Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Improving The Nutrient Value Of Manure

By Lianne Derocco


Being a hog farmer you can expect several issues to always require your full attention including of course "manure." It is undeniable that hogs produce quite a hefty amount when it comes to manure every year and so appropriate containment and treatment is very important.

In addition, while manure can be transformed from waste into a helpful fertilizer, this waste is only beneficial if the nutrient value of the hog waste is excellent. There are several different ways to improve the nutrient value of your hog waste. Here are a few suggestions that will help you transform agricultural waste into a great fertilizer for crops.

Why hog manure pass as excellent fertilizer can be summed up to several reasons actually. First, it is with really high amount of nitrogen. Together with phosphorous and potassium found in hog waste, these substances make soil better compared to inorganic fertilizer. You can expect the texture and quality of soil improved because of these elements.

Altering hog diets, according to some studies made, may actually help in the creation of better quality waste to be converted into fertilizer. And even if this actually calls for more expenses to address the dietary changes the amount which farmers may be able to sell the fertilizers will be far too high to not make it worth the try. The price at which you will be able to sell this high quality manure should make up for the cost of the more expensive feed.

The way you treat hog waste also has a big effect on the nutritional value. There are specially formulated agricultural waste products on the market that will improve the nutrient value. One product called AgraSphere uses only naturally occurring bacteria to eat away at the solids in waste. Not only does this make the waste more nutritionally sound, it also eliminates many problematic issues associated with hog waste management.

There are instances when your farm is having problems with hog waste pits or lagoons confronted with heavy bottom sludge layers as well as crusting on the top level. With AgraSphere, expect sludge to be eaten away and crusts are prevented from forming on top of the lagoon or pit. Foaming is also prevented through the help of this product and odors and flies are reduced in amount and number near your containment of wastes. There are no chemicals contained in AgraSphere but just bacterial microbes making it truly environmentally friendly. And because it is a biodegradable sphere which requires mere tossing into the pit or lagoon, this agricultural waste product is so easy to use. Without so much as a need for mixing, the sphere instantly begins releasing microbes upon tossing into your agricultural waste.




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