trees, and dealing with issues like salinity in dryland soils.
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The global retail industry has weathered numerous storms, with the financial crisis of 2008 serving as a poignant reminder of the sector's resilience and adaptability. However, as we navigate the complex landscape of 2024, retailers face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative strategies and a fundamental shift in mindset. This white paper contrasts the impact of the 2008 recession on the retail sector with the current headwinds retailers are grappling with, while offering a comprehensive roadmap for success in this new paradigm.
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2. NADEP method of making miracle compost was
first invented by a farmer named Narayan Deotao
Pandharipande (also popularly known as
“Nadepkaka”) living in Maharashtra (India).
NADEP method uses a permanently built tank of
mud or clay bricks, or cement blockettes. This is
good where moisture is limiting, and is the best
way to make compost after the rains have
finished and during the dry season.
3. Composting began a comeback toward end of the last century
with interest surging in recent years as economic and
environmental factors have begun to change the way the world
looks at crop production, environmental concerns chemical
agriculture raises, and waste society generates.
Compost is a way of returning safe, easily mineralized, organic
matter, or humus, to the soil. Even though organic matter is a
relatively small fraction of soil content, it can have a dynamic
influence on the health of the soil as a whole. Compost is
organic matter that has been broken down through the action
of aerobic microbes and the heat they produce then
subsequently built up into humus. Art and science of making
compost for use as fertilizer has been around for centuries.
Midwest Bio-Systems has combined this art with today’s
science, specialized equipment and proprietary methodology
that together produce compost that can help solve many of
world’s agricultural and waste management problems.
4. NADEP method of making miracle compost was first invented by a farmer
named Narayan Deotao Pandharipande (also popularly known as
“Nadepkaka”) living in Maharashtra (India). This method becomes quite
popular among the farmers in western India. In dryland conditions, organic
manures play a great role as they not only supply balanced nutrients but also
retain substantial amount of moisture. Traditionally, farmers used to apply
farmyard manures to crops grown under rainfed condition. No scientific
procedures are followed for preparing the manure and as a result the quality
of the manure used to be very poor. Slowly over a period of time farmers
have lost interest in farmyard manure and mainly depending on chemical
fertilizers, which further deteriorated the soil health, infiltration and water
holding capacities compost can be prepared from wide range of organic
materials including dead plant material such as crop residues, weeds, forest
litter and kitchen waste.
Compost making is an efficient way of converting all kinds biomass into high
value fertilizer that serves as a good alternative to farmyard manure,
especially for crop-growing households without livestock.
5. NADEP method uses a permanently built tank of mud or clay bricks,
or cement blockettes. It is, therefore, important to choose the
permanent site for the tank with care. This is good anytime of the year
where moisture is limiting, and is the best way to make compost after
the rains have finished and during the dry season.
Prepare and dig the pit, or better still, a series of three pits, when land
is moist and easier to dig, and/or when there is a gap between other
farming activities.
If possible, make compost immediately at the end of the rainy season
while there are plenty of green and moist plant materials.
In the dry season, make the pit near a place where water can be
added, e.g. next to the home compound where waste water and urine
can be thrown on the compost materials, or near a water point, e.g. a
pond, or near a stream where animals come to drink.
Mark place of the pit with a ring of stones or a small fence so people
and animals do not fall into it accidentally.
6. 1. The inside dimensions of the tank are as follows:
Length: 3 metres
Width: 2 metres
Height: 1 metre
2. This size of tank requires 120–150 blockettes or mud bricks, four 50-kg
bags of cement, and two boxes of sand. Five iron rods can be used to
strengthen the floor, but they are not essential.
3. The building should be done by a properly qualified mason, i.e. someone
who knows how to build such a structure.
4. The floor of the tank is made of bricks or blockettes laid on the ground
and covered with a layer of cement.
5. Each of the four walls has three rows of holes or gaps between the bricks
or blockettes.
6. After the tank is built, the walls and floor are covered with a light plaster
of fresh cow dung mixed with water, and then the plaster is left to dry.
7. NADEP tank is filled in one or two days of hard work. It has to be done by a
team. Before filling the tank, the following materials must be collected
together:
1. Dry and green plant materials: 1400–1500 kg is needed. Grass, hay or straw
that has left over from feeding animals, or that has been damaged by rain, is
very suitable.
2. Cow dung or partly dried bio slurry (the discharge from a biogas digester):
90–100 kg or 10 sacks.
3. Dried soil that has been collected from cattle pens, cleaning drains, paths,
etc.: 1750 kg are
needed. The soil should be sieved to remove old tins, plastic, glass, stones,
etc.
4. Water: amount varies with the season and the proportion of dry to green
plant materials available. However, usually an equivalent amount to plant
materials is needed, i.e. 140–150 litres.
5. If urine from cattle and/or people is available, it should be diluted in the
proportion of 1 part urine for 10 parts water (1 jug of urine put into 10 jugs of
water in a bucket).
6. Before starting to fill the tank, sides and floor of the tank are thoroughly
wetted with slurry made from fresh cow dung mixed into water.
8. 7. The three layers used to fill the tank are as follows:
First layer: use 100–150 kg of dry or mixed dry and green plant materials to make a
layer 15–25 cm thick at the sides, and slightly thicker in the middle.
Second layer: mix 4 kg of cow dung or 10 kg of fresh biogas slurry in 25–50 litres of
water and sprinkle or scatter it over the plant materials so they get completely
moistened.
Third layer: cover the wet plant waste and cow dung or slurry layer with 50–60 kg of
clean, sieved top soil.
8. Continue to fill the tank like a sandwich with these three layers put in sequence.
Put more materials in the middle of the tank than around the sides. This will give a
dome shape to the filled tank with the center 30–50 cm higher than the sides.
