Farmers learn to produce organic manure and fertiliser to cut costs and boost soil health

To promote sustainable agriculture practices and reduce chemical fertiliser use, farmers in Samdrup Jongkhar’s Phuentshogthang Gewog were taught how to produce organic manure and fertiliser. Seven farmers were trained on how to use locally available resources to produce organic manure and fertiliser. Participants learned how to make Bokashi, a Japanese technique to make organic manure. So, it’s important to know how to make organic fertiliser and manure and to use the right amount,” said Sherab. “We can use the land for agricultural activities for a longer duration because organic manure does not spoil the soil fertility, whereas chemical fertiliser can lose soil fertility.