Management And Utilisation of Dairy Farm Waste – An Insight

The waste generated by dairy farm sector is the major contributor to the environmental pollution and global warming. Efficient utilization and management decrease the harmful effect on environment while generating value added commodities and enhancing the socio-economic status of the farmer. Traditional methods like composting, vermicomposting, biogas, panchgabya, biodynamic fertilizer etc. are widely in use. Production of biodiesel, bioplastic, bio textile etc. from the dairy waste should be encouraged. Single cell protein production from the dairy waste is also a sustainable approach. Various waste management methods also have significant effect on reducing the pollution. Manure management starts from feeding because the feeding influences the manure characteristics. The collection, storage and treatment methods of the dairy farm waste should be appropriate to minimize the methanogenesis. Technological advancement in dairy waste management is necessary for a sustainable production.