Efficient Steps for Managing Broilers Waste for Farm Sustainability

Waste produced by broilers must be managed properly to prevent negative impacts on the farm environment. The smell of manure can disturb people in the farm environment. However, because livestock manure contains nutrients that are good for plants, livestock manure can be processed into fertilizer that can be used in agriculture and plantations.

The following are some general ways to manage broilers waste, namely:

• Composting and Use as Fertilizer
  Organic waste from broilers farms can be processed through composting. This process allows organic materials to decompose naturally into nutrient-rich organic fertilizer that can be reused for plants. This fertilizer can increase soil fertility. The steps can be taken by collecting waste (broilers manure, leftover feed, straw and other organic materials), selecting materials, cutting and crushing, forming piles, regulating humidity (optimal at 50 – 60%), maintaining temperature, turning piles, ripening, and fertilizer use.
• Energy Processing
  Some places also produce energy from broilers waste in ways such as biogas production. Biogas production from broilers farm waste involves an anaerobic fermentation process in airless conditions that involves microorganisms to decompose the organic material in the waste, producing biogas as a byproduct. The biogas produced mainly consists of methane (CH₄) and carbon dioxide (CO₂), and can be used as an energy source for various purposes, for example as alternative energy to replace LPG for cooking and generator fuel to produce electricity.
• Grinding and Drying
  Physically, broiler chicken farm waste can be handled by grinding and drying. Drying can be done by piling the waste outside the cage and turning it as often as possible and blowing air over the manure. Drying can reduce the volume of waste and facilitate further management, as well as making packing easier because dry waste is easy to place in the storage area provided even though the smell is still there after drying.
• Liquid Waste Management
  Liquid waste from broilers farms generally contains nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as organic matter, which if not managed properly can pollute ground and surface water. So liquid waste from broilers farms needs to be managed properly through a liquid waste processing system so that it does not pollute water sources. Several techniques for managing liquid waste from broilersn farms are anaerobic systems, aerobic systems, and artificial wetlands.

Broilers waste management should involve environmental experts or technical consultants in designing and implementing the management system. It is important to note that such management must comply with local environmental regulations and guidelines. Additionally, a sustainable and responsible approach must be implemented to minimize environmental impacts. Efforts to prevent waste at the source and sustainable farming practices can help reduce the environmental impact of broiler chicken waste.