Waste Recycling for the Eco-friendly Input Use Efficiency in Agriculture and Livestock Feeding

Adegbeye, Moyosore J.; Salem, Abdelfattah Z.M.; Reddy, P. H.; Elghandour, Mona M.M.Y.; Oyebamiji, Kehinde Johnson

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-6953-1_1

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“…However, the effectiveness of insect frass in activating plant defense responses may vary depending on the crop and the specific pathogens or pests involved. For instance, while frass from H. illucens did not reduce disease severity in sugar beetroot and staff seedlings infected with Rhizoctonia solani and Pythium ultimum, respectively, it may exhibit different outcomes in other plant species or under different conditions [32].…”

Section: Frass As An Aspect Of Abiotic Stressmentioning

confidence: 99%

Utilizing Insect Frass (Faecal Matter): A Sustainable Approach to Organic Fertilization in Agriculture

Ahmad,

Kumar,

Saha

et al. 2024

IJECC

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Insect frass, commonly known as insect fecal matter, is emerging as a sustainable solution for organic fertilization in agriculture. This paper explores the potential benefits and applications of utilizing insect frass as an organic fertilizer, highlighting its role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Through a comprehensive review of literature, this study examines the nutrient composition of insect frass and its impact on soil fertility and plant growth. Furthermore, the paper discusses the ecological advantages of incorporating insect frass into agricultural systems, including its ability to reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers and minimize environmental pollution. Additionally, the study delves into various methods of utilizing insect frass in different agricultural settings, ranging from soil incorporation to foliar applications. Moreover, the paper addresses the economic feasibility of insect frass as a viable alternative to conventional fertilizers, considering factors such as production costs and market demand. By synthesizing existing research and providing insights into practical applications, this paper underscores the potential of insect frass as a sustainable approach to organic fertilization in agriculture. Ultimately, this study aims to promote further exploration and adoption of insect frass as a valuable resource for enhancing soil health, increasing crop yields, and fostering ecological sustainability in agricultural practices. As agricultural sustainability becomes increasingly imperative, innovative solutions are sought to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers and mitigate environmental impacts. In this pursuit, the utilization of insect frass as an organic fertilizer presents a promising avenue for sustainable agriculture. With the rapid expansion of the human population, the mass breeding of insects for feed and food has emerged as a highly efficient means of protein production. A notable byproduct of this process is insect feces, or frass, which exhibits remarkable nutrient content and abundance, surpassing animal biomass production by up to 40 times. Harnessing insect frass as an organic fertilizer offers numerous advantages, including enhanced soil fertility, improved crop yield, and reduced dependency on agrochemicals.

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Section: Frass As An Aspect Of Abiotic Stressmentioning

confidence: 99%

Utilizing Insect Frass (Faecal Matter): A Sustainable Approach to Organic Fertilization in Agriculture

Ahmad,

Kumar,

Saha

et al. 2024

IJECC

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“…Efficient and mechanized removal of feces and urine from farms may improve the overall ambient and subsequent liveweight achievement. Smart industrial-scale recycling of this waste into nitrogen and phosphorus for plants could be a sustainable solution to animal welfare (Adegbeye et al, 2020). In addition, achieving sustainability in meat production requires enhancing nutrient use efficiency and strategies to reduce losses of nutrients per unit of meat produced would improve the heat emission in the flock and have positive impacts on the environment and public health (Gerber et al, 2014).…”

Section: A C C E P T E Dmentioning

confidence: 99%

Meat quality and safety issues during high temperatures and cutting-edge technologies to mitigate the scenario

