Turning waste to value. How I make organic fertiliser from rice husks which are considered waste!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c7Y22PxYQM

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10:32:00

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2023

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Biochar was used by a farmer which lead to double the yield because it counteracted the acidity effect of the farm. The organic fertilizer has both the liming effect as well as the fertilizer effect to provide nutrients for the crops.

The use of biochar not only helps counteract soil acidity but also enhances crop yield. Organic fertilizers provide both a liming effect and nutrient supply to support crop growth. These fertilizers are customized for specific farms through various production methods, ensuring the inclusion of appropriate nutrient mixes that transform biochar into a valuable fertilizer. It is recommended to utilize soil testing services before applying organic fertilizers to accurately determine the farm’s requirements. Additionally, agronomical services should be sought throughout the entire farming process, from land preparation to harvest.

Production and Nutrient Mixing

Different production methods are employed to tailor fertilizers to specific farms. pH adjustments can be made to render the fertilizer either acidic or alkaline, based on the farm’s needs. The nutrient mix added to the biochar product varies depending on the desired purpose, thereby transforming it into a fertilizer. Various fertilizer products are available, including basal fertilizers for planting, top dressing options, and acidic soil amendments for highly acidified soil. To ascertain the precise organic fertilizer needs for their farms, farmers can avail themselves of soil testing services. Additionally, agronomical services should be enlisted for guidance from the planning and land preparation stages through to the final services provided.

Sequence from Sequence to Description
00:0001:30Introduction.
01:3102:51The rice husks were first turned into briquettes which didn't well. This thus led to the idea of taking it to the farm hence Safi organics was started to put it in action.
02:5203:50Plain biochar was used by a farmer which lead to double the yield because it counteracted the acidity effect of the farm. The organic fertilizer has both the liming effect as well as the fertilizer effect to provide nutrients for the crops.
03:5105:00Different method of production are used which helps in tailoring the fertilizer to a specific farm. Such that they alter the pH of the fertilizer to be either acidic or alkaline depending on the need of the farm.
05:0106:18Different combinations of the nutrients mix is added to the biochar to make it a fertilizer. A variety of products are made including: basal fertilizer for planting, top dressing and acidic soil amender for extremely acidified soil packaged in 50kgs bags retailing between 1700 and 2000 Kenya shillings.
06:1907:33Safi organics offers soil testing service to the farmers to determine accurately what they need in their farms in terms of fertilizers. They also have agronomical services from the time of planning and land preparation to the time of service.
07:3409:02Biggest challenge was changing the mentality of farmers but they overcame this by doing a lot of demos. Their main aim is to bring value to rice husks and reduce waste thus they purchase rice husks from farmers.
09:0310:32Summary.

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