PCC showcases benefits in urea-molasses treated rice straw Jan 2020 Bubalus urea-molasses,RiceStraw PH,PCC@CLSU By Marijoan Nefulda It is a common knowledge that rice straws are being burned after harvest either because it is difficult to collect, it has been a common practice for a long time, or farmers just don’t have enough information on the use and benefits of the said crop residues. PCC showcases benefits in urea-molasses treated rice straw A project, titled “Development of Sustainable Rice Straw Management Practices and Technologies for Ruminant Fodder in the Philippines” (RiceStraw PH), led by PCC Executive Director Dr. Arnel Del Barrio and funded by the DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) was recently introduced to farmers and livestock raisers from various towns in Ilocos Norte through a techno-demo titled “Enhancing Feeding Management Practices of Ruminant Raisers: A Urea-Molasses Treated Rice Straw (UMTRS) Demonstration and Technology Showcase” in Marcos, Ilocos Norte on January 30, 2020. Participating farmers came from the towns of Marcos, Currimao, Dingras, Solsona, Nueva Era, Banna and Pinili, and the City of Laoag. The project is a collaboration among the DA-PCC, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice). This project highlights not only the economic benefits that can be derived in utilizing the rice straws, but also the positive environmental impact of not burning them. The participants were grouped into two, each guided by PCC personnel. They were given hands-on exercises on the preparation of UMTRS. After which, they were taught on the proper way of ensiling and sealing the silage bags. Participants were also taught on how to store rice straws by using the bailing machine or an improvised stationary wooden bailer. Utilization of the UMTRS as an ingredient of the Total Mix Ration (TMR) was also demonstrated. Dr. Daniel Aquino, center director of PCC at Central Luzon State University (PCC@CLSU) and study leader gave an overview of the project and also discussed the importance of rice straw as animal feed. He also presented the needed materials and discussed the step-by-step preparation and efficient utilization of the UMTRS. The adoption of the UMTRS technology will benefit cooperatives with farmer-members, agricultural entrepreneurs, livestock producers and extension workers, as it ensures additional income and sustainable source of livestock feed. MATERIALS FOR MAKING 100 kg of UMTRS 91.6 kg water, 4.40 kg urea, 4 kg molasses, and rice straws4 PREPARATIONS Simply dip the rice straws (preferably chopped) in the mixture. Then put it in a drum or in a silage bag, making sure that it is compact before sealing it. REMINDER The UMTRS can be fed directly to ruminants 30 days after ensiling. It ensures higher milk production for lactating animals, improved weight, and additional nutrient value.
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