Transforming Animal Waste into Organic Fertilizer: An
Innovative Approach to Sustainable Agriculture
MAIKO GIL D. HIWATIG
ABSTRACT
A. INTRODUCTION
Animal waste management is a critical aspect of animal production systems,
as it helps ensure the safe and sustainable handling, treatment, and disposal
of waste materials. Effective management of animal waste is essential for
protecting public health, minimizing environmental impacts, and promoting
sustainable agricultural practices.
Animal waste includes a variety of organic materials such as manure, urine,
bedding, and feed residues. These materials can be a valuable source of
nutrients and organic matter for crop production, but if not managed properly,
they can also lead to water and air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and
negative impacts on human health and quality of life.
Various animal waste management practices are available, depending on
the size and type of the animal operation, as well as local environmental
regulations and available resources. Some common practices include
composting, land application, anaerobic digestion, and lagoon and storage
systems.
B. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEST PRACTICES
1. MAKING PROJECT OPERATIONAL
2. FUNDING SOURCE
3. PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY
4. SUSTAINABILITY OF GREEN INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE
5. EVALUATION PROCEDURE
C.RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
D. ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND RECOMMENDATION
1. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
2. RECOMMENDATION
E. REFERENCES
PLANTS
FEED TO
ANIMALS
AND
HUMANS
ANIMAL
WASTE AND
DRY LEAVES
WASTE
COLLECTION
(Leaves are used for
Animal Beddings)
PLANT
CONSUMES
ORGANIC
FERTILIZER
WASTE
PROCESSING
(Collected leaves
are mixed with
Animal Manure and
Substrate)
INCORPORATE TO
SOIL THRU LAND
PREPARATION
TURNS TO
ORGANIC
FERTILIZER
(After 6 weeks it
turns into
compost)
Figure 1. Pant and Animal Waste Management Cycle of RTC-CALABARZON