The management of agricultural residues such as straw, fruit peels, plant stalks, and livestock manure remains a major environmental challenge in many rural areas. Modern microbial technology has made remarkable advances in transforming this vast volume of agricultural waste into high-value products such as microbial organic fertilizers, animal feed, and bioenergy. This technology significantly shortens natural decomposition time and increases the content of essential nutrients in the final products. The application of biological inoculants enables farmers to take control of on-site fertilizer production, thereby substantially reducing input costs. With advanced techniques, optimizing specific microbial strains for different soil types and climatic conditions helps effectively address the widespread issue of straw burning, which causes air pollution in many localities.
The integration of circular agriculture and microbial technology is the key to creating green agricultural value chains and enhancing competitiveness in international markets. The application of microbial technology also contributes to the rehabilitation of degraded soils and increases soil biodiversity, thereby promoting healthier crop growth and reducing the need for plant protection chemicals. As soil quality improves, both yield and product quality increase, laying the foundation for the development of certified organic production areas. This represents a modern management approach, shifting from a waste-disposal mindset to one that harnesses the potential value of agricultural by-products. Promoting this technology not only brings economic benefits but also contributes to protecting public health and creating a cleaner living environment in rural areas (Kallapiran & Kannan, 2022).
Authors: Hao Phu Dong, Binh Thanh Nguyen*
References:
Kallapiran, K. A., & Kannan, R. (2022). A review on the agricultural waste residues management by different microbes. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 93-113.
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