Thumburmuzhy composting by Dr FX

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AEROBIC COMPOST THUMBURMUZHY MODEL FERRO CEMENT STRUCTURE 4 X 4 X 4 FEET COW DUNG DRY LEAF /PAPER/STRAW WASTE

-6 INCH -6 INCH -6 INCH

8 TIERS





PRINCIPLE MICROBES (Cow Dung) CONVERT THE WASTE TO COMPOST UTILIZING THE CARBON SOURCE (Dry leaf) FOR ENERGY OXYGEN IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE MICROBES BY DISINTEGRATION OF WASTE IN ADDITION TO COMPOST, CARBON DIOXIDE, NITRATE AND AMMONIA ARE PRODUCED TEMPERATURE BUILD UP- DESTROYS MANY PATHOGENIC MICROBES





A new layering system for Kerala Agro zones

New cost effective construction technique

Suitable for composting the animal waste and carcass

Not labour intensive

Minimum care needed

Less methane and carbon dioxide so Ecofriendly


Analysis of the Manure Agronomy Dept College of Horticulture • Samples 10 • Average values – N = 1.57% – P = 0.049% – K =0.73%

• Samples 25 Average values – N = 1.85% – P = 0.80% – K = 0.82%







SCREENING OF BACTERIAL ISOLATES FOR MANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL AND URBAN SOLID WASTE 1 D. Girija, 2Francis Xavier, 1E. Sunil, 1K. Deepa, 1K. Jisharaj and 2Anju Paul Department of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University Cattle Breeding Farm, Thumburmuzhi, Chalakkudy,Thrissur, Kerala E-mail: devakigirija@gmail.com 1 2






• Bioenergy and waste management a part of mandate of all farms








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