A comparative study of assessing organic matter decomposition between composting and vermicomposting process

Rahman, Mohammad Mahbubur; Kabir, Akma; Hashem, MA; Islam, Shahidul; Haque, M. N.; Rahman, MM

doi:10.3329/ajmbr.v6i4.51245

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“…Direct application of manure to the crop land is not a good practice. Manure should be decomposed through composting, vermicomposting or anaerobic digestion before applied to the soil (Al Amin et al, 2020;Rahman et al, 2020aRahman et al, , 2020bRana et al, 2020;Roy et al, 2013;Sarker et al, 2021). Manure can be converted into valuable resources through proper treatment; otherwise it may be the cause of environmental pollution (Ahsan et al, 2013;Alam et al, 2013;Lee et al, 2009;Islam et al, 2010;Rahman et al, 2013;Sarker et al, 2009;Won et al, 2016).…”

Section: Manure Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Socio economic status of beef fattened farmers of Kauniaupazila at Rangpur district of Bangladesh

Hasan¹,

Rahman²,

Hashem³

et al. 2021

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The study was aimed to assess the socio economic status of livestock farmers and ongoing beef fattening practices at some selected areas of Rangpur district of Bangladesh. The study was carried out through a structured questionnaire among 45 selected farmers during February to May, 2020.Parameters studied were the farmers age, level of education, occupation, household size, land size, source of capital, family income from cattle fattening, farm size, net income from cattle fattening, problems regarding cattle fattening. It was found from the study that the respondents were aged from 25 to 60 years and most of them were male. Majority of the farmers (44%) farmers belong to middle-aged category compared to young (31%) and old aged (24%) farmers. Majority of the farmers family size were small (42%). It was found that the majority of the marginal farmers engaged in beef fattening (46%). About 47% beef fattening farmers had primary education followed by SSC level education (24%) and 16% farmers had no education. About 56% farmers used own capital for fattening, while 33,7 and 4% farmers got loan from NGO, other people and bank respectively. Majority of the farmers (42%) reared 2-5 beef cattle and the herd size was found reciprocal with number of farmers. Most of the farmers (44%) reared indigenous bulls compared to crossbred (24%) and mixture of both (31%). A significant number of farmers reared uncastrated bulls (89%) and nobody reared cow or heifer for fattening. Majority of the farmers' fattened cattle only before Eid-ul-Adha (58%) and only 24% farmer fattened cattle round the year and the rest of the farmers practiced seasonal fattening. Majority of the beef fattened farmers used the cow dung as fuel (44%) rather than other beneficial utilization. Compost and vermicompost production practices were done by 22 and 2% farmers, respectively in the study area. Therefore, it would be stated that rural people had a great contribution on beef production in Bangladesh.

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Socio economic status of beef fattened farmers of Kauniaupazila at Rangpur district of Bangladesh

Hasan¹,

Rahman²,

Hashem³

et al. 2021

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“…These livestock manures might be converted into a valuable resource through proper recycling; otherwise, these are a burden on the environment (Rahman et al, 2020a(Rahman et al, & 2020bAl Amin et al, 2020;Rana et al, 2020;Punde and Ganorkar, 2012). Cattle manure is a valuable resource that provides high amounts of macro-and micronutrients for plant (Sarker et al, 2018;Islam et al, 2010;Ghos et al, 2004).…”

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“…Vermicompost contains higher NPK than in the compost and also contain auxin and gibberellins that enhance plant growth simultaneously reducing the growth of pathogens. Earthworm helps to stabilize nutrients during the vermicomposting process from waste biomasses and to reduce the risk of environmental hazard (Rahman et al, 2020b). Worm castings or worm feces are called vermicast that are produced after digestion in the earthworms.…”

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Effects of moisture content on the quality of vermicompost produced from cattle manure

Hossen

Khan

Azad

et al. 2022

Bang. J. Anim. Sci.

