Evaluation of maturing and nutrient Evaluation of maturing and nutrient content of farm manure composted with content of farm manure composted with

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Nimat Elbasher HamadNimat Elbasher Hamad

Elamin Abdelmagid ElaminElamin Abdelmagid Elamin

Introduction

* Limiting availability of additional arable land and water resources and make food security a major challenge in the 21 st Century.

* Soil of the Sudan low levels of available minerals nutrient (N, P) and organic matter.

Why Organic Farming

• For Sufficient human needs of food, fiber and shelter• For sustainable production (friendly environment)• Avoidance of contamination• Conservation of our natural resources• Improving income and life status of small holders• Minimizing cost of production

Organic farming

Organic compostComposting is the decomposition or break down of organic waste materials by mixed population of micro-organisms (microbes) in the warm, moist , and aerated environment .