scholarly journals Effects of Biochar Derived from Maize Stover and Rice Straw on the Germination of their Seeds

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alie Kamara
Keyword(s):  
Rice Straw ◽  
Maize Stover

Production and utilization of crop residues for ruminant feeding in Aliero Lga Of Kebbi State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
M.A. Muftau ◽  
A.A. Kwaido ◽  
M.S. Ayuba ◽  
N. Kadi ◽  
A. Tambuwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Rice Straw ◽  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Major Part ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Flock Size ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Maize Stover ◽  
Self Production ◽  
Land Size

An investigation of the production and utilization of crop residues for ruminant feeding in five villages within Aliero Local Government Area of Kebbi State was carried out using a structured questioner which was administered to 75 respondents. The data collected was analyzed by using simple statistical tool such as frequency distribution and percentage. The study revealed that 47.95% of the respondents were farmers with more than half (52.41%) had 5-8 members in their family. Mixed farming is common to all the respondents with cereal and legumes crops combination alongside with cattle, sheep, and goats rearing. Some crop residues such as maize stover, rice straw, etc are available all year round since they are generated both at rainy and dry season in the study area. Maize/sorghum/millet stovers and groundnut/cowpea straws plays a major part in ruminant feeding in the study area. The level of cultivation, production and utilization of crop residues as observed in this study depends on the land size, season of production and flock size amongst others. Most of the respondents (39.74%) source their crop residues from self-production and the type of crop residues are those from groundnut/cowpea straws, maize/millet/sorghum stovers and rice straws. The present study revealed the potential of crop residues not only as ruminant feeding but also as a means of livelihood among the respondents. Keywords: Production, Utilization, Crop residues, Livestock.

Improving the feeding value of straws with Pleurotus ostreatus

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 241 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. A. Khan ◽  
S. Hussain ◽  
N. Ahmad ◽  
S. Alam ◽  
M. Bezabhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Rice Straw ◽  
Pleurotus Ostreatus ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Lignin Degradation ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Equal Proportion ◽  
Maize Stover ◽  
Feeding Value

The high content of lignin in cell walls is the major limiting factor in the digestion and utilisation of cereal crop residues by ruminants. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the white rot fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus (P. ostreatus), to degrade lignin and to enhance the rumen degradability of maize stover, rice straw, wheat straw and their mixture in equal proportion on a dry-matter (DM) basis. Four samples of each substrate were incubated aerobically in triplicate with P. ostreatus for 0 (Control), 21, 28 and 35 days under solid-state conditions (temperature, 24°C; humidity, 70 ± 5%). The changes in chemical composition, DM and nutrient losses, and rumen fermentation characteristics using in vitro DM digestibility (DMD) and the in vitro gas-production (GP) technique were measured. The results showed that incubation with P. ostreatus decreased (P < 0.001) the contents of neutral detergent fibre and lignin with a concomitant increase (P < 0.001) in the contents of ash and crude protein. The losses of nutrients differed (P < 0.001) among the straw types, with rice straw and maize stover showing the largest (P < 0.05) lignin degradation compared to wheat and mixed straws. The DMD and 72-h cumulative GP increased (P < 0.001) consistently with increasing fungal incubation period and for all substrates the highest values of DMD and GP were measured after 35 days of incubation with P. ostreatus. The lignin degradation was strongly associated with hemicellulose degradation (r = 0.71) across the various straws. Results of the present study demonstrated that incubation of low-quality crop residues with P. ostreatus under solid-state conditions upgrades their feeding value by reducing the content of lignin and increasing the content of crude protein and ruminal degradation.

