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Based on the several articles we published about system and , we began our study to how small farmer can have sustainable biosystem , let us soon jointly make the ecological system Analysis of every of this integrated small system , we have obtained reported with copy right from recent web page of MYRAD KRISHI VIGYAN , an ONG for small farmer development programme in India

http://www.myradakvk.org/farmers_column.html

Kendra made a participatory farm appraisal in which each and every individual resources were critically analyzed. after the appraisal series of capacity building programs were given to them. The programs include Training cum exposure Vermicomposting, preparation of various bio-growth promoters , pest repellent, Kitchen garden, Fodder Promotion & Backyard poultry. After the capacity building program inputs for IFD were provided to them.


List of technologies adopted by the Rajammal family
  1. Vermicomposting
  2. Bio-Enriched FYM
  3. Fodder Promotion (COFS 29)
  4. Cow shed urine collection
  5. Panchagavya preparation
  6. Bio-Pest repellent
  7. Kitchen garden
  8. Backyard poultry

As a outcome of IFD demonstration Rajammal family adopting the above listed technology and demonstrated the concept of IFD in a very effective manner

Output of the technology demonstrated by Rajammal family
Technology Demonstrated Unit Produced
Vermicomposting 3.25 tons
Panchagavya 75 lts
Pest Repellent32 lts
Fodder(COFS 29 & Co 3-30 cents) 6.75 tons / year


Effective Yield In Ground Nut
In the ground nut crop with the effective adoption of IFD technologies integrated with LEISA practices Rajammal family was able to get a yield of 1450 Kgs per acre which they never dreamt of under rainfed condition. Gurumoorthy son of rajammal says, " initially we used to apply bags and bags of chemical fertilizers but now without a single gram of NPK chemicals we were able to reap a good harvest". Application of vermicompost integrated with foliar spray of Panchagavya at periodical intervals had given us the very good result . Apart from the above Kendra intervention in LEISA adoption of GYPSUM application and foliar application of micronutrients showed a very good result in vegetative and reproductive stages in the crop. Now the whole family has 1.5 Tons of vermicompost for the coming cropping season. Gurumoorthy confidently says this time they are going to invest anything on the NPK fertilizers.
Secured Green Fodder availability
Another key achievement to mention here is about green fodder availability, in their 30 cents of plot, daily they are harvesting 25 to 30 Kgs of green fodder for their two cows. In a harvested spot they can again harvest in a span of 30-40 days , so now they are accessed with green fodder round the year. Moreover groundnut biomass eco-friendly grown also fits to be a nutritive fodder to the livestock.
System Anaysis of Practical low cost  Integrated BioSystem  made in India - Ecological System Engineering
Vadivel
Cow dung – Another way to see
Now days a farmer could successfully sustain in his profession only if he effectively generates and utilizes his own farm resources. The resources mobilized should be complementary in nature such a way that it should acclimatize to his local environment and benefit for various diversified activities. Weighing the above factors organic farming through the concept of LEISA (Low External Input Sustainable Agriculture) is the only path by which a farmer could succeed.
Vadivel, an energetic youth hails from Makkalpudur village** (** where nation’s first women VVV – Vikas Volunteer Vahini club formed by MYRADA KVK) of Bhavani Taluk has understood the concept and importance of organic farming and started practicing in his young age in a more systematic manner. He has integrated the various low cost and affordable technologies in his farm by effectively utilizing his own farm resources.
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System Anaysis of Practical low cost  Integrated BioSystem  made in India - Ecological System Engineering
Recently, with technical and financial assistance of MYRADA KVK, Erode District and KVIC, Chennai, he advocated multifarious benefits of a low cost Bio-Gas plant by demonstrating in his farm.
System Anaysis of Practical low cost  Integrated BioSystem  made in India - Ecological System Engineering
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Interestingly, he viewed the Biogas unit in other way…. Instead of considering biogas unit just as an alternative energy for cooking and other domestic purpose, he saw the whole Biogas plant itself as an effective mechanism that could break complex cow dung particles into a simple form, which could be catered as a readymade meal for his crops as Biogas slurry after trapping methane for cooking and other domestic purpose.
System Anaysis of Practical low cost  Integrated BioSystem  made in India - Ecological System Engineering
One cattle (livestock) is enough to fulfill the whole input requirement of the unit. Just 10 Kg of Cow dung is adequate to fulfill the cooking requirements of six hours for family size of 4-6 members. But Vadivel feeds 30 Kgs of dung every day to his Biogas unit, not only satisfying his families domestic requirement but also he gets enough quantum of Biogas slurry that he uses for his agriculture purpose .Since cow dung is fermented in an anaerobic condition, slurry obtained is enriched with essential macro and micro nutrient which facilitates nutrient requirement of the crops.
Some key merits of Low Cost Biogas unit.
System Anaysis of Practical low cost  Integrated BioSystem  made in India - Ecological System Engineering
Small space is enough (4.5 feet Diameter x 7 feet Depth) when compared to any other conventional biogas models.
System Anaysis of Practical low cost  Integrated BioSystem  made in India - Ecological System Engineering
Since body (drum) is made up of moulded fiber material, it is non-corrosive and. initial installation cost is economical and also the longevity is assured.
System Anaysis of Practical low cost  Integrated BioSystem  made in India - Ecological System Engineering Prevents deforestation in respective of exploitation of resources for firewood.
System Anaysis of Practical low cost  Integrated BioSystem  made in India - Ecological System Engineering Drudgery reduction.
Small economics on Low Cost Biogas unit installation
Pitting charge (circular)(7 ft depth x 4.5 ft Diameter)
- Rs. 400.00

7 Sets of Ferro cement, 4’ Dia Inlet Tank 1set with lower Bottom & 1 A/C pipe 8’ Length
- Rs.2000.00

FRP Drum 2cum 1 meter height 4’Dia with guide frame
- Rs.2000.00

Set Double Burner Stove + 20’ pipe line with gate valve
- Rs. 650.00

Transport
- Rs.150.00

Total
- Rs.5200.00
MYRADA KVK feels that the experience of Vadivel in generation and utilization of farm resources is definitely a source of inspiration to the Farming community. Farmers shall effectively replicate the technologies and reap the golden harvest of Farm resource management.



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