9. Cover the last layer of plant materials with a layer of soil 7–8 cm thick. Make a cow
dung plaster and cover the soil so that there are no cracks showing. The top of the
filled tank can also be covered with plastic, particularly to protect the compost
making process during rainy seasons.
10. After the tank is filled, the progress of compost making can be tested by pushing
a stick into the tank through the gaps in the wall. In a school or agricultural college,
the students can monitor the changes in temperature by inserting a long
thermometer, e.g. a soil thermometer.
11. As the materials decompose in the compost making process, the top of the filled
tank will shrink down below the sides of the tank.
9. It is important to keep the contents of the tank moist, i.e. with a
moisture content of 15–20%.
1. Check the mud plaster seal on the top of the tank and fill any
cracks that appear with cow dung plaster.
2. Pull out any weeds if they start to grow on the surface, as their
root systems can damage the cover and take water out of the
compost.
3. If the atmosphere gets very dry and hot, such as in the dry season,
water can be sprayed through the gaps in the walls of the tank.
The decomposition process for compost to be made takes about three
to four months in a warm climate. When it is mature, it is dark
brown, moist, and with a pleasant earthy smell: little can be seen of
the original materials that were put into the tank. This mature
compost should not be allowed to dry out or it will lose a lot of its
nitrogen. However, before the compost is mixed to make nursery
soil, it should be sieved. The sieved compost is used in making the
soil for the nursery beds, and the remainder is kept and added to a
new compost-making process. One NADEP tank of the size
described here can produce about 300 tonnes of high quality
compost.
10. Conditions in the Compost Making Process
When the compost pit has been filled or the piling of materials
is complete, it should be checked regularly to make sure that
there is enough but not too much moisture, and that it is
getting hot, at least in the first two to three weeks.
For Compost Made By Piling Materials on the Ground
• The stick can be inserted or pushed in horizontally between
two layers about half way up the pit; or
• The stick can be pushed in vertically in the centre of the heap
so it goes through all the layers. However, it is best if the stick
or length of bamboo is placed in the centre after the foundation
layer has been laid and then the layering process is completed
with the stick remaining vertical
For Compost Made in a Pit
• The stick or length of bamboo is pushed in vertically through
the whole layer, or put in place while the compost pit is being
filled.
• The stick must be longer than the depth of the pit.
11. Checking Heat and Moisture
One week after all the materials have been put in a heap
or pit, and it has been covered, remove the inserted stick
and immediately place it on the back of your hand.
1. If the stick feels warm or hot and the smell is good, the
temperature is normal for the compost and good
decomposition has started.
2. If the stick feels cool or cold and there is little smell, the
temperature is too low for good composition. This
usually means that the materials are too dry, and some
water and/or urine should be added.
3. If the stick is warm and wet, and there is a bad smell
like ammonia, this indicates that there is too little air and
too much water in the compost. The materials will be
rotting and not making good compost.
12. If the materials are cool and dry
1. Lift up the top layers and put them to the side
of the pit or heap.
2. Sprinkle water or cattle urine or cattle urine
diluted with water on the material in the bottom.
3. Then put back the material in layers of about 25
cm each sprinkling water or a mixture of water
and urine over each.
4. Replace the testing stick and cover the heap or
top of the pit with soil, leaves, plastic etc.
13. If the materials are too wet
1. Collect some more dry plant materials and/or some old dry compost.
Break up and mix the materials. If old dry compost is not available, use
only the dry plant materials. Lift off the top of the heap or take out the top
half of the materials from the pit and put them to one side.
3. Mix the new dry materials with the wet compost materials in the bottom.
4. Put back the materials from the side of the heap or pit. If these materials
are wet and decaying, put in alternate layers of new dry plant materials
with the wet materials.
5. If the top materials are moist and brown showing compost making has
started, put them back as they are.
6. Put back the vertical testing stick.
7. Do not seal the top but make a new test after a week. If the stick is warm
or hot and the smell is good, good compost making has started and the
heap or top of the pit can be sealed and covered. Testing for heat and
moisture should be done every week to 10 days until mature compost is
made
14. Although the quality of compost is best evaluated
through the growth and productivity of the plants
grown on soil treated with it, it is possible to evaluate
compost quality through seeing, touching and
smelling:
• Good quality compost is rich in plant nutrients and
has a crumb-like structure, like broken up bread.
• It is black or dark brown and easily holds moisture,
i.e. water stays in it, and it does not dry out fast.
• It has a good smell, like clean newly-ploughed soil,
with a smell somewhat like that of lime or lemon
15. Reduced cash expenses on chemical fertilizer,
improved soil fertility, increased yield .
Supports organic crop production, reduced
dependence on outside inputs .
From each NADEP tank approximately 2.5 tons of
compost is prepared within 90-120 days.
The use of compost reduced the need for mineral
fertilizer thus reducing production costs and outside
dependence.
16. The product is weighty and bulky, making it expensive to transport.
The nutrient value of compost is low compared with that of chemical
fertilizers, and the rate of nutrient release is slow so that it cannot usually
meet the nutrient requirement of crops in a short time, thus resulting in
some nutrient deficiency
The nutrient composition of compost is highly variable compared to
chemical fertilizers.
Agricultural users might have concerns regarding potential levels of heavy
metals and other possible contaminants in compost, particularly mixed
municipal solid wastes. The potential for contamination becomes an
important issue when compost is used on food crops.
Long-term and/or heavy application of composts to agricultural soils has
been found to result in salt, nutrient, or heavy metal accumulation and may
adversely affect plant growth, soil organisms, water quality, and animal
and human health