Contents

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Types of Biofertilizers
1.1.1 Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria
1.1.2 Loose Association of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria
1.1.3 Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Cyanobacteria
1.1.4 Free-Living Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria
1.2 Components of Biofertilizers
1.3 Characteristics Features of Common Biofertilizers
1.4 Applications of Biofertilizers
1.5 Limitations of Biofertilizers
1.6 Production of Bio Powder Fertilizer
1.6.1 Material Dewatering
1.6.2 Conversion to Bio Organic Compost
1.6.3 Crushing Process
1.6.4 Mixing Process
1.7 The Production of Bio Granulate Fertilizer
1.8 Factors Affecting Efficiency of Biofertilizers
2. HOW TO START A BIOFERTILIZER MANUFACTURING BUSINESS
2.1 Here are the Steps to Start Biofertilizer Manufacturing Business
2.1.1 Craft a Business Plan
2.1.2 Source the Technology
2.1.3 Learn Biofertilizer Manufacturing Process
2.1.4 Registration & Licensing
2.1.5 Secure a Space
2.1.6 Establish the Factory & Laboratory
2.1.7 Arrange Utilities
2.1.8 Plant & Machinery
2.1.9 Raw Materials
2.1.10 Promote Product
2.2 Who Can Start Biofertilizer Manufacturing Business?
3. CLASSIFICATION OF BIOFERTILIZERS
3.1 Classification Based on Microorganism Used in Biofertilizer
3.2 Classification Based on Function of Biofertilizer
3.3 Types of Biofertilizer
3.4 Grouping of Biofertilizers
3.5 Microorganisms in Biofertilizers and Their Uses
3.5.1 Nitrogen Fixing Biofertilizers Bacteria
3.5.2 Phosphate Solubilising Biofertilizers
3.5.3 Phosphate Absorbers Biofertilizers
3.5.4 Biofertilizers for Micro Nutrients
3.5.5 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
3.6 Production of Biofertilizers on Industrial Level
3.7 Application of Biofertilizers
3.8 Tips to Use Biofertilizers
4. PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIOFERTILIZERS
4.1 Definition and Classification
4.2 Practical Significance of Biofertilizers
4.3 Requirement of Biofertilizers
4.4 Production Technology of Biofertilizers
4.5 Production of Biofertilizers
4.6 Standards and Quality Control
4.7 Government Support and Programmes
4.8 Constraints
4.9 Areas for Future Development
4.10 Conclusions
5. MANUFACTURE OF BIOFERTILIZER
5.1 The Compost Factory
5.2 Collection and Storage of the Raw Material
5.2.1 Plant Residues
5.2.2 Urine Earth and Wood Ashes
5.2.3 Water and Air
5.3 Arrangement and Disposal of the Bedding Under the
Work Cattle
5.4 Charging the Compost Pits
5.5 Turning the Compost
5.6 Time-Table of Operations
5.7 Output
5.8 Manurial Value of Indore Compost
6. BIOFERTILIZER PRODUCTION USING FERMENTER
6.1 Benefits of Fermenters in the Production of Biofertilizer
6.2 Production Process
6.2.1 Inoculum Preparation
6.2.2 Fermenter Setup
6.2.3 Medium Preparation
6.2.4 Inoculation
6.2.5 Fermentation Process
6.2.6 Biomass Growth
6.2.7 Harvesting
6.2.8 Formulation and Packaging
6.2.9 Quality Control
6.2.10 Application
6.3 Global Expansion and Localization
6.4 Supply Chain, Branding, and Marketing
6.5 Regulatory Changes and Industry Compliance
6.6 Technological Innovation and Competitor Analysis
6.7 Feasibility and Techno-Economic Viability Study
6.8 Future Opportunities
7. BIOFERTILIZER MANUFACTURING FROM TEA WASTE
7.1 Benefits
7.2 Agricultural Applications
7.3 Manufacturing Process
7.3.1 Collection and Preparation of Tea Waste
7.3.2 Composting
7.3.3 Enrichment with Beneficial Microorganisms
7.3.4 Aging and Quality Control
7.3.5 Packaging and Storage
7.3.6 Application
