Essays about: "vermicompost"

Found 5 essays containing the word vermicompost.

  1. 1. The potential use of black soldier fly larvae residue as a fertilizer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Agricultural Biosystems and Techology

    Author : An-Marthe Ingelaere; [2023]
    Keywords : organic waste; fertilizer; black soldier fly; residue; physico-chemical characteristics; sub-Saharan Africa; socio-economic constraints;

    Abstract : In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the primary constraint of agriculture productivity has consistently been ascribed to soil fertility. A common approach to improve soil fertility is the use of fertilizers, both organic and inorganic. Though recently interest is increasing in the use of newer alternatives like biostimulants. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improvement of a Vermicompost Sieving Machine for Smallholder Farmers in the Philippines : A study conducted in science city of Muñoz, Philippines

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Anokina Marcos Yousif; Felipe Vidal; Ioana Cosaceanu; [2023]
    Keywords : Philippines; Philippine Carabao Center; Sieve Machine; Smallholder farmer; Vermicompost; Filippinerna; maskkompostering; Philippine Carabao Center; siktmaskin; småskaliga bönder;

    Abstract : The Philippines has a primarily agricultural economy, with many rural residents relying on farming for their livelihoods. The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) was established in 1992 to support smallholder farmers in the country through research and technology development related to carabaos. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biowastes for Plant Production : a guide to plant biostimulants

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Toolie-Mina Anderback; [2021]
    Keywords : biological waste; by-products; organic inputs; fish protein hydrolysate; vermicompost; seaweed extract; fish waste; macro algae;

    Abstract : Biostimulants are a suggested tool to achieve sustainable plant production. These are products sourced from biological processes or extracted from biological material, which induces physiological responses in plants. READ MORE

  5. 4. The potential of innovative dry source-separating urban sanitation technologies in Montero, Bolivia : A sustainability assessment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ylva Geber; [2020]
    Keywords : Montero; UDDT; nutrient recycling; sanitation; sustainability; multiple criteria; health; resource use; environmental; technical; organizational; financial; fertilizer; Montero; UDDT; näringsåtervinning; sanitet; hållbarhet; multipla kriterier; hälsa; resursanvändning; miljö; tekniskt; organisatorisk; finansiellt; gödselmedel;

    Abstract : Montero is one of the cities with the highest population growth inthe lowlands of Bolivia. According to Montero's municipal plan for water and sanitation, only 36 % of the population in the urban areas of Montero is connected to the sewage system. READ MORE

  6. 5. Vermicompost for reduction of vegetable waste - and a possible means to produce fish feed in aquaponic systems?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Lisa Sandell; [2014]
    Keywords : aquaculture; earthworm protein ; fish feed; recycling strategies ; vermiculture;

    Abstract : Aquaponics is a food production system consisting of a consecutive cultivation of plants and aquatic animals, fish or shellfish, in recirculating water. The plants feed on the nutritious effluents from the fish tank and bacteria converts ammonia from the fish tank into nitrate that is absorbed by the plants. READ MORE