1. Crop residue
As a component of INM

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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.
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7. 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