Organic Fertilizers and Bio-Ferments for Your Garden

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A practicalmanual for

smallholderfarmers

ORGANIC FERTILIZERSAND

BIO-FERMENTS

liosgnivorpmIhealth, crop

productivity and

quality

Technology in the hands of a farmer


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www.progreso.nl

A practical manual forsmallholder farmers

ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND

BIO-FERMENTS

Technology in the hands of a farmer

The manual focuses on the regeneration of exhausted and depleted soils ofsmall holder farmers in Africa. It is based on the technology of using mountainmicroorganisms to restore soil life, increase c rop productivity and quality inorder to improve farmers livelihoods.

www.louisbolk.org


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The Netherlands. The manual is partly based on the Spanish manual Manualpara bosques locales - Abonos y Biofermentos Organicos published byCooperativa Agraria C afetalera Divisoria Ltda - A coffee and cocoa producerand exporter farmers organization in Peru, published in 2009.

The manual has been developed with technical support from Agro EcoLouis Bolk Institute (AELBI) Eastern Africa Uganda Branch with support fromAgroAmbiente Soluciones S.A that validated and adopted the technology tosuite small holder farmers and extension workers in Africa.

Pub lishe d in A ug ust 2010

Coordinations:

Ing. Kalema Andrew J oseph, Advisor AELBI, Eastern Africa

Ing. Mario Chacon, Consultant AgroAmbiente Soluciones S.A

Layout & Print:

Kezy Accrues, +256 (0) 772 512 685, [email protected]

With the collaboration of:

Community Organized Farmers From Elgon Escarpment- Arabica -Coffee Uganda Programme - Coffee A C up Cooperative Limited

Nsangi Coffee Farmers Assoc iation - NCFA in Uganda and, Western Budinbugyo United Farmers Development Association -

WEBUFADA in Uganda.

For more information, contact

Agro Eco Louis Bolk Institute, Eastern Africa Branch - www.louisbolk.orgP. O Box 71982, Kampala

Tel: +256(0)782 879 614 or +256(0)713 879 614

Or

Progreso Program - www.progreso.nlLeliegracht 191016 GR Amsterdam

The NetherlandsTel: +31(0)20-625 41 20


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Introduction

The loss of potential productive forest and agricultural soil due to badagricultural practices and change of land use, is the main cause of reducedcrop productivity and quality together with increased problems of croppests and diseases. At the present, small scale farmers do not have low cost

technologies and access to cheap inputs that guarantee better incomesand sustainability of their crops.

The production of organic compost using effective Mountain Microorganismsis one of a demonstrated alternative that will allow or permit small scalefarmers to regenerate the fertility of their soil. This technology was implemented

of microorganisms from their natural habitat (nearby natural forest) andare reproduced using inputs and techniques that are easy to understand.These microorganisms are then incorporated in the preparation of organic

solid fertilizers (Bokashi) and Bioles (fermented liquid fertilizers), in order toregenerate soil health and fertility of farms which has been affected with pooragricultural practices and the use of agro chemicals. This puts in action therestoration of ecological equilibrium of the farms that were once enjoyed byour ancestors.

The right application of organic fertilizers will permit the increase in cropproductivity and improvement in the quality of harvested produce, thuscontributing to economic development and improvement in the livelihoodof small scale farmers.

The manual is a collection of a wide range of experiences from CostaRica, Colombia and Uganda, adapted to the African situation and easy toimplement by all small scale farmers. This will serve as a guide in the processof preparation of organic solid fermented fertilizers and bioles based oneffective Mountain Microorganisms.


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Table of contents

Organic Fertilizers 6

Importance of Organic Fertilizers 6

Reproduction and Activation of Microorganisms 7

Effective Mountain Microorganisms (MM) 8

Reproduction of MM (Mountain Microorganisms) 9

Preparation of aerobic MM (in presence of air) 10

Preparation of anaerobic MM (in absence of air) 11

Activating MM 12

Bokashi (Fermented Solid Fertilizer) 14

How to Prepare Bokashi 15

How to Prepare Nursery Bed and Potting Soil Mixtures 17

How to apply Bokashi 17

Bio-Ferments or Bioles (Fermented Liquid Fertilizers) 18

How to Prepare Bioles 20

Application of Bioles 21

How to prepare mineral enriched Bioles 22

How to formulate mixtures of mineral enriched Bioles 24

Preparation of Bio-Repellents (Bio-insecticide) 25Uses and how to apply Bio-Repellents 26

Preparation of organic crop stimulant 27

Understanding the technology and not just doing it! 28


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Organic fertilizers

Importance of organicfertilizers

Organic fertilizers reduce the dependence onarticial chemical products on different crops.

