Biofertilizer production techniques in Xiengkhouang Province, Laos

The resource explains biofertilizer production in Yone village, Xiengkhouang Province, based on farmer experience. It highlights compost as a key input for soil health, recycling, and reducing chemical use. The process involves mixing dry animal manure with burnt rice husks, adding bran and optional legumes, and fermenting with a sugar-based bio-extract for about seven days. Proper storage ensures quality for up to a year. Application rates depend on soil quality, with compost gradually improving fertility over time, allowing reduced quantities in subsequent years.

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Title Biofertilizer production techniques in Xiengkhouang Province, Laos
Description The resource explains biofertilizer production in Yone village, Xiengkhouang Province, based on farmer experience. It highlights compost as a key input for soil health, recycling, and reducing chemical use. The process involves mixing dry animal manure with burnt rice husks, adding bran and optional legumes, and fermenting with a sugar-based bio-extract for about seven days. Proper storage ensures quality for up to a year. Application rates depend on soil quality, with compost gradually improving fertility over time, allowing reduced quantities in subsequent years.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
Agroecology Keyword
  • Bio-fertilizer
  • Chemical input control
  • Input reduction
Contributing organisations CLICK, GRET, CIRAD
Author Phoutthasinh Phimmachanh
Year 2025
Type of document Practical how-to
Language English
Spatial Information { "type": "Point", "coordinates": [103.28054332101118, 19.547964275988072] }
Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1 Xiengkhouang
Administrative Level 2 Pek
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