7.3.7 Monitoring and Feedback
7.4 Machinery are Required in Manufacturing of
Biofertilizer from Tea Waste
7.5 Feasibility Study
7.6 Techno-Economic Viability Study
7.7 Global Expansion and Localization
7.8 Challenges and Solutions in Biofertilizer Production
7.9 Advancements and Future Directions
8. BIOFERTILIZER GRANULES MANUFACTURING
8.1 What are Biofertilizer Granules?
8.2 Benefits of Biofertilizer Granules
8.3 Difference between Fertilizer Granules and Biofertilizer Granules
8.3.1 Composition
8.3.2 Mode of Action
8.3.3 Environmental Impact
8.4 Manufacturing Process of Biofertilizer Granules
8.4.1 Selection of Microbial Strains
8.4.2 Preparation of Carrier Materials
8.4.3 Inoculum Production
8.4.4 Granulation
8.4.5 Drying
8.4.6 Quality Control
8.5 Application and Usage
8.6 Environmental Impact
8.7 Challenges and Considerations
8.8 Future Directions
8.9 Regulatory Considerations
8.10 Adoption and Scaling-Up
8.11 Case Studies and Success Stories
8.12 Future Challenges and Opportunities
8.13 Recommendations for Further Research
8.14 Machinery and Equipments Used in Biofertilizer Granules
8.14.1 Pre-Treatment Section
8.14.2 Granulation Section
8.14.3 Post-Treatment Section
9. BIOFERTILIZER MANUFACTURING FROM BIRDS EXCRETA
9.1 Unveiling the Treasure Trove: Composition of Bird Excreta
9.2 Benefits of Biofertilizer from Birds Excreta
9.3 Specific Bird Excreta and their Applications
9.4 Advantages of Biofertilizer from Bird Excreta
9.5 Manufacturing Process of Biofertilizer from Bird Excreta
9.6 Machinery Used In Manufacturing of Biofertilizer from Birds Excreta
9.6.1 Pre-Processing Equipment
9.6.2 Composting and Fermentation Equipment
9.6.3 Nutrient Enrichment and Formulation Equipment
9.6.4 Additional Equipment
9.6.5 Important Notes
9.7 Addressing Challenges and Ensuring Quality
9.8 Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Growth
9.9 Policy and Regulatory Framework
9.10 Education and Awareness
9.11 Policy Support
9.12 Market Development
10. PHOSPHATE RICH ORGANIC MANURE (PROM) MANUFACTURING
10.1 Understanding the Need
10.2 Enter PROM
10.3 Applications and Benefits
10.3.1 Agricultural Applications
10.3.2 Benefits
10.4 Manufacturing Process
10.4.1 Ingredients
10.5 The Composting Process
10.5.1 Pre-Composting
10.5.2 Main Composting
10.5.3 Maturation
10.5.4 Curing and Processing
10.6 Additional Considerations
10.6.1 Nutrient Balancing
10.6.2 Quality Control
10.6.3 Environmental Impact
10.7 Further Resources
10.8 Machinery Required Manufacturing of PROM
10.9 Synthesis of Phosphate-Rich Biofertilizer with Anaerobic Digestor Sludge and Vermicompost
10.9.1 Manufacturing of PROM (Substances and Procedures)
10.9.2 Agitated Stirred Tank Bioreactor (Slurry Reactor)
10.10 Production of PROMs Combined with Biogas Generation
11. PRODUCTION OF VARIOUS BIOFERTILIZERS
11.1 Production of Bacterial Biofertilizer
11.1.1 Historical Background
11.1.2 Production of Biofertilizer
11.1.3 Strain Selection Criteria
11.1.4 Steps for Biofertilizer Preparation
11.1.5 Green Manuring
11.2 Algal and Other Biofertilizers
11.2.1 Mass Production of Cyanobacterial Biofertilizers
11.2.2 Large-scale Cultivation of Azolla
11.3 Endophytic Nitrogen Fixers
11.3.1 Facultative Endophytic Diazotrophs
11.3.2 Obligate Endophytic Diazotrophs
11.3.3 Other Bacteria
11.4 Biofertilizers aiding Phosphorus Nutrition
11.5 Production of Mycorrhizal Biofertilizer
11.5.1 Ectomycorrhizal Fungi
11.5.2 VA Mycorrhizal Fungi
12. LIQUID BIOFERTILIZER MANUFACTURING
12.1 Method of Application of Liquid Biofertilizer
12.2 Function of Liquid Biofertilizer