They improve the soil, physical structure (softand loose soil), chemical (increase nutrients),and biological (high population of benecial

microorganisms) composition. Improve yields and the quality of produce

Source of food for soil organisms

Organic fertilizersare products obtained

from the decomposition of organicmatter; in this process effec tive

microorganisms are important becausethey break down the organic matter

thus realizing nutrients for plantgrowth.

Organic fertilizerscan be prepared on my

farm at a low cost using c ropresidues, animal dung and otherplant material such as bananastems, leguminous leaves and

green grasses.


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Reproduction and activationof microorganisms

To a farmer ...........


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Effective mountain microorganisms (mm)

What are Mountain Microorganisms?

Is a collection of various benecialmicroorganisms that are found invirgin soils or forest decomposingorganic matter. They are used in thepreparation of organic fertilizers in orderto speed up the process of breakingdown organic matter.

Co llec t ing d ec om p osing m a teria l f rom a na tura l

forest.

Importance ofEffective MountainMicroorganisms (M.M)

Improves the soil health, crop productivity and quality of produce. Stimulates seed germination and root growth Protects the crops from being attacked by disease causing organisms.

Are used in the preparation of Bokashi, Bio-ferments and Bio-crop repellents.

If therewere no benecial

microorganisms, the

process of decompositionwould be slow and we wouldnot obtain high quality

organic fertilizer.

Dec om p osing forest ma t ter is a n a tura l

sou rc e o f Mo unta in M ic roo rg a nism s.


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Mola

sses

REPRODUCTION OF M.M (Effective Mountain

Microorganisms)Is a process of reproducing benecial microorganisms, obtained from a

natural forest, by giving them the right conditions for their growth which willlater be used in the preparation of solid and liquid organic fertilizers. They

can also be applied directly on the plant leaves to control certain pests anddiseases or as a growth booster.

INPUTS 1/4 a sack of decomposing forest

leaves (debris) 10 kg of rice/wheat or maize bran

1 litres of molasses3 litres of clean water (not

contaminated)

Rice bran

Forest debris

Forest debris

Rice bran

Forest debris

Rice bran

Water

Dissolve

Add

Molasses is important becauseits a source of energy formicroorganisms in order for themto reproduce .

You can also use sugarcane juice,mucilage solution from coffeeand cocoa processing in higherquantities.

From this mixture, you can prepareAEROBIC and ANAEROBIC MOUNTAINMICROORGANISMS

Mix well.Mixture shouldhave optimalmoisture. Test bypressing mixture inhand, no water shouldcome out through

the ngers. It shouldform a ball thatbreaks easilywhen pressed.


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Preparation of aerobic mountain microorganisms(in presence of air)

From the M.M solid mixture, getone part and use it to prepareAEROBIC EFFECTIVE MOUNTAIN

MICROORGANISMS. Cover the MM solid mixture with

banana leaves or a cloth to protect itfrom cold and animals for the rst night

For the rst or second day, the MM solid

will generate a high temperature in theinterior, therefore turn it during the rst

8 days and then later put it in sack orbucket and cover it.

The op t ion o f the M M sol id kep t in op en

env ironm en t in a c oo l d ry p lac e .

From the second dayyou will observe white strains orgrowth and a smell of mold (like

spoiled bread). Dont worry, theseare microorganisms that arereproducing which indicates thatthe process is going on well.

Tw o d a ys a f ter, wh it ish g row th is ob served on the

surfa c e of the MM sol id m ixture.

If at the 8th day the MM solid mixture is

still hot, make the last turn and once itcools down it should be kept in a bucketor a sack.

Turn the MM solid to lower thetemperature generated inside the MM solid

This mixture when well kept and handled, can last for 3 years before getting

spoiled. The microorganisms do not die, they go into what is called dormantstate (sleeping state) but become active after adding water and molasses.

Aerobic means: inpresence of air or

oxygen


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Preparation of anaerobic mountainmicroorganisms (In absence of air)

Take the remaining portion of MM solidmixture and use it to

prepare ANAEROBICEFFECTIVE MOUNTAIN

MICROORGANISMS.

Put this M.M solid mixture in abucket or a small plastic drum.

When placing mixture in bucket,

compact it to eliminate anypossible air. Cover the buckettightly to prevent entry of air.