Alam,

Lee,

Hossain

et al. 2024

J Anim Sci Technol

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Climate change, driven by the natural process of global warming, is a worldwide issue of significant concern because of its adverse effects on livestock output. The increasing trend of environmental temperature surging has drastically affected meat production and meat product quality, hence result in economic losses for the worldwide livestock business. Due to the increasing greenhouse gas emissions, the situation would get prolonged, and heat exposure-related stress is expected to worsen. Heat exposure causes metabolic and physiological disruptions in livestock. Ruminants and monogastric animals are very sensitive to heat stress due to their rate of metabolism, development, and higher production levels. Before slaughter, intense hot weather triggers muscle glycogen breakdown, producing pale, mushy, and exudative meat with less water-holding capacity. Animals exposed to prolonged high temperatures experience a decrease in their muscle glycogen reserves, producing dry, dark, and complex meat with elevated final pH and increased water-holding capacity. Furthermore, heat stress also causes oxidative stresses, especially secondary metabolites from lipid oxidation, severely affects the functionality of proteins, oxidation of proteins, decreasing shelf life, and food safety by promoting exfoliation and bacterial growth. Addressing the heat-related issues to retain the sustainability of the meat sector is an essential task that deserves an inclusive and comprehensive approach. Considering the intensity of the heat stress effects, this review has been designed primarily to examine the consequences of hot environment temperatures and related stresses on the quality and safety of meat and secondarily focus on cutting edge technology to reduce or alleviate the situational impact.

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“…Feeding maize stover to livestock, especially under communal grazing system implies that N in the maize straws is exported out of the field, and the recycling process is neglected (table 3). However, this could have been effective if farmers consider livestock manure as a source of nutrients in the cropping systems, as it would form a viable strategy of developing a closed nutrient cycling system (Adegbeye et al 2020). The activity of burning the crop residues is associated with the emission of large amounts of GHG, including methane (CH 4 ) and N 2 O, that are harmful to the environment (Romasanta et al 2017).…”

Section: Stover Management Practices and Existing Challenges In N Cycling In Cerealsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nitrogen use efficiency trends for sustainable crop productivity in Lake Victoria basin: smallholder farmers’ perspectives on nitrogen cycling

Ntinyari

Gweyi-Onyango

Giweta

et al. 2022

Environ. Res. Commun.

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Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) is one of the established metrics for benchmarking management of Nitrogen (N) in various systems. Numerous approaches to calculate NUE exist, making it difficult to compare the performances of systems depending on the methodology used. This study adopted the conceptualized framework by European Union Nitrogen Expert Panel (EUNEP) to calculate NUE values for cereal crops to determine future trends for the first time in the Lake Victoria region. Data were collected through in-person interviews among maize and rice smallholder farmers within the Lake Victoria region. A total of 295 observations were recorded. Collected data on yield and N fertilizer were used to make projections on the changes of NUE based on scientific and policy recommendations for Sub-Saharan Africa for 2020 (base year), 2025, 2030, and 2050. Significant differences in maize grain yield for both fertilized and unfertilized farms were observed with very low yields of 2.4 t ha-1 (fertilized) and 1.4 tha-1 (unfertilized). The graphical representation of NUE of both maize and rice showed that most farmers were in the zone of soil N mining. Projected results showed that most maize farmers within Lake Victoria region will continue to experience NUE values >90%, low N inputs <50 kg N ha-1) and less than 5 t ha-1 maize crop yield over the years. For rice farmers, Nyando and Nzoia catchments had surpassed the set target of both yield (6 t ha-1) and N input (50 kg N ha-1). However, NUE values remain higher than the optimal ranges of 50-90% (127.14% -267.57%), indicating risks of depleting soil N status. The unbalanced N fertilization also showed a trend below the linear neutrality option and the average N output for good N management for both crops. Therefore, farmers need to explore various crop management options that could increase N use efficiencies. This should be coupled with policies that promote farmers to access more N input and advocate for optimal management of N and improved quality of the cereals

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Waste Recycling for the Eco-friendly Input Use Efficiency in Agriculture and Livestock Feeding

Cited by 16 publications

References 139 publications

Utilizing Insect Frass (Faecal Matter): A Sustainable Approach to Organic Fertilization in Agriculture

Utilizing Insect Frass (Faecal Matter): A Sustainable Approach to Organic Fertilization in Agriculture

Meat quality and safety issues during high temperatures and cutting-edge technologies to mitigate the scenario

Nitrogen use efficiency trends for sustainable crop productivity in Lake Victoria basin: smallholder farmers’ perspectives on nitrogen cycling

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