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Workshops start in Harayana this April 2020. Contact information: Usha and Iqbal

Organised by Development Alternatives (devalt.org). Facilitated by Janastu.org.

Ecosystems of Waste management and Household Enterprises

What is waste is changing fast

Villages did not have a word for garbage in their vernacular. All “waste” was organic material which found its compost pit at the house or in the neighborhood. Compost was one of the main fertilizers for plants and farms. However, over the last few decades there has been an inundation of chemical fertilizers. Most farmers now completely rely on these fertilizers and pesticides for plant care. The significance of this is two fold: 1. While these products are an additional expense to the farmers they also degrade the soil causing a vicious cycle of dependency on these chemical products, and 2. Women take the burden of farmer debt by either pawning their jewelry or getting micro loans from self help groups leading them into a vicious cycle.

However, there is a new product line called bio fertilizers and plant care products [m1] that has attracted some attention in rural areas and our villages. While these products are claimed to be effective products, the price tag on these are pretty high. One of our permaculture residents [r1] has also been making comparable bio fertilizers and plant care products [l1] and exposing the farming community to these will lead to a more balanced turn around of a) cost saving, b) soil nurturing and 3) women enterprises. We have started experimenting with these products with some of the farming community with positive responses.

[m1] Modicare agricultural products https://www.modicare.com/images/WellKids/Agriculture%20Range%20Training%20Presentation.pdf

[l1] http://bit.ly/da_welead_janastu video and material made for announcing the workshop series in Harayana.

[r1] https://www.travellersuniversity.org/post/a-nomad-for-whom-the-world-is-a-home

[x1] Fish Amino Acid Rich in nitrogen, Fish Amino not only reduced the requirement of nitrogen fertilizer, but also served as a growth promoter enhancing yields. Being produced from wastes which hitherto resulted in health problems, fish amino also served as a means to reduce pollution in the region. Fish Amino Acids fertilizer products are high in good old NPK - nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Without proper photosynthesis, plants will not grow. This process relies on the production of chlorophyll, which needs to absorb energy from the sun. Amino acids will help in the production of chlorophyll, which leads to quality photosynthesis.

Products in brief

Entrepreneurial economics

• Typically Market prices are 20 to 100 times the making costs

• Panchagawya

Panchagawya is an organic product having the potential to play the role of promoting growth and providing immunity in plant system. Seed storage: 3% of Panchagavya solution can be used to dip the seeds before drying and storing them. Periodicity of spraying Rice 10,15,30 and 50th days after trans planting Seed/seedling treatment: 3% solution of Panchagavya can be used to soak the seeds or dip the seedlings before planting. Soaking for 20 minutes is sufficient. Rhizomes of Turmeric, Ginger and sets of Sugarcane can be soaked for 30 minutes before planting

Panchagawya preparation cost 1 liter 60 rupees Panchagawya sale cost 200 rupees liter 140 rupees per liter profit.

• FAA (Fish Amino Acid)

FAA is rich with nitrogen. It is good fertilizer for applying both to soil and foliage since it enhances the growth of crops during their vegetative growth period when used with other Natural Farming Materials.

Fish amino acid preparation cost 70 rupees liter Fish amino acid sale cost 300 rupees per 250 ml 1930 rupees per liter profit . The post-usage discharge is completely natural and even beneficial to the soil and water. The same water can be used to water your plants Make your own cleaner at home, save our environment. It is very effective. Diluted Bio Enzyme is also used as a liquid nutrient or liquid fertilizer for plants.

• Bio Enzyme*

Bio enzyme preparation cost per liter 30 rupees Bio enzyme sale cost 260 rupees per liter 230 rupees per liter profit.

• Amrut Jal

Amrut Jal is best used on the fourth day for watering the plants. However we also use it on 3rd and 5th days. We use it in almost all gardening activities. They are Watering the plants using Amrut Jal on a weekly basis keeps the soil alive and rich in nutrients.Spraying filtered Amrut jal once a week or once a fortnight helps in lowering the chance of pest infestation.

Amrut jal prepration cost 56 rupees litre Amrut jal sale cost 100 rupees litre 44 rupees per litre profit.

• Compost Balls