Store it in a cool and dry place fora period of 30 days. There after it isready for use.

Write the date of preparation

and stick it on the bucket as aremainder of the initial date Only open the bucket

when necessary and fastenimmediately after removing thenecessary content of anaerobicM.M mixture.

Anaerobic means,in absence of air oroxygen

In the anaerobicM.M mixture, other types of

reproduced; also if correc tly stored, it

can last up to 3 years.


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Activating effective mountain microorganisms

INPUTS 2 kg of ANAEROBIC M.Msolid

1 kg of AEROBIC M.M solid

1 litre of molasses

20 litres of clean water

(not contaminated)

Ac tivated MountainMicroorganism is a mixture of

aerobic and anaerobic effectivemountain microorganisms dissolved in

water mixed with molasses convertinginto a solution of benecial

microorganisms.

Mola

sses

Note that molasses isimportant because it providesenergy to microorganisms andthey reproduce fast.

Put the two portions ina porous cloth or clean

plastic gunny sac.

Clean Water

Activated mm to beused after four days of

preparation

Between 4 10 days you get fungi.

Between 11 15 days you obtain

bacteria. From the 16th day onwards you only

obtain yeast.


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Rememberthat you can

use activated effectivemicroorganism solution in all

organic fertilizer preparations such

as bokashi, bio-stimulants, bio-ferments and organic plantteas.

Stir the mixture such that molasses dissolveswell and remember not to put the mixturein direct sunshine.

Store it well in a cool place with shelterwhere no rain or sunlight can reach.

The activated MM solution is ready for usefrom the 4th 10th day after preparation.

Activated MM is then used in thepreparation of organic solid and liquidfertilizers.

You can apply the activatedMountain Microorganism solutiondirectly on the crops to controlpests and diseases. It can also be

applied to the soil, around thecrop, such that microorganismscan increase and break down soilorganic matter.

This diagram showsactivated solution of Mountain

Microorganisms. The liquid containsbenecial microorganisms used to

prepare organic fertilizers, bio-ferments, bio-insec ticide, etc.


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Bokashi

microorganisms to realise nutrients that are important for crops.When applied to soil, the microorganisms help to restore soil life andminimize incidences of crop diseases thus producing healthy crops withvigorous growth and high yields.

Advantagesof using bokashi

It is a fertilizer that is easy to prepare

by any farmer using locally availablematerial

Has no danger as the direct use ofother fertilizers

It is a rich source of crop nutrientsand contributes to soil fertilityimprovement and restoration of soilmicroorganisms

It increases the organic mattercontent in the soil thus improving itswater retention capacity

It is an economical alternative fertilizerto a farmer compared to otherchemical fertilizers


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How to prepare Bokashi

Inputs1 sack of chicken manure1/2 sack of charcoal or

carbon dust

1 sack of saw dust2 litres of molasses2 litres of activated M.M

solution1 sack of rice or coffee

husks1/2 sack of chopped

green grasses and bananastems

2 kg of wood ash2 kg of fresh cow dung

Put the inputs in layers and later mix themwell.

Mix water, molasses and fresh cow dungin a basin and sprinkle it while mixing theheaped inputs.

The material should have an optimal watercontent (moisture). The best practical way

mixture in the hand-palm and no water

when you open the palm and collapseseasily.

Remember that if mixture is dry add waterand when its very humid add chickenmanure or dry soil or coffee husks.

When it has a lot of water, the temperaturegenerated during the fermentation process

will be low resulting into a rotten bokashiand if it has less water (moisture content),the temperature generated will be very highwhich will results into burnt bokashi

After mixing and the moisture contentis right, leave the material in a heap-likestructure of 1 metre tall, if the quantities

under shelter.

Chicken manure

Charcoal dust

Saw dust

Rice husks

Chopped grasses

Chopped Banana stems

Differentlayers of organic

material put togetherduring preparation of

Bokashi

HIGH QUALITY BOKASHI INCREASES PLANT

NUTRIENTS AND LIFE IN THE SOIL, THUS

IMPROVING CROP PRODUCTION


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Preparation of Bokashi A day after, thematerial start to generatetemperature. Turn the bokashito lower the temperatureand to accelerate uniform

fermentation. For the rst 4 days, turn theheap twice a day (morningand evening) and then afterturn it once a day for 10 days.

Each day you turn theheap, lower its height bywidening its base up to aboutone foot tall. On the 15 day after

preparation, when it cools,put the bokashi fertilizer ingunny sacs to storage andapply it during rainy season. Bokashi can be appliedin the hole directly duringplanting of annual cropsor during transplanting ofseedlings. For perennialcrops, spread it around the

plant (where feeding rootsare located).


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How to prepare nursary bed andpotting soil substrate

Inputs:

3 sacks of organic fertilizer 2 sacks of soil

2 sack of rice husks

3 litres of activated M.M

Mix well and keep themixture for a period of 2

months, there after you canuse to ll the potting bags

How to apply organic fertilizers during planting

The quantity to be applied varies, from a kilo up to 1 kilo per

transplanted plant of coffee and cacao. For nursery seed soil, mix 10 kg of bokashi with 90 kg of soil.

For potting mixture, for raising coffee and cocoa seedlings, mix one part

soil and one part bokashi

Bokashi

Bokashi

At the time oftransplantingFor soft or succulent plants, donot apply organic fertilizer directlybetween the roots and the plant.Put the layer of soil between

the crop roots and the organic

fertilizer.

After transplantingFor the plants that are 10 12

days old after transplanting, applyagain the organic fertilizer andthis time apply or put the organicfertilizer at the top but not c lose to

the plant stem.


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Bio-ferments or Bioles

This is a fermented liquid organic fertilizer produced from organic liquidmaterial acted up on by effective Mountain Microorganisms, such as yeast,fungi and bacteria.

The liquid organic matter is then transformed into plant elements, vitamins,organic acids and other substances for plant growth.

It is sprayed on crop and the nutrients are absorbed through the leavesimmediately.

Bio-ferments have noharm to our crops, they

bring the plant back to life....


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Advantages of usingfermented liquidfertilizers

Better nourishment for plantsresulting into healthy and strongplants.It is a microbial soup which permitsthe re-establishment of microbialequilibrium in the ecosystem.

They reduce incidences of plantpests and diseases making themmore resistant.

They do not permit growth of

plant pathogenic microorganismson plants by working in a way toprevent and eliminate diseases.

Inputs used in preparation of Bio-ferments 2 litres of fresh milk or 4 litres of whey

10 kg of fresh cow dung

2 litres of molasses

2 litres of activated effective Mountain Microorganisms

1 kg of wood ash 20 litres of clean water

Fresh Milk Fresh cow dung Molasses

Wood ash Clean water Activated M.M


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How to prepare a Bio-ferment

Put 2 litres of fresh milk in the 30 litre plastic drum or container, added 10 kg

of fresh cow dung, plus 2 litres of molasses diluted in 20 litres of water.

Stir the mixture well to ensure that it becomes uniform. In case there aresmall wood particles or other objects, they should be removed.

You should not add acidic fruit juices such as lemon juice, orange juiceetc.

Note : The c ow d ung shou ld b e f resh a nd shou ld not b e in c onta c t

w ith d irec t sun lig h t . The c ow shou ld not ha ve b ee n va c c ina ted w ith

a nt ib io t ic s, sinc e th is c a n a f fec t the q ua lity of c ow d ung .

1. Add water,10L 2. Ad d c ow d ung ,10kg 3. Ad d m ilk ,2L 4. Ad d ash,1kg Mix 2L of m olasses With 2L of w a ter

After mixing, cover the drum rmly with am eta llic ring fasten er to p rev e nt e ntry o f a ir.

Inser t the e nd o f the ho se p ip e in the p la st ic

b ot t le c onta in ing w a ter - it a c ts a b rea ther

for the e sc a p e o f ga ses p rod uc ed insid e the

d rum a nd a lso p rev e nts en try of a ir (oxyge n) .

Ga ses p rod uc ed insid e the c on ta ine r w ill

esc a p e throug h the ho se p ip e form ing g a s

b ub b les in the p la st ic b ot t le c onta in ing

wate r .

5. Ad d solut ion

o f MM and

m o la sse s

6. Ad d w a ter, 5L7. Cover and

store in coolplace

Milk

Mola

sses

M.M

Wate r

Mo la sses

Solution

Ad d 2L of

ac t i va t ed

moun ta in

microorganism


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Application ofBio-ferments

Before use, shake well the

container to allow uniform mixing

of solution.

Open the container and measure

the quantity of fertilizer you needand cover immediately.

Mix with water as follows: 1 L of

fertilizer with 1 L of clean water or

10 L of fertilizer with 10 L of water

in a 20L spray pump and spray oncrops.

Do not openthe drum before 25

days elapse. Only when itsnecessary but then shouldbe closed immediately.

Store the plastic drum under shelter. Protect it from direct sunlight and

rain. The bio-ferment will be ready for use

25 days after preparation.

Farmers learning how to prepare

quality bio-fermented organic

fertilizers using Microorganism


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Bio-ferment fertilizer enriched with

Magnesium

Bio-ferment fertilizer enriched with

Potassium

NOTE: The initial process of preparing bio-fertilizers enriched with plant elements isexactly the same as that of preparing a bio-fermented liquid fertilizer. It requires the

same initial inputs, however, on the FIFTH DAY after preparation, in this case you addsome quantities of plant element(s) of your choicedepending on the future use. You

can make a bio-ferment fertilizer containing one or more plant elements.

On the 5th dayAdd the bio-plant element,

plus 4 litres of molasses, 4

Mountain Microorganism

with water.Put back the cover of the

container and tighten it.Leave the container to rest

for another 25 days.

Note:For each containeryou prepare, you can makea different plant enrichedbio-fermented fertilizer. Theycan be any of the listed bio-

elements on the right side.

Quantities of plant mineralelements that can be added toa bio-ferment fertilizer - either as

single or in combinations.Bio-magnesium and molybdenum (2

kg of magnesium sulphate + 3 grams ofmolybdenum)

Bio-calcium (2 kg of calcium carbonate)Bio-zinc and manganese (2 kg of zinc

sulphate + 2 kg of manganese sulphate)Bio-potassium (2 kg of potassium

sulphate)Bio-phosphorus (2 kg of rock phosphate)Bio-Boron (1 kg of borax)Bio-Sil (2 kg of silicate)

How to prepare mineral enriched Bio-ferments


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RememberDo not fll up the container or plastic drum

completely with water, leave a space ofabout 10-15 litres between the mixtureand the top level of the drum. In thatway, the space will be occupied by the

gases generated during the fermentationprocess.

It is important to add molasses to themixture in order to provide food formicroorganisms to reproduce themselves.

The bio-enriched fermented

fertilizers are chemicalproducts allowed in organic

agriculture that when utilized withorganic fertilizers provide plants

with minerals required forhealthy and vigorous

growth.

Differe nt typ e s o f m ine ra l

enric hed b io les

It is important to prepareall the bio-fermentedfertilizers enriched withplant elements (minerals)at once such that, thereafter you can formulateyour own liquid fertilizermixtures which you canuse in the development

stages of the plant(growth, owering,fruit formation, leaveformation etc.)

Calendar:Ma ke

you r t im e c ha rt or

c a lend a r to he lp

you to fo llow up

the num b er o f d a ys

for ferm enta t ion of

b io- ferm ente d liq u id

fe rtilizers.


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Formulating mixtures of mineral enriched Bio-ferments

These formulated mixtures are important for feeding crops to obtain vigorousplant growth and high yields. The application dosages differ from 5 10 litres

of mixture per spray pump.

Tropical mixture Bio-magnesium 5 litres

Bio-manganese + zinc 5 litres

Bio-boro 4 litres

Bio-calcium 3 litres

Bio-silicate 3 litres

A tropical mixture is used on any crop which grows your farms. It containsnecessary elements for good plant growth in the tropical region.

Crop strengthening mixture

Bio-phosphorus 5 litres

Bio-potassium 5 litres

Bio-borax 4 litres

Bio-magnesium 3 litresBio-calcium 2 litresBio-silicate 1 litre

Thisstrengthening mixtureis used to obtain fruits or seeds with big size andalso produced in large quantities. Apply this mixture when the plant/crop

starts to produce fruits or during the owering stage.

Multi-element mixtureBio-phosphorus 4 litres

Bio-manganese + zinc 4 litres

Bio-magnesium 4 litres

Bio-silicate 2 litres

Bio-potassium 2 litresBio-boron 2 litres

Bio-calcium 2 litres

The multi-plant element mixture is used when you observe slow or retardedplant growth and low yields. It can be applied at any stage of plant growth,from transplanting to harvesting.


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Preparation of Bio-repellant or Bio-insecticide

It is an organic product used to control crop pests and insec ts such ascaterpillars, piercing and plant sucking insec ts, coffee berry borer, scaleinsec ts and a number of other pests that attack crops. It also prevents plantsfrom being attacked by fungal diseases.