12.3 Advantages of Liquid Biofertilizer
12.4 Constraints of Liquid Biofertilizer
12.5 Liquid Biofertilizer Manufacturing Process
12.6 Machinery Used in Liquid Biofertilizer Manufacturing
12.6.1 Raw Material Processing
12.6.2 Fermentation
12.6.3 Separation and Purification
12.6.4 Formulation and Packaging
12.7 Additional Equipment
13. HOW TO PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZERS FROM FOOD WASTE
13.1 How is Organic Fertilizer Produced from Food Waste?
13.2 Technology and Apparatus for Processing Food Waste
into Organic Fertilizer
13.2.1 Dehydration
13.2.2 Compost
13.2.3 Granulation
13.2.4 Drying and Cooling
13.2.5 Sieving and Package
13.3 Gain Advantages from Utilizing Organic Fertilizer Derived from Food Waste
14. ORGANIC FERTILIZER MANUFACTURING FROM COW DUNG
14.1 Benefits of Organic Fertilizer from Cow Dung
14.2 Manufacturing Organic Fertilizer from Cow Dung
14.2.1 Fermentation and Composting
14.2.2 Crushing and Mixing of Raw Materials
14.2.3 Pelletizing Process
14.2.4 Drying and Cooling Process
14.2.5 Packaging Process
14.3 Machinery and Equipments Required for Making Organic Fertilizer from Cow Dung
14.4 Packaging of Organic Fertilizer
14.5 Quality Control
15. PLANT LAYOUT DESCRIPTION OF BIOFERTILIZER MANUFACTURING
16. ORGANIC FARMING
16.1 Advantages of Organic Farming
16.2 Types of Organic Farming
16.2.1 Pure Organic Farming
16.2.2 Integrated Organic Farming
16.3 Nutrient Management in Organic Farming
16.3.1 Organic Manures
16.3.2 Bacterial and Fungal Biofertilizers
16.4 Weed Management in Organic Farming
16.5 Insect Pest Management
16.6 Diseases Management in Organic Farming
16.7 Limitations and Implications of Organic Farming
16.8 Organic Farming Regulation: Standards and Labels
16.9 Methods or Techniques of Organic Farming
16.9.1 Crop Rotation
16.9.2 Green Manure
16.9.3 Compost
16.9.4 Crop Diversity
16.9.5 Soil Management
16.9.6 Controlling Pests Biologically
16.9.7 Weed Management
16.9.8 Livestock
16.9.9 Genetic Modification
16.10 The Advantages and Drawbacks of Organic Agriculture for End Users
17. HOW TO START ORGANIC FARMING IN INDIA
17.1 What Is Organic Farming in India?
17.2 Promoting Organic Farming in India
17.3 Key Characteristics of Organic Farming
17.4 Advantages of Organic Farming
17.5 Guidelines for Soil Preparation in Organic Farming
17.6 Steps for How to Start Organic Farming in India
17.6.1 Step 1: Get Organic Certification
17.6.2 Step 2: Selecting a Site for Organic Farming
17.6.3 Step 3: Prepare the Soil and Make Good Compost
17.6.4 Step 4: Select a Suitable Crop
17.6.5 Step 5: Start Looking for Markets
17.6.6 Step 6: Take Care of What You Plant
17.6.7 Step 7: Water Management for Organic Farming
17.7 Organic Farming Practices in India
17.8 Integrated Weed Management
17.9 Organic Farming Startup Costs in India
17.10 Nutrient Management in Organic Farming
17.11 Different Types of Organic Manures
17.12 Pests and Diseases Management in Organic Farming
17.13 Government Schemes for Promoting Organic Farming
17.14 Different Schemes for Promoting Organic Farming
17.15 Profitability of Organic Farming in India
17.16 Investment Required for Organic Farming Business
17.17 Constraints Being Faced in Organic Farming
18. METHODS OF ORGANIC FARMING
18.1 Introduction to Methods of Organic Farming
18.2 Various Approaches to Organic Farming
18.3 Variety of Crops
18.4 Crop Rotation
18.5 Crop Rotation is Beneficial for Four Reasons
18.6 Control of Biological Pests
18.7 Soil Management
18.8 Green Manure
18.9 Compost
18.10 Control of Weeds
