making poultry droppings compost. Carbon-rich waste materials namely, coir pith, sawdust,
paper wastes, leaf litter and paddy straw were evaluated for their efficacy in reducing the
ammonia volatilization from poultry droppings. Among the carbon wastes tested, coir pith,
saw dust and paddy straw were found to be efficient in reducing the ammonia loss by 31 to
48 per cent. In the compost mix, major nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium …