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Production of Biofertilizer from Fruit and Garden Waste
Abstract
The project focused on the production of bio-fertilizer from fruit and
garden waste, with a specific emphasis on utilizing pineapple tops in
the composting process. The objective was to produce and assess the
properties of the bio fertilizer obtained from this process and evaluate
its potential application in agriculture. In this study, the composting
process was done in a 0.7 m long, 0.85 wide and 1.1 m high vessel, and
0.238 m3
pineapple top wastes, resulting in 0.35 m3
of biofertilizer. The
bio fertilizer produced exhibited favorable characteristics, including a
moisture content of 36%, pH of 7.1, and a total organic matter content
of 40.4%. Analysis revealed that the bio fertilizer contained levels of
potassium 5770 ppm, lead 60 ppm, and cadmium 2 ppm. These
properties indicate that the bio fertilizer has favorable moisture
content, neutral pH, and significant organic matter. Additionally, it
contains potassium in significant quantities while having low levels of
lead and cadmium, ensuring its safety for agricultural use.
