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Wealth out of Waste

Wealth out of Waste: "Poultry litter compost and vermicompost by incorporating rice hull" developed by ICAR-DPR and ICAR-CRIDA

One of the major issues the poultry industry is currently facing is the accumulation of a large amount of wastes, especially manure and litter, generated by intensive production, which is causing major environmental problems if disposed of in the field without any treatment. This problem can be solved by utilizing the litter for productive purposes by converting poultry litter (Waste) to vermicompost (Wealth). The poultry litter generated, could be successfully converted into compost by mixing with rice hulls in the proper ratio of carbon to nitrogen (C/N ratio) content present in the litter as well as in rice hulls. Finally, vermicompost was prepared from the compost by introducing earthworms into the pile of compost.

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

The compost was prepared to have a C/N ratio of 35:1 by mixing poultry litter with rice hulls having Relative Humidity of 45%, pH 5.5 and Temperature 39⁰C. 35 Kg of litter was mixed with 84 Kg of rice hulls. The humidity was maintained at around 45 to 50%. The rice hull was properly mixed with poultry litter. The temperature was changing due to the growth of the microbes inside the pile. The compost was ready on the 98^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 the 116^th day after the introduction of earthworms. The Relative Humidity was 50%, the pH was 5.5 and the Temperature was 25⁰C on the 80^th day.

Rice hulls Compost with C/N ratio of 35:1 Vermicompost with C/N ratio of 35:1

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

The compost was prepared to have a C/N ratio of 30:1 by mixing litter with rice hulls as a supplement having Relative Humidity of 47%, pH 5.5 and Temperature 40⁰C. 51 Kg of litter was mixed with 84.15 Kg of rice hulls. The rice hull was properly mixed with poultry litter. With time, the temperature of the pile was kept on changing due to the growth of the microbes. The compost was ready on the 98^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 the 116^th day after the introduction of earthworms. The Relative Humidity was 50%, the pH was 5.5 and the Temperature of the pile was 24⁰C on the final day.

Compost with C/N ratio of 30:1 Vermicompost with C/N ratio of 30:1

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

The compost was prepared to have a C/N ratio of 25:1 by mixing litter with rice hulls as a supplement having Relative Humidity 48%, pH 5.5 and Temperature 42⁰C during initial days. The temperature kept on changing due to the multiplication of the microbes in the pile. For making compost 84 Kg of litter was mixed with 84 Kg of rice hulls. The compost was ready on the 98^thday. After the compost was ready, earthworms were introduced into the pile for converting it into vermicompost. The final product (vermicompost) was ready on the 116^th day after the introduction of earthworms. The Relative Humidity was 50%, pH was 5.5 and Temperature was 25⁰C on the final day of vermicompost formation.

Compost with C/N ratio of 25:1 Vermicompost with C/N ratio of 25:1

National Girl Child Day 2022

ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad Celebrates National Girl Child Day 2022

National Girl Child Day- 2022 was celebrated by ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad on 24^th January 2022. It is initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India led by our beloved Prime Minister. This program was conducted to spread awareness about inequities that girls face in Indian society and the need for their development for a brighter tomorrow.

The program was organized under Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav. Fifteen girls studying in different schools, aged between 8-13 years, were participated in this function. They gave their opinion about the challenges faced by the girls in the 22nd century. They also gave their opinion on the need for girls’ education, problems faced by girls in the society in the present scenario, and different roles played by girls throughout their life and hardships faced by the girls. Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, DPR emphasized the need for empowering the girls for a better future in society. He also added that they should be given priority and should not be discriminated against. The program was followed by the felicitation of girls. The program was coordinated by Dr. N. Anand Laxmi, Principal Scientist of this Directorate.

