A Problem Identification And Information Collection
We came to know of “think quest”. Five of our classmates got interested about it and we discussed about the competition. Then we concentrated of an insolved problem that needs a real solution.
Amanda explained about “Poverty and reasoned out solutions”. Ayesha thought of Sri Lankan classical dancing. But we need to do something new.
So, we thought of paying attention to agriculture with a usage of waste etc.
Identities,
{ Paddy Husk
{ Hay
Some times we recycled them in a very low percentage. We discussed with old farmers,
elders where paddy husk has not been utilized or reused. We thought of finalizing the usage of
paddy husk which confirm more “K” potassium…….And if mixed with some other organic matter
freely available.
Our group leader Koshila raised the point that she came to know of “K” availability in
burnt/dried paddy husk.We read books. Some began to arch in webs and whatever available
important as facts scientifically.“Thushanka and Ayesha” were on webs and
other three were on books etc.
burnt/dried paddy husk.We read books. Some began to arch in webs and whatever available
important as facts scientifically.“Thushanka and Ayesha” were on webs and
other three were on books etc.
Then, one factor is highlighted. It’s establishing of a nursery with a medium like paddy husk.
Where other system had to undergo fumigation followed with compost mixing in a ratio. So
complicated and once the fumigation is not in completed or successful. There would have been a
chance of emerge of bacteria and
Where other system had to undergo fumigation followed with compost mixing in a ratio. So
complicated and once the fumigation is not in completed or successful. There would have been a
chance of emerge of bacteria and
virus…Finally a nursery plant.
So, we happily decided to utilize a paddy husk as nursery mixture and the matter finalized.
Because the burnt paddy husk media in completely free of bacteria and fungus etc.
Because the burnt paddy husk media in completely free of bacteria and fungus etc.
Fund raising
Funds to be raised for the project and became necessary. As the student of a limited area of financial backing the decision came in to an operation for making of popular food item among students to sell those on good rates. The thought of making “Achcharu” (Pickle) came in to production.
We brought fruits and peeled out all the fruits well and washed them in clean water. Then cut them in to small pieces added small amount of salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar .Then mixed them well.
We sold that “Achcharu” among to our schoolmates using “kanda leaves” instead of plates which would give more natural environmental friendly background.
Finding a required implements.
| We made a simple “Kunthaniya” (Furnance) using an emptied welded barrel with a pipe line to exshaut smoke. |
The firewood lit and heeds up light and paddy husk and kept under heat inside the furnance mixing up and down for a day.
Then the result shown was the heated blackly paddy husk correctly treated. Heat treated paddy husk and mixed them with the raw paddy husk in a correct ratio.
Half Burn Paddy Husk Nursery Media.
Heat treated Half Burn Paddy Husk Media is a mix again as follower for final mixture
1.One part of half burn paddy
2.One part of compost
3.One part of sand
Field trail and inspection.
Half paddy husk nursery media then introduce for field on trail basis. On different crops considering following facts.
1.Tip of crop.
2.Time and after care.
3.Weeding and maintains.
4. Recording and inspection.
5.Results evaluations.
Packing and Labeling.
A trial shows a result of Half Burn Paddy Husk Media many express the idea is correct and results are through. So, we thought of distributing and introducing the mixture to the community with the help of our teachers and our group members.
So, Packing and labelling had become a must.
Packing
We introduced 5Kg of fertilizer bag which is made of polythene to the market. Packing was done well and the weight marked clearly.
Labelling.
Labelling a must before selling.
a) Name of product.
b) Date of manufacture.
c) Weight.
d) Ingredients.
e) Best before.
The above facts were included in a printed label and fixed.
Intrducing it to the Community
We came to the final stage introducing to it to the community level through our principal/ staff to school community and the date is fixed for promotions.
Steps followed
a) Divided group members.
b) Each group member responsible to meet individual class and for explanation.
c) Introduction done.
d) A notice published on a wall news-paper.
e) A dialogue organized.
f) Group leader appeared for further details of any one required.
So the first bag of mixture was hand over to our honourable principal Mrs. Sirimathi Piyasili Jayarathna Sri Rahula Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Malabe Colombo Sri Lanka.
Facts introduced.
a) Half Burnt Paddy Husk Nursery media produce healthy strong plant.
b) Application of mixer is directly diverted.
c) “K” is a main element.
d) Easy to use.
e) Free from diseases.
f) Improves soil sturection aeration cation and anation exchange water holding capacity
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