Crop residue As a component of INM

Crop residue as a component of INM Introduction The crop residue is the material left after the harvesting of crop and byproduct of agriculture based industry.

Crop residue as a component of INM Present status of crop residue management Farmers have been burning large quantities of crop residues, particularly in areas with high yield potential. As the crop residues may interfere with tillage and seeding operations for the next crop, many farmers prefer to burn the residues left in the field that lead to air pollution and wastage of nutrients.

Crop residue as a component of INM Field residue e.g. stalks, leaves, and stems etc Processed residue e.g. seed, bagasse, and roots etc Click here Click here

Crop residue as a component of INM Field residue Field residue are materials left in an agricultural field or orchard after the crop has been harvested These residue includes stalks and stubble (stems), leaves and seed pods. Good management of field residue can increase efficiency of irrigation and control of erosion Click here to go back

Crop residue as a component of INM Process residues Process residue are those materials left after the processing of the crop into a usable resource These residue include husks, seeds, bagasse and roots They can be used as animal fodder and manufacture of organic manure viz. vermicompost. Click here to go back

Crop residue as a component of INM Potential uses of crop residues Livestock feed Bedding material for animals Biogas generation Compost Raw material for industry Mushroom Culture Biomass energy production