National Girl Child Day 2022

CLA on Poultry Training 2022

ICAR-DPR Organized Training Program on Certified Livestock Advisor on Poultry (Module-II)

A training program on “Certified Livestock Advisor on Poultry, Module – II” sponsored by MANAGE, Hyderabad was organized by ICAR–Directorate of Poultry Research Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, during 28 Dec 2021 to 11 Jan 2022. A total of 11 Animal Husbandry officers from 7 states/UT attended the programme. The trainees were exposed to various aspects of poultry production such as breeding, nutrition, management and health care. The training module included theory, practical demonstrations and hands on experience on farm and hatchery operations. A total of 35 lectures and 9 practical sessions were arranged during the training program. Apart from the Faculty members of Institute, several Industry experts also delivered lectures and provided inputs in commercial poultry farming. The participants were also taken to the adopted village to learn more about the backyard poultry farming as well to the other ICAR institutes to learn more about the value addition of products. On 11 Jan 2022, during the valedictory function, Dr R N Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR and Dr N Balasubramani, Director (CCA), MANAGE graced the occasion and distributed the certificates to the participants. The Director of ICAR-DPR interacted with the participants about the importance of the training program. The participants gave their feedback about the training program as very useful. Dr S S Paul and Dr S. Jayakumar coordinated the program.

CLA on Poultry Training

DAPSC Programme at Shankarpur

On Field Training cum Input Distribution Programme Organised at Shankarpur Village Under DAPSC Programme

Backyard poultry has emerged as a crucial tool for improving the economic and nutritional security of marginalised populations. Backyard poultry generates additional revenue rapidly with modest inputs by the sale of eggs or birds and offers rural households access to high-quality animal protein i.e. eggs, and meat. Under the DAPSC Scheme, the Directorate has launched backyard poultry training and inputs distribution in several villages of Kottapalle Mandal, Old Adilabad district (new Mancherial district). As part of the scheme, on 29th December 2021, an on-field training programme was organised for the 100 SC families of the Shankarpur village regarding general management, feeding and health care management of backyard poultry. A baseline survey of the beneficiaries was also done. An exhibition was organised for school children to create awareness about the importance of eggs and meat. About 80 School children visited the exhibition. To promote backyard poultry farming, a total of 492 Gramapriya grower birds, 100 temporary night shelters, 100 feeders and 100 night shelters were also distributed to 100 SC families. Dr.A.Kannan, Principal Scientist, Dr M.Shanmugam, Dr RajaRavindra and Dr Vijay Kumar Senior Scientists coordinated the programme. Dr.Pavan Kumar, VAS, Kottapalle, Animal Husbandry Department, Telangana and local panchayat president and members also participated in the programme. The programme was conducted as per the latest guidelines of COVID-19.

DAPSC programme at Inturu village

DAPSC programme at Inturu village, Andhra Pradesh

A program was organised by ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad under the Development Action Plan for Schedule Castes (DAPSC) scheme at the Inturu Village, Amruthalur Mandal, Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh on 21 & 22 December, 2021. An onsite training programme was conducted for the SC beneficiaries on backyard poultry farming. The local body representatives participated in the program and appreciated the efforts of the Directorate in organizing such a programme in their village which helps to improve the livelihoods of the poor and landless beneficiaries. The farmers were elaborated on the role of improved backyard chicken varieties in alleviating malnutrition in children, elderly people, pregnant and lactating women. The role of backyard chicken as a entrepreneurship to rural youth is also emphasised. The different managemental practises to be adopted in rearing the improved chicken varieties for better productivity and economic returns are explained to the beneficiaries. A base line data survey was also conducted to evaluate the living standards of the beneficiaries. Under the programme, 600 birds of Gramapriya chicken, 500 kgs of feed, 100 waterers and 100 feeders were distributed along with 100 night shelters to 100 beneficiaries. The programme was attended by Dr. A.Kannan, Dr. Santosh Haunshi and Dr. M. Shanmugam of the Directorate and Dr. Chandrasekar Reddy, VAS of the Mandal. The role of Swachtha for a healthy and prosperous life is also discussed with the villagers. The programme was coordinated by Dr. K.S. Rajaravindra, Senior Scientist of this Directorate.