Green farming: DIY (Do it Yourself) Organic fertilizer and pesticide There is a great deal of interest in organic agriculture around the world and some Indian states such as Kerala are completely dedicated to this nature-oriented method of cultivation. Tamil Nadu also has a growing organic farming movement. Whether you are big farmer, a small farmer or just a homesteader, these formulae are bound to be useful. the formula for the individual biopesticide/biofertilizer, and a graphic that can be downloaded with the information on how to Do It Yourself (DIY). The list is small but will keep expanding. 1)Panchakavya(Bio-Fertiliser and Bio-pesticide) 2)EM 3)Amuthakaraisal or Amruthakaraisal 4)Cocomilk or Themor Karaisal 1) Panchakavya(Bio-Fertiliser and Bio-pesticide) : Here is the formula of Panchakavya, the biofertiliser and biopesticide that is very potent and easy to produce. This organic liquid is primarily produced from materials related to the cow – dung, urine, milk, curds and, according to some formulae, ghee. A mixture of these, as given below, is then added with bananas, jaggery/sugarcane juice, tender coconut, yeast and groundnut cake. It is important to keep the mouth of the vessel covered with a fine cloth that does not block off air, but prevents flies from getting in and laying eggs, as that is said to render the Panchakavya useless. 2) EM :This is a formula from Pasumai Vikatan for a biofertilzer that they call EM. It adds to soil health by boosting microbes, and acts as a growth promoter. A variety of plant-based pesticides that can be made on the farm or at home. These are derived from pungamia, neem, calotropis, turmeric and so on, some of them using cow urine as an additive. Mr. Nammalwar gives a good idea of how to create a “live fence” around a farm or large piece of land, using specific varieties of trees and shrubs, which also serve to boost fodder availability for livestock. 3) Amuthakaraisal or Amruthakaraisal (Bio-Fertiliser) :Here is a biofertiliser named “Amuthakaraisal”, also called “Amruthakaraisal” and “Amirthakaraisal.” This requires the use of cow dung, cow urine, jaggery and stablisation for 24 hours in the shade. The formula is described in the photo. Bio-pesticide: A simple mix of 45 per cent Neem oil, 45 per cent Pungam (Pongamia) oil and 15 per cent of soap solution to act as a surfactant (which helps the oils remain on the foliage). The dilution ratio for the concentrate with water is 30 ml to one litre. The use of this oil as an effective biopesticide. 4) Cocomilk or Themor Karaisal Bio-fertilizer :Here is the formula for one of the simplest recipes that I have come across.Coco milk Bio-fertilizer is a simple combination of butter milk and Coconut milk left to ferment for a week. The resulting fermented liquid is being described as “Themor” Karaisal (Karaisal being liquid biopesticide/biofertiliser). It has to be diluted at the rate of one part to 10 parts of water. It apparently acts as a growth promoter and also a pesticide.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 05:37:50 +0000
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