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ICAR-DPR and ICAR-CRIDA developed Poultry litter compost and vermicompost by mixing paddy straw -"Wealth out of Waste"

            Intensive poultry production results in generation of large quantity of poultry litter. If the litter is disposed off in the field without any treatment, it may cause environmental pollution. This problem can be solved by utilizing the litter for productive purposes. The poultry litter generated, could be successfully converted into compost by mixing it with paddy straw in proper ratio of carbon to nitrogen (C/N ratio) content present in the litter as well as in paddy straw. Finally, vermicompost was developed from the compost by introducing earthworms into the pile of compost. Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director DPR and his team in collaboration with ICAR-CRIDA could convert poultry litter waste to wealth. 

i) Vermicompost preparation with C/N ratio of 35:1

The compost was prepared having C/N ratio of 35:1 by mixing poultry litter with paddy straw having Relative Humidity 45%, pH 5.5 and Temperature 32⁰C. 6 Kg of litter was mixed with 40 Kg of paddy straw. The humidity was maintained at around 45%. The temperature was changing due to the growth of the microbes inside the pile. The compost was ready on 47^th day. Once the compost was ready, earthworms were introduced into the pile of compost for converting it into vermicompost. The final product (vermicompost) was ready on 45^th day after introduction of earthworms. The Relative Humidity was 50%, pH was 5.5 and Temperature was 24⁰C on 45^th day.

   

ii) Vermicompost preparation with C/N ratio of 30:1

The compost was prepared having C/N ratio of 30:1 by mixing litter with paddy straw as supplement having Relative Humidity 45%, pH 5.5 and Temperature 32⁰C. 8.7 Kg of litter was mixed with 40 Kg of paddy straw. The compost was ready on 47^th day. Once the compost was ready, earthworms were introduced into the pile of compost for converting it into vermicompost. The final product (vermicompost) was ready on 45^th day after introduction of earthworms. The Relative Humidity was 50%, pH was 5.5 and Temperature of the pile was 25⁰C on the final day.

   

   

iii) Vermicompost preparation with C/N ratio of 25:1

The compost was prepared having C/N ratio of 25:1 by mixing litter with paddy straw as supplement having Relative Humidity 45%, pH 5.0 and Temperature 31⁰C. 14.3 Kg of litter was mixed with 40 Kg of paddy straw. The compost was ready on 47^th day. After the compost was ready, earthworms were introduced into the pile for converting it into vermicompost. The final product (vermicompost) was ready on 45^th day after introduction of earthworms. The Relative Humidity was 50%, pH was 5.5 and Temperature was 25⁰C on the final day of vermicompost formation.

   

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ICAR-DPR distributed Inputs to SC beneficiaries

An input distribution programme was organised by the ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad under the Development Action Plan for Schedule Castes (DAPSC) at the Kuchipudi and Mulpuru Villages of Amruthalur Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh on 02.06.2022. Under this programme, 1000 birds of improved chicken variety, one tonne of poultry feed and 200 night shelters were distributed to 200 SC beneficiaries of Kuchipudi and Mulpuru villages. The scientific poultry rearing for reaping better profits was explained to the farmers. The need for maintaining cleanliness in the night shelters, providing supplementary feed, clean drinking water and health care to the birds was explained to the farmers in detail. The farmers were explained about the role of backyard poultry in alleviating malnutrition in children, elderly people, and pregnant and lactating women. The benefits of rearing the improved chicken varieties for sustainable livelihoods and nutritional security were discussed. The importance of swachtha in day to day activities was also emphasised to the farmers for overall well being. The programme was coordinated by Dr. K.S. Rajaravindra, and attended by Dr. M. Shanmugam, Senior scientist of this Directorate. 

Regional Station, ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research organized Brain Storming Meet on  “Duck Research in India – a Way Forward”

Regional Station, ICAR-DPR, Bhubaneswar organized a Brain Storming meeting on “Duck Research in India – a Way Forward” on 4th July 2022. The Deputy Director General (Animal Science), Dr. B. N.  Tripathi was the Chief Guest and Dr.R.P.Singh, Director, ICAR-DFMD, Bhubaneswar was the  Guest of Honor. Dr.R.N.Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR presided over the function.. Dr.R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR welcomed the guest and emphasized the importance of duck species in the country and urged the eminent scientist to discuss the researchable issues and come up with recommendations to develop duck production in the country. Dr. C . K. Behura, In charge, Regional Station presented the significant achievements and contribution of the centre in duck development. Dr. Mahesh P.S., Joint Commissioner & Director, CPDO, Bangalore and Dr. A. Jalaudeen, Ex-Director of Academics & Research, KVASU, Kerala narrated the status of duck production in India and abroad and highlighted the researchable issues in different areas of duck production.  Dr.B.N.Tripathi, DDG (AS) stressed on the importance of duck research in India. He suggested to develop a road map to improve the duck production to 40 millions from 33 millions in coming five years. He also emphasized for collaborative program with CPDO for effective extension and propagation of duck rearing. After the presentations, a Round table discussion was held inviting suggestions from all the experts and scientists. The program ended with vote of thanks from Dr.S.K.Sahoo, Pr Scientist.  Experts from the different Government organizations, OUAT, entrepreneurs and scientists participated in the meeting.

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Shri Giriraj Singh, Honourable Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Govt. Of India Inaugurated the Integrated Farming Unit of “Moringa and backyard Poultry” at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, Telangana

 

Hon’ble Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India, Shri. Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Integrated Farming Unit of “Moringa and backyard Poultry” at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, Telangana on 1^st July, 2022. He inspected the newly developed facility at the directorate and appreciated the efforts in creating such a model facility to highlight the benefits of integrated farming. He appreciated the performance of the improved chicken germ plasm developed at this Directorate.  He told that the Directorate is striving hard to develop suitable technologies for both commercial and backyard poultry and also in new frontier areas of Nutrition, Health and Biotechnology. During his address, he reiterated that Poultry farming is one of the most important ways to alleviate malnutrition in rural areas providing additional income to the poor families and nutritional security to the poor and landless farmers. He suggested that this model will help in reducing the feed cost and competitiveness for human food like maize and soybean. He emphasized that youth should be encouraged to take up this technology through start-ups. He also suggested exploring the possibility of branding and marketing of moringa fed chicken egg and meat. He suggested developing a low cost model for entrepreneurship development in integrated farming system with Moringa and backyard poultry. He suggested developing a variety capable of producing about 200 eggs under free range system.

The Guest of Honour, Dr. G. Narendra Kumar, IAS, Director General NRIDPR appreciated the activities of the directorate and suggested for collaboration between the two organizations for the welfare and benefit of the farmers.

Earlier Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director ICAR-DPR welcomed the dignitaries and explained briefly about the various achievements and technologies developed at the directorate. He thanked the honourable minister for extending support in developing an integrated farming unit with Moringa and Chicken at this Directorate.

The officials from NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, State government, Telangana and staff of the directorate participated in the programme.