1.2 Contact details of resource persons and institutions involved in the assessment and documentation of the Technology

Name of project which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Technology (if relevant)

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Technology (if relevant)

1.3 Conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT

The compiler and key resource person(s) accept the conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT:

Ja

1.4 Declaration on sustainability of the described Technology

Is the Technology described here problematic with regard to land degradation, so that it cannot be declared a sustainable land management technology?

Nee

2.1 Short description of the Technology

Definition of the Technology:

Manuring and composting - amendment with chicken manure.
Chicken manure as organic matter derived from animal (chicken), which can be used as organic fertilizer in agriculture.

2.2 Detailed description of the Technology

Description:

The technology is used in Trzebieszów (N 51.990203; E 22.59253), in Podlasie Region in Poland under cereals or oil crops. The technology is used on about 2 ha area. The case study is embedded in typical agricultural region on rather fertile soils formed from loess. The altitude in the study site is 153 m.a.s.l., average temperature 7.1°C and precipitation 550 mm. Chicken manure is used for more than 20 years (10 t/ha) on non irrigated arable land. Chickens are hold in Podlasie Region. Land user already hold chickens before the implementation of the Technology. Chicken manure is organic matter derived from animals (chicken), which can be used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. Chicken manure is high in organic matter making it desirable for use as a soil amendment or soil conditioner. It contributes to the fertility of the soil by adding organic matter and is nutritionally rich. It has the highest amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Chicken manure can improve soil structure and impacts microbiological activity and plant growth. The field should be ploughed and harrowed once with a tractor after which a uniform rate of 10 t/ha of chicken manure is applied. One chicken produces about 150g of chicken manure per day. The farmers mix the chicken manure with straw. In majority the use of chicken manure as fertilizer increases the yield of the crops. It is necessary to control a level of nutrients in the soil. A further benefit from the Technology is the reduction of chemical fertilizers which has positive effects concerning the costs. Moreover, if chicken manure comes from the own farm the combination with the Technology closes the nitrogen cycle on the farm.

2.3 Photos of the Technology

2.5 Country/ region/ locations where the Technology has been applied and which are covered by this assessment

Country:

Poland

Region/ State/ Province:

Podlasie

Further specification of location:

Trzebieszów

Specify the spread of the Technology:

• evenly spread over an area

If precise area is not known, indicate approximate area covered:

• < 0.1 km2 (10 ha)

Comments:

Trzebieszów, Podlasie, Poland. Coordinates: N 51.99020; E 22.59253
Chicken manure production, near the chicken farms.

Map

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2.6 Date of implementation

If precise year is not known, indicate approximate date:

• 10-50 years ago

2.7 Introduction of the Technology

Specify how the Technology was introduced:

• through land users' innovation

3.1 Main purpose(s) of the Technology

• improve production
• reduce, prevent, restore land degradation
• preserve/ improve biodiversity
• reduce risk of disasters
• create beneficial economic impact

3.2 Current land use type(s) where the Technology is applied

Cropland

• Annual cropping

Annual cropping - Specify crops:

• cereals - oats
• cereals - other

• wheat

Number of growing seasons per year:

• 1

Comments:

Main crops (cash and food crops): cereals, especially triticale, oat and wheat

3.4 Water supply

Water supply for the land on which the Technology is applied:

• rainfed

3.5 SLM group to which the Technology belongs

• integrated soil fertility management

3.6 SLM measures comprising the Technology

agronomic measures

• A2: Organic matter/ soil fertility

3.7 Main types of land degradation addressed by the Technology

physical soil deterioration

• Pc: compaction
• Pk: slaking and crusting

biological degradation

• Bq: quantity/ biomass decline
• Bl: loss of soil life

3.8 Prevention, reduction, or restoration of land degradation

Specify the goal of the Technology with regard to land degradation:

• prevent land degradation

4.1 Technical drawing of the Technology

Technical specifications (related to technical drawing):

The utilization of chicken manure as an organic fertilizer is essential to improve the soil productivity and the crop production. The field should be ploughed and harrowed once with a tractor after which a uniform rate of 10 t/ha of chicken manure is applied. One chicken produces about 150g of chicken manure per day. The farmers mix the chicken manure with straw.

Author:

Magdalena Frąc

Date:

29/06/2016

4.2 General information regarding the calculation of inputs and costs

Specify how costs and inputs were calculated:

• per Technology area

other/ national currency (specify):

PLN

If relevant, indicate exchange rate from USD to local currency (e.g. 1 USD = 79.9 Brazilian Real): 1 USD =:

0.28

4.3 Establishment activities

4.4 Costs and inputs needed for establishment

If you are unable to break down the costs in the table above, give an estimation of the total costs of establishing the Technology:

600.0

4.5 Maintenance/ recurrent activities

4.6 Costs and inputs needed for maintenance/ recurrent activities (per year)

If you are unable to break down the costs in the table above, give an estimation of the total costs of maintaining the Technology:

300.0

4.7 Most important factors affecting the costs

Describe the most determinate factors affecting the costs:

Pesticides, mineral fertilization, seed, fuel

5.1 Climate

5.2 Topography

5.3 Soils

5.4 Water availability and quality

Is water salinity a problem?

Nee

Is flooding of the area occurring?

Nee

5.5 Biodiversity

5.6 Characteristics of land users applying the Technology

5.7 Average area of land used by land users applying the Technology

5.8 Land ownership, land use rights, and water use rights

• family

Land use rights:

• individual

5.9 Access to services and infrastructure

6.1 On-site impacts the Technology has shown

Socio-economic impacts

Production

Income and costs

Socio-cultural impacts

Ecological impacts

Water cycle/ runoff

Soil

Biodiversity: vegetation, animals

Climate and disaster risk reduction

6.3 Exposure and sensitivity of the Technology to gradual climate change and climate-related extremes/ disasters (as perceived by land users)

Climate-related extremes (disasters)

Climatological disasters

Comments:

The technology decreases drought impacts by increasing the soil organic matter content.

6.4 Cost-benefit analysis

How do the benefits compare with the establishment costs (from land users’ perspective)?

How do the benefits compare with the maintenance/ recurrent costs (from land users' perspective)?

Comments:

At the beginning the slightly negative cost-benefit is conected with the cost of polutry purchase and the construction of needed facility.

6.5 Adoption of the Technology

• 1-10%

If available, quantify (no. of households and/ or area covered):

about 2 ha

Of all those who have adopted the Technology, how many did so spontaneously, i.e. without receiving any material incentives/ payments?

• 91-100%

6.7 Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities of the Technology

6.8 Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks of the Technology and ways of overcoming them

7.1 Methods/ sources of information