Farmer Alok Kumar's Cheap & Effective Organic Fertilizer from Household Waste

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News18•16-01-2026, 20:47
Farmer Alok Kumar's Cheap & Effective Organic Fertilizer from Household Waste
- •Farmer Alok Kumar promotes organic fertilizer made from household waste as a cost-effective and efficient alternative to chemical fertilizers.
- •The fertilizer is prepared using vegetable peels, tea leaves, dry leaves, cow dung, and soil in a pit or drum.
- •A thin layer of soil is added over each waste layer to prevent odor and insects; regular watering maintains moisture.
- •Turning the waste every 10-15 days ensures proper aeration and uniform decomposition, yielding fertilizer in 45-60 days.
- •This organic fertilizer enriches soil, improves water retention, and is suitable for various crops like vegetables, pulses, and grains.
Why It Matters: Alok Kumar's method offers farmers a cheap, effective, and sustainable organic fertilizer solution from household waste.
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