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Project to promote bio-organic fertiliser among farmers by Irangika Range
Two organic fertiliser manufacturing projects using local vegetables and fruits waste have been set up in Rajagiriya and Hokandara by C.S. Holdings Ceylon Ltd. The project is aimed to promote the use of bio-organic fertiliser farmers. These two plants can also generate power and energy by giving more value addition to local waste. C.S. Holdings Ceylon Ltd's CEO and Managing Director Charith Perera said that the company has invested Rs. 5 million on this Industrial Development Board (IDB) approved project. "Twelve tanks constructed at the Hokandara plant could manufacture over 350 kg of solid and over 100 litres of liquid fertiliser per day. The Rajagiriya plant produces around 70 kg of solid and over 20 litres of liquid organic fertiliser daily," Perera said. He said waste raw materials such as vegetables and fruits are being collected from the Meegoda Economic Centre and the Kaduwela Pradeshiya Saba. "These raw materials are stored for at least 60 days in tanks for the digestion process. It is completely natural and eco friendly and we never mix any chemicals. The Hokandara plant uses about one ton of waste per day while the Rajagiriya plant uses over 300 kg. The project has created more income generation avenues too in these areas," Perera said. "The project can also contribute towards the supply of electricity demand in the country. The Hokandara plant produces 200 kw of electricity per day. The Rajagiriya plant is expected to commence the production of electricity soon. Organic fertiliser is considered the best natural method to grow plants. It is a permanent solution to grow plants and get maximum productivity. These plants would produce very fresh and nutritious foods and it is important to sustain their healthy life. Today organic fertiliser has a bigger demand in the local and foreign market than chemical fertiliser. Our products called spray and grow especially have a big demand in local nurseries islandwide," he said. Assistant Managing Director Sulara Perera said that the company also received foreign orders from Germany, USA and Bahrain. "The company has planned to export their products in the near future. We hope to do more developments at the Hokandara and Rajagiriya plants. The company is also planning to set up a new plant in Dambulla. It will use polythene and all types of waste garbage for the plant," he said. |
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