Effect of thermal treatment on Egyptian rice straw hardboard

1977 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Naim A. Fadl ◽  
Magdi Z. Sefain ◽  
Mohomed Rakha
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Rice Straw

Dairy Farmers Empowerment in Subak Anggabaya Penatih Timur Denpasar Bali Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (05) ◽  
pp. 20218-20223
Author(s):  
I Ketut Arnawa ◽  
I Wayan Runa ◽  
I Made Sukerta ◽  
Putu Sri Astuti ◽  
Dan Luh Kadek Budi Martini
Keyword(s):  
Rice Straw ◽  
Azadirachta Indica ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Training Activity ◽  
Good Nutrition ◽  
And Training ◽  
Spraying Method

The main purpose for the application of science and technology for livestock group of cow, is to form a group of skilled and professional livestock, as vaccinators, can take advantage of Azadirachta indica leaves a plant insecticide, apply a good cage sanitation, can produce organic fertilizer from feces of cow, can treat hay as feed to good nutritional value. The method used is education and training. Activity results obtained, that 10 percent of members of the group have managed to become vaccinators cadres, able to implement good sanitation stables, feces of cow (Stomoxys calsitrans) can process technology with EM4 into organic fertilizer and can process the rice straw with urea spraying method, to produce feed hay to the value of good nutrition for growing cattle.

MATCHING INGESTIVE BEHAVIOUR OF GOATS TO LOCAL FEED RESOURCES

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phan Vũ Hải ◽  
Hồ Trung Thông ◽  
Đàm Văn Tiện
Keyword(s):  
Rice Straw ◽  
Social Facilitation ◽  
Diet Selection ◽  
Feed Resources ◽  
Local Feed Resources ◽  
Ingestive Behaviour

This study was undertaken to find ways of reducing the time taken by goats tobegin to eat an edible feed that they have not previously encountered. Experiment 1demonstrated that the time taken for goats (7-8 months old) to ingest an unfamiliar feed(rice straw) was shorter (4 days) when it was first offered to them in the presence offamiliar positive cues (the odor or flavor of juices extracted from previously eaten,nutritionally beneficial grasses), than if it was offered in the absence of such cues (10 days).In contrast, when the feed was offered in the presence of the odor of parasitised goat feces,the time to first ingestion was extended to 20 days. Experiment 2 showed that when sixmonthold goats were exposed to feeds they had not experienced previously (rice straw orrice bran) they did not ingest these feeds in less than 7 days. However, they commencedingesting these feeds immediately if they had been exposed to them, prior to weaning, inthe presence of their mother or another adult goat. Application of the principles of feedingbehavior, as illustrated by the present studies, to goats in Vietnam may improve theirproduction, especially when diets are changed frequently and include both familiar andunfamiliar materials.Keywords: Behavior; Diet selection; Flavor; Neophobia; Social facilitation; Goat.

Mengembangkan Ayam Buras Dan Sapi Potong Untuk Meningkatkan Pendapatan Petani Kabupaten Maros

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 172
Author(s):  
Sri - Purwanti ◽  
Syamsuddin Nompo ◽  
Laily Agustina ◽  
Muh. Nur Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Rice Straw ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
Family Ownership ◽  
Cattle Population ◽  
Corn Straw ◽  
Livestock Feed ◽  
Coaching Training ◽  
Meat And Eggs

The activities conducted in Maros regency Tanralili district Purnakarya village in chickens and beef cattle groups Cedde Jaya. The main source of livestock feed cows during the dry season are dry forage, rice straw, corn straw and hay crops of nuts which happened to be planted at the time of drought. Besides, leaf  Gamal is also a main feed in dry  season. Number of cattle per family ownership only 2-3  head extensively maintained. Range chicken as well as extensive maintenance, ownership on average 2-5 chicken each household group.  To increase the productivity of cattle, the team provides counseling, coaching, training and mentoring as well as providing some main of facilities such as cattle shed, biogas digester, planting banana. Results are expected in the presence of  activities is the avaibility of green forage mainly during the dry season, so that the cattle population will increase, the biogas as a fuel  alternative to kerosin and LPG gas, liquid and solid fertilizer from biogas by-product process, the increasing population of chicken qualified (meat and eggs as well as the day old chick).  Besides the problem of production is also done on the farm management. The activities is expected that will increase the incomes of farmers further improve the welfare of Maros regency. For the sustainability of the program it is necessary supervision and guidance are routinely performed by the related department along with the college.

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