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This research aimed to evaluate the quality of vermicompost produced from cattle manure at different levels of moisture content. For this purpose, cattle manure containing different moisture content such as 60% moisture (T1), 70% moisture (T2) and 80% moisture (T3) treatments were adopted with 3 replications. A total of 9 vermicomposting pits were filled with 25 kg of cattle manure, each having the same amount of red worms. Parameters studied were dry matter (DM), crude fibre (CF), crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), ash and pH. Results showed that 63% DM was increased in T2 and this value was significantly higher than T1 and T3 (p> 0.05). The rate of CF degradation was 46, 78 and 72% in T1, T2 and T3, respectively. The CF degradation was also significantly higher in T2 compared to the other two treatments (p> 0.05). In the case of CP, a slightly higher CP was found in T2 followed by T1 and a little bit lower in T3 after 60 days of vermicomposting period. The EE content was slightly higher in all 3 treatments after 60 days of vermicomposting, but this difference was not significantly different among the treatments. The ash content was slightly higher in all 3 treatments after 60 days of vermicomposting, but this difference was also not significantly varied. The pH was significantly differed with the 3 treatments after 60 days of vermicomposting. From the above results, it was revealed that T2 would be the suitable level of moisture for CF degradation and increased CP content in the final vermicompost. Therefore, it might be concluded that cattle manure containing 70% initial moisture would be a good option for vermicomposting. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science. 2022. 51 (2): 40-46

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“…Indiscriminate dumping of manures creates several problems including nuisance odor, flies and beetles and heavy traffic causing damage of roads. These livestock manures could be a valuable resource if proper recycling method is adopted; otherwise these are the burden for environment (Al Amin et al, 2020;Krishan et al, 2014;Punde and Ganorkar, 2012;Rahman et al, 2020a and2020b;Rana et al, 2020). Manures are the most significant resource for soil fertility that supplies macro and micro-nutrients for crop growth (Ghos et al, 2004;Islam et al, 2010;Sarker et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Both compost and vermicompost are excellent soil amendments that enhance soil fertility and plant growth. Rahman et al (2020b) stated that vermicompost is superior to compost in several cases such as higher NPK concentration, presence of auxin and gibberellins that enhances plant growth and reduced the growth of pathogens. Earthworm along with aerobic microorganisms helps to stabilize nutrients during vermicomposting process from waste biomasses and reduce the risk of environmental pollution.…”

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Production and evaluation of vermicompost from different types of livestock manures

Rahman¹

2021

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This study aimed to identify the quality of vermicompost produced from different types of livestock manures at the same environmental condition. For this purpose nine concrete pits, locally called as 'chari' was used to prepare vermicompost. Three treatments (T 1 : cow dung, T 2 : horse manure and T 3 : goat manure) were replicated three times each and the total of nine vermicomposting pits were used in this experiment. The parameters studied were DM, OM, ash, TN, CF and pH at different day intervals. The results showed that the manure type has a significant influence on the quality of the final vermicompost. This study found that DM content increased gradually up to 45th day and differed significantly (p<0.01) among treatments and among day intervals. Organic matter (OM) also decreased gradually in all treatments of vermicomposting over 45 day's period of composting. CF content in T 1 , T 2 and T 3 decreased gradually and the degradation of CF varied significantly (P<0.01) between treatments and day intervals up to 45 days period. In all three treatments of vermicomposting, TN content gradually increases with the increase of time. Over the time, a little change occurred in pH in all treatments but those were not followed a trend. pH also differ significantly (P<0.05) among treatments and among day intervals but not significant (P>0.05) between treatments and day intervals. Finally, it may be concluded that organic matter degradation rate is faster in vermicomposting of goat manure than cattle and horse manure.

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A comparative study of assessing organic matter decomposition between composting and vermicomposting process

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Socio economic status of beef fattened farmers of Kauniaupazila at Rangpur district of Bangladesh

Socio economic status of beef fattened farmers of Kauniaupazila at Rangpur district of Bangladesh

Effects of moisture content on the quality of vermicompost produced from cattle manure

Production and evaluation of vermicompost from different types of livestock manures

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