Bio Fertilizer Production Unit
Bio Fertilizer Unit | Sustainable Soil Health Solutions
Infrastructure
A small laboratory (approx. 500 sq ft) with specialized equipment for bio-fertilizer production
Laminar Air Flow
Sterile working environment
Autoclave
Sterilization equipment
Incubator
Culture growth control
Shaker
Uniform mixing
Packing Machine
Packet sealing
Types of Bio-fertilizers Produced
Rhizobium
For legumes (groundnut, pigeon pea, gram). Fixes atmospheric nitrogen in root nodules.
Azotobacter
For cereals (wheat, maize, sorghum). Free-living nitrogen fixer.
Azospirillum
For millets and sugarcane. Produces growth hormones.
PSB
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria. Converts insoluble soil phosphate into plant-available form.
KMB (Potassium Mobilizing Bacteria)
Releases fixed potassium from soil minerals.
Carrier Material
Sterilized lignite, charcoal, or peat soil (1:1 ratio with broth culture)
Production Capacity & Price
Production Capacity
1000-2000 packets per month (each packet = 200 grams, sufficient for 1 acre)
Price
₹10-20 per packet (subsidized; market rate ₹50-100)
Usage Method
- Seed treatment: Mix with 10% jaggery solution, coat seeds, dry in shade
- Seedling root dip
- Soil application
Can reduce chemical fertilizer requirement by 15-25% over 2-3 years.
Effectiveness
- Can reduce chemical fertilizer requirement by 15-25% over 2-3 years
- Improves soil health and fertility naturally
- Eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative