Thumburmuzhy composting by Dr FX

AEROBIC COMPOST THUMBURMUZHY MODEL FERRO CEMENT STRUCTURE 4 X 4 X 4 FEET COW DUNG DRY LEAF /PAPER/STRAW WASTE

-6 INCH -6 INCH -6 INCH

8 TIERS

PRINCIPLE MICROBES (Cow Dung) CONVERT THE WASTE TO COMPOST UTILIZING THE CARBON SOURCE (Dry leaf) FOR ENERGY OXYGEN IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE MICROBES

BY DISINTEGRATION OF WASTE IN ADDITION TO COMPOST, CARBON DIOXIDE, NITRATE AND AMMONIA ARE PRODUCED TEMPERATURE BUILD UP- DESTROYS MANY PATHOGENIC MICROBES

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A new layering system for Kerala Agro zones

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New cost effective construction technique

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Suitable for composting the animal waste and carcass

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Not labour intensive

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Minimum care needed

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Less methane and carbon dioxide so Ecofriendly

Analysis of the Manure Agronomy Dept College of Horticulture • Samples 10 • Average values – N = 1.57% – P = 0.049% – K =0.73%

• Samples 25 Average values – N = 1.85% – P = 0.80% – K = 0.82%

SCREENING OF BACTERIAL ISOLATES FOR MANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL AND URBAN SOLID WASTE 1 D. Girija, 2Francis Xavier, 1E. Sunil, 1K. Deepa, 1K. Jisharaj and 2Anju Paul Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University Cattle Breeding Farm, Thumburmuzhi, Chalakkudy,Thrissur, Kerala E-mail: devakigirija@gmail.com 1 2

• Bioenergy and waste management a part of mandate of all farms