| Formulations | Carrier powder, Soluble liquid |
| Application Type | Soil application |
| Indian Fertilizer Regulatory (FCO) | Organic Certification – NPOP India | National Bio Diversity Board Compliance – India | Access benefit sharing agreement (ABS) – Nagoya protocol |
| Not Applicable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) | Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) | Re-entry barrier | Safe to predators, parasites and pollinators |
| Not applicable | 0 Days | 0 Days | Yes |
Agrilife Silrich® A is a microbial consortium comprising of cellulose and lignin decomposing bacteria and fungi. The cultures are listed under
The fungi and bacteria secrete organic acids, enzymes and metabolites which decompose cellulose and lignin. Once the biomass is decomposed it becomes good organic matter.
Organic matter is quite important for soil health. Overuse and abuse of chemical fertilizers adversely affects soil texture, structure and the microbial population which has declined drastically.
Microbes in soil secrete organic acids and enzymes thereby the root, debris and biomass get converted into compost and this organic matter which is important for soil health gets enhanced by microbial activity.
More organic matter means more organic carbon. Organic carbon is an indicator of soil health which is declining with time. If soil is neglected the way it is at present, then the soil will be bankrupt in another 30-40 years. Therefore, it is very important to restore soil health. Therefore every form of biomass – fruit waste to animal waste should be decomposed and should be converted into organic fertilizer.
Agrilife Silrich® - A is available as powder and liquid formulation
Crops: All Crops Debris, Straw
Dose: 1kg/1L per tonne of biomass
1. Pulverize biomass (mix dung and all other biomass into one homogeneous material). The product efficacy is better with smaller pieces of biomass
2. Mix AgriLife Silrich® A in sufficient water to form a slurry.
3. Spread the crushed biomass as a windrow and sprinkle AgriLife Silrich® A slurry over it.
4. Place another layer over the slurry application and sprinkle again.
5. Keep adding the layers (each layer to be approx. 10 cm thick) such that it is not more than 1 metre in height.
6. Maintain a moisture percentage of 25-35 % by sprinkling water once in 4-5 days or depending on the temperature in the region.
7. Allow the biomass to decompose with AgriLife Silrich® A.
8. If biomass has less moisture then water needs to be added such that 25-35 % moisture needs to be maintained.
9. If wet dung needs to be decomposed, then dry powder of AgriLife Silrich® A mixed with sand or soil can be broadcasted on every layer. Thus 35 % moisture helps activate AgriLife Silrich® A microbes and causes a solid-state fermentation to start decomposing biomass into organic matter.
10. It is advisable not to use any strong chemicals or fertilizers along with AgriLife Silrich® A.
11. It takes about 30-45 days for the treated biomass to get converted into organic fertilizer.
12. Turn the biomass upside down after 3 weeks for better results.
Note:
Do not store AgriLife Silrich® - Asolution for more than 24 hours after mixing in water.
Store in ambient temperature, not more than 35 degrees Celsius. Preferably store between 4-10 degree Celsius. Keep container closed after use. Store in a cool and dry place.
AgriLife Silrich® - A is stable for a period of 1 year from the date of manufacturing.
Decomposing cultures in most countries do not come under regulatory. It does not come under Fertilizer regulatory (FCO) – Fertilizer Control Order of India. It does not come under Pesticides regulatory/ Plant protection regulatory (CIB) – Central Insecticides Board of India. However, quarantine restrictions exist in some countries for which regulatory compliance may be needed.