18.11 Managing Different Organisms
18.12 Livestock
18.13 Modification of Genetics
19. HOW TO GET ORGANIC CERTIFICATION IN INDIA
19.1 In India, Who is Eligible to Apply for Organic Certification?
19.2 Steps for Obtaining Organic Certification in India
19.2.1 Step 1: Understanding the Organic Certification Requirements
19.2.2 Step 2: Selection of Certifying Agency
19.2.3 Step 3: Application and Documentation/Organic Certification Cost
19.2.4 Step 4: Inspection and Evaluation
19.2.5 Step 5: Compliance and Correction
19.2.6 Step 6: Certification Decision
19.2.7 Step 7: Annual Review and Renewal
19.3 Time for Obtaining Organic Certification in India
20. ORGANIC MATTER AND SOIL FERTILITY
20.1 Soil Humus, Its Origin and Nature
20.2 The Formation of Humus as a Result of the Synthesizing Activities of Micro-Organisms
20.3 The Role of Humus in the Soil
20.4 The Washington Symposium on Soil Organic Matter
21. WEED MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIC FARMING
21.1 Cultural Methods of Weed Control
21.1.1 Tillage
21.1.2 Tillage Combined with Irrigation
21.1.3 Timing
21.1.4 Seeding Rates and Cultivar Selection
21.1.5 Cropping Systems
21.1.6 Use of Animals
21.1.7 Flooding
21.1.8 Mulching
21.1.9 Fire
21.1.10 Composting
21.1.11 Hoeing and Hand Weeding
21.1.12 Farmer’s Care
21.1.13 Straw Disposal
21.2 Biological Control of Weeds Using Insects
21.2.1 Weed Suitability to Biological Control
21.2.2 Classical Approach
21.2.3 Characteristics of Weeds and Problems
21.2.4 Weed Survey for Natural Enemies
21.2.5 Introduction of Natural Enemies
21.3 Use of Pathogens in Weed Suppression
21.3.1 Mycoherbicides
21.3.2 Characteristics of Good Mvcoherbicide
21.3.3 Use of Seed-Borne and Seed Infecting Microorganisms
21.4 Parasitic Weeds
21.4.1 Management Strategies for Parasitic Weeds
21.4.2 Biological Control
21.5 Ecological Principles
21.6 Research Needs
22. PEST MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIC FARMING
22.1 Pest Management Methods
22.1.1 Biological Alternatives
22.1.2 Organically Acceptable Chemical Alternatives
22.1.3 Cultural Alternatives
22.2 Biological Control
22.2.1 Botanical Pesticides
22.2.2 Bacterial Insecticides
22.2.3 Biological Control in Field Crops
22.2.4 Other Crops
22.3 Botanics for Storage Pest Control
22.3.1 Seed Treatment with Materials of Plant Origin for Insect Control
22.3.2 Active Principles
22.4 Cultural Practices/Ecological Methods
22.4.1 Optimum Site Conditions
22.4.2 Diversity Over Time
22.4.3 Diversity in Space
22.4.4 Habitant Enhancement
22.4.5 Role of Non-Crop Vegetation
22.4.6 Trap Crops
22.4.7 Constructed Traps
22.4.8 Plant Resistance to Pests
22.5 Traditional Practices for Pest Control
22.6 Other Management Practices
23. BIS STANDARDS
24. FACTORY LAYOUT AND PROCESS FLOW CHART & DIAGRAM
25. PHOTOGRAPHS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY WITH SUPPLIERS CONTACT DETAILS
• Electric Steam Generator
• Fertilizer Crusher Machine
• Bio Fertilizer Packaging Machine
• Compost Turner for Bio Organic Fertilizer Composting
• Liquids Biofertilizer Manufacturing Plant
• Ribbon Mixer
• Hammer Mill
• Liquid Fertilizer Filling Machine
• Bio Fertilizer Fermenter
• Double Cone Blender Mixer
• Rotary Drum Dryer
• Fertilizer Mixer
• Organic Fertilizer Pellet Machine
• Bio Fertilizer Packing Machine
• Fertilizer Vibrating Screen
• Organic Waste Composting Machine (Bioreactor)
• Fertilizer Crusher
• Biofertilizer Packing Filling Machine
• Incubator Rotary Shaker
• Fertilizer Dryer Machine
• Ribbon Mixer

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