Inputs

1 kg of garlic

1 kg of hot pepper or red eye bird chilli1 kg of onion

2 kg of Ginger

40 litres of clean water

3 litres of vinegar3 litres of local alcohol or waragi

Aromatic plant leaves such as cilantro, Parsley, marigold, lemon grass, citrusleaves etc3 litres of molasses

3 litres of activated Mountain Microorganisms

Chopped onion Chopped garlic Chopped ginger Local alcohol

VinegarActivated M.MClean water

Chopped

hot pepper

Aromaticleaves

Molasses


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After mixing all the inputs in a container, cover thecontainer tightly.No air should enter into the mixture.Store the container in a cool and dry place for aperiod of 15 days. Can last for 1 year when kept and

stored well.

Apply after seed germination Can also apply the insecticide each

time you see pests attacking yourcrops

UsesIncreases plant resistance to pestsand diseasesPrevents pests problems in eld crops

and ecto-parasites in animalsRepel insects

THE STRONG SMELL AND TASTE OFTHE PRODUCT ACTS AS A REPELLANT

AGAINST INSECTS AND DAMAGINGMICROORGANISMS. THE RESULTSARE HEALTH, GOOD AND QUALITYPRODUCE.

Bio -rep el la nt 15 d a ys

a f ter p rep a ra t ion

APPLICATION

APPLICATION DOSIS: Use 250cc of bio-

repellant in 20 L spray pump and spray on the

crops attacked.

Sp ra y ing b io- insec t ic id e o n c of fee

Good coffee berries


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Preparation of Bio-stimulant

It is a product that is used to stimulate the growth and development of theplant. It is applied to weak plants and retarded plants - those that take timeor delay in their growth.

Inputs 3 kg of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)

7 Litres of activated efcient Mountain

Microorganisms 7 Litres of molasses 50 Litres of clean water

Preparation Chop 3kg of stinging nettle plant

Dissolve 7 L of molasses in 15 L of clean water Add the solution of molasses to a container or

plastic drum Then add 7 L of activated Mountain

Microorganisms to the drum followed by 3kg of chopped and crushed

stinging nettle. Add the remaining balance of water (35 L) to the plastic drum. The

drum should not be lled to the top, leave a space between water andthe top cover for accumulated gases produced inside the drum duringfermentation process.

Cover the container and insert the hose pipe in a plastic bottle to allowescape of gases and leave store in cool dry place for 15 days.

Step1. Add 7 L ofmolasses and 7 L ofactivated MM to 50

L of water.

Step 2. Chop 3kg of

stinging nettle

Step 4. Covercontainer and keepfor 15 days.

Water

Step 3. Addchopped stingingnettle and molassessolution to acontainer.

Application dosis:Use 250cc of bio-stimulant

product in 20 L spray pump

and spray on the crops thatshow signs of retardation orslow growth..


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Understandingthe technologyandnot just doing it!!

The MM technology regenerates poor managed soils, reduce incidences ofcrop pest and diseases and improves productivity and quality of your crops.It can be implemented by all producers whether large, medium, small,organic, conventional or sustainable.

It is very imp or ta nt to p rep a re a nd a p p ly the d if fe rent orga n ic rem ed ies p resente d in th is m a nua l

b ut the mo st im po rtant th ing is to und erstand w hy you d o it .

This technology is based on the four principles of Organic Farming asstipulated by IFOAM;

1. Principle of health

Organic Agriculture should sustain and enhance the health of soil, plant,animal, human and planet as one and indivisible.

2. Principle of ecology

Organic Agriculture should be based on living ecological systems andcycles, work with them, emulate them and help sustain them.

3. Principle of fairness

Organic Agriculture should build on relationships that ensure fairness with

regard to the common environment and life opportunities

4. Principle of careOrganic Agriculture should be managed in a precautionary andresponsible manner to protec t the health and well-being of current andfuture generations and the environment. For detailed understanding ofthese principles, please visit the IFOAM website at www.ifoam.org

Plant performance is a reection of the health status of the soil and so are all

the living things. When the soil is sick, it produces stunted crops, poor yields

and high prevalence of pests and diseases resulting into hunger, famineand a malnourished population. A health and fertile soil produces vigorouscrops, high c rop production and quality produce and a healthy happypopulation.An alternative and sustainable solution to soil problem rise in the MountainMicroorganism technology and as a farmer, its never to late to rebuild thefertility of your soil, act now and tomorrow you will tell a story ..


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With our organic fertilizers rich in soil life and

nutrients...

.. we can restore soil fertility, increase crop

yields and improve our livelihoods.

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