Accelerated Biocomposting: For Ecological Agriculture Good Practices and Biodynamic Livelihoods Prosperity in terms of Climate Smart Extension Education by Odisha Livelihoods Mission
Year: 2019
Type: article
Abstract: A chemical fertilizer is a substance applied to soils or directly onto plants to provide nutrients optimal for their growth and development.The essential nutrients contained in these fertilizers are nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium (NPK), as well as other nutritional substances in smaller amounts-all presented in a form that can easily be absorbed and metabolized by plants.Chemical fertilizers have become a staple in many yards and gardens, and can be a key component of a healthy lawn care routine.One of the biggest advantages of synthetic fertilizer is that it will provide immediate nourishment, particularly when compared with its organic counterparts, which release nutrients much more slowly.This makes it the most effective solution for plants that are struggling and in need of immediate help.And because they've been specifically formulated, you have access to the specific nutritional content of these types of fertilizers, allowing you to better gauge what you are feeding your plants.Many of these types of fertilizers are highly acidic, which in turn often increases the acidity of the soil, thereby reducing beneficial organisms and stunting plant growth.By upsetting this natural ecosystem, long-term use of synthetic fertilizer can eventually lead to a chemical imbalance in the recipient plants.Chemical fertilizer must also be applied in moderation, as too much can easily "burn" the plants and sometimes even kill them.From a green standpoint, they contribute to groundwater pollution when they accompany natural runoff from your yard or garden, and the process of manufacturing them releases greenhouse gases and other pollutants into the environment as well.On the other hand , organic fertilizers are quite reliable as they donot have any environmental impacts.The only disadvantage being they take time to work.Moreover , their production takes time.If we can use a method , which can be economical and also produce organic fertilizers comparatively faster , it can be used in daily household and also environment can be protected.Composting is nature's way of recycling.Composting biodegrades organic waste.i.e. food waste, manure, leaves, grass trimmings, paper, wood, feathers, crop residue etc., and turns it into a valuable organic fertilizer.Composting is a natural biological process, carried out under controlled aerobic conditions (requires oxygen).In this process, various microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, break down organic matter into simpler substances.The effectiveness of the composting process is dependent upon the environmental conditions present within the composting system i.e. oxygen, temperature, moisture, material disturbance, organic matter and the size and activity of microbial populations.Composting is not a mysterious or complicated process.Natural recycling (composting) occurs on a continuous basis in the natural environment.Organic matter is metabolized by microorganisms and consumed by invertebrates.The resulting nutrients are returned to the soil to support plant growth.Composting is relatively simple to manage and can be carried out on a wide range of scales in almost any indoor or outdoor environment and in almost any geographic location.It has the potential to manage most of the organic material in the waste stream including restaurant waste, leaves and yard wastes, farm waste, animal manure, animal carcasses, paper products, sewage sludge,
Author: Bibhu Santosh Behera
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Zero hunger, Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2980650598