India biofertilizeer market production and utility

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1. India Bio Fertilizer Market Production And Utilization A presentation of Ag. MICRO. 6.2 ( BIOPESTICIDE AND BIOFERTILIZERS ) submitted by SORIYA AMIT P. Reg. NO.:3010321047 Submitted to DR. A N RATHVA College of Agriculture Jabugam, Anand Agricultural University, Anand Chhotaudepur - 391155 1

2. Bio-fertilizer is the need of modern agriculture since demand for safe and residue free food is increasing. In view of the shifting focus towards organic farming and reduction of chemical residues in the environment, it is necessary to promote the production of bio-fertilizers in large scale by the private sector to cater the current demand Bio-fertilizers are selective live micro-organism like bacteria, fungi and algae. They provide a cost effective, eco-friendly & renewable source of nutrients. Bio-fertilizers improve the nutrient availability to the crops in which biological process is involved. 2

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6. Industry Scenario (National ) Government of India has been implementing the scheme for the promotion of bio-fertilizers since 7th Five Year Plan . Under this scheme, one national centre -NCOF and six regional centres - RCOFs have been established. The main function of these centres includes the promotion of bio-fertilizer through training, demonstration and supply of 10 efficient culture for production of bio-fertilizers. The scheme also aims for giving grant up to Rs. 40 lakh per unit of 150 tonnes per year to set up bio- fertilizer producing units. Since inception bio-fertilizer production capacity of 10,525 tonnes has been envisaged by setting up 83 bio-fertilizer production units. Out of these units, 9 units have been sanctioned by the Department of Fertilizers under their scheme of providing financial assistance for the purpose and 74 units have been financed by Department of Agriculture & Cooperation. Another 39 units have been set up by different organizations and private entrepreneurs with a production capacity of 7,975 tonnes per year. National Scenario 6

7. The total estimated current demand for bio-fertilizers in India is 18,500 tonnes per year, whereas estimated production is about 10,000 tonnes per year in the country. 7

8. Availability of Raw material Mother cultures Carrier material - lignite or bentonite or peat of desired quality in powder form (70-100 mesh) Pet bottles of desired quantity, cardboard cortans Growth materials - include Manital , sucrose and chemical nutrients. 8

9. The pure mother cultures of various strains are being maintained in Agricultural Universities, IAR some ICAR institutions, NCOF(NATIONAL CENTRE OF ORGANIC FARMING), MoA (Regional bio- fertilizer labs), etc. The mother culture in test tubes of desired strain can be purchased from the identified sources. They have to be further sub-cultured and maintained for mass production by adopting standard techniques under the supervision of trained microbiologist. Mother Culture 9

10. For solid formulations there is a requirement of lignite / bentonite / charcoal / peat of desired quality in powder form (70-100 mesh). The solid state formulation is sensitive to temperature and during mid-summer, the microbial count comes below the threshold limit. In comparison the liquid formulation is much stable technology and the self-life of the product can be maintained very well up to 12 months. The production of liquid Bio fertilizer does not need any carrier material for the final product. For production, it requires only water and chemicals. Carrier material 10

11. Growth materials The chemicals required for the production of bio-fertilizer are: Carbon Source - Malic acid, Sucrose, Glucose, Manitose . Nitrogen Source - Yield extract, Ammonium sulphate, Peptone. Micro-Nutrients - Mg sulphate, Zn sulphate. Stabilizers/Surfactant - Polyethylene Glycol, Glycerol, PVP. 11

12. Microorganism to be used in the said facility for production of the bio-fertilizer range is as follows: i . Rhizobium ii. Azotobacter iii. Azospirillium iv. Phosphate Solubilising bacteria (PSB) v. Potash Mobilizing Bacteria (KMB) vi. Trichoderma for compost production 12

13. Equipment The main equipment needed for manufacture and lab are listed below. They are available through scientific and lab equipment suppliers. List of equipments mentioned below with quantity required. Boiler (3 ton capacity)/steam generator 1 big or 2 small to generate steam for sterilization Autoclaves - One horizontal autoclave for carrier/ media sterilization, (50kg) One vertical autoclaves for smaller quantities and small containers, (100 Kg each) Rotary shakers (2 tier- 48x48 platform) for 2 Culture growth 2 Auto temperature control Fermenters (one of 2000 litre and other of 500 litre capacity) 2 Laminar air flow - Size 6'X2'X2' for inoculation purposes BOD incubator 1 for culture growth sterilization Hot air oven (1 nos.) for drying of glassware Air conditioner 3-4 - (1.5 ton each) Refrigerator 2 Microscope 1 Electronic Balances (2-3 nos.) Liquid Filling machine Wet sealing machine Shrink tunnel 13

14. Lab equipments: For quality control and microbial works pH meter 1 - electrode range 0 to 14 pH Accuracy Colony counter 1 Microscope 1 Fridge 1 Distiller water unit or 1 set Demineralization unit Glassware as needed. Conical flasks are the major requirement 14

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17. Production of final product in Fermenter Fermenters are used for large scale production of microbial products like Bio-fertilizers and Bio- pesticides. A Fermenter is a device in which the optimum conditions for the microbial growth and activity is established artificially. It may also be used for the growth of microorganisms i.e. production of microorganism itself. 17

18. Filling and Packing: For the production of liquid Bio fertilizer, the broth from the Fermenters directly goes to the automatic filling machine and get packed in 250 ml/ 500ml/ 1 litres pet bottles as per the demand of 0.5 mm thickness leaving 2/3 space open for aeration of the bacteria. Then the bottles get sealed by automatic sealing machines. The pet bottles used for filling of microbial inoculants should be printed with following information. a) Name of Inoculants b) Direction for use c) Name of crops d) Date of Manufacture. e) Date of expiry. Quality Checking The microbial count of the inoculants has to be checked at the time of manufacturing. The viable cell count in the inoculants should be maintained as per ISI specifications. 18

19. Storage The inoculants shall be stored by the manufacture in a cool place away from direct heat preferably at a temp of 15 °C . and not exceeding 30 °C +/- 2 °C for six months. For long survival of microorganisms the bottles need to be stored below 33 °C temp. 19

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22. Cost of project The cost of the project is Rs. 296.07 lakhs . The cost is divided into the components of land and site development around Rs. 15.51 lakhs , civil work Rs. 157.50 lakhs , plant and machinery cost will be Rs. 90.60. 22

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