Saturday, January 18, 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.

Hog manure comes with several reasons to being an excellent fertilizer. On top of the list is that waste contains significant amount of nitrogen. More substances which can be found in hog waste are phosphorous and potassium - all three contribute to improving the soil as opposed to inorganic fertilizer. Both the texture and the quality of the soil are being improved by all 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.

Hog waste treatment also matters when it comes to the effects on its nutritional value. The market is venue to several agricultural waste products which are especially formulated in order to improve the nutrient value on wastes. Perhaps you have heard of AgraSphere - a product using no less than naturally occurring bacteria in order for solids in wastes to be eaten away. Aside from creating a nutritionally sound waste product, problematic issues concerning hog waste management also can be eliminated.

For instance, many hog waste pits and lagoons are plagued with heavy bottom sludge layers or perhaps top-level crusting. AgraSphere can eat away at the sludge and prevent the formation of crusts on the top of your pit or lagoon. In addition, this product also prevents foaming and reduces the odors and flies near your waste containment system. AgraSphere contains no chemicals, only bacterial microbes so you will not be adding any harsh chemicals to an already toxic environment. It's also easy to use; this agricultural waste product is simply a biodegradable sphere that you toss into the pit or lagoon. The sphere immediately begins releasing microbes and no mixing is needed.




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