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Degraded Soil in
Teruo Higa North Central
Tanzania
Bacilli sp.
Glomus sp.
Making IMO- Parent (Large Batch)
5 gallon bucket
950 mL IMO- Liquid
950 mL molasses
5 gallons pond water
(or unchlorinated water)
Fermenting Protein
(to get amino acids)
Making Fermented
` Amino Acids
• Chopped fish or animal (bone, intestines)
• Molasses, equal in weight to the chopped
fish or animal
• Container without holes
• Bungee cord
• Garbage bag or other way to seal opening
• Stirring implement (giant spoon)
• 5 gallon mesh bag (like the ones used for
honey processing)
How to use?
What Dilution?
Roselle-FAA Trial
0.45
0.4
0.35
0.3
Yield (kg/Plant)
0.25
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.05
0
Control 1:500 FAA Treatment 1:100 FAA Treatment
$$$ COST $$$
• Cost of making 8 gallons FAA: $48.00
-$38.00 for molasses
-$10.00 start up cost for other supplies
(first time cost if don’t have already)
•IMO- Liquid
•EM
•FAA
•FPJ
•Silage
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References & Further Reading
• Tancho, Arnat. Textbook in Natural Farming: Principles,
Concepts & Appropriate Techniques in Tropics. Maejo
University, Thailand. 2013.
• Lowenfels, Jeff and Wayne Lewis. Teaming with Microbes:
The Organic Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web. Timber
Press. 2010.
• Jensen Helen, Leopoldo Guilaran, Rene Jaranilla and Gerry
Garingalao . “Nature Farming Manual.” PABINHI & REAP-
Canada 2006.
• Observational Research and Trials with Adivexon Harold,
Demonstration Manager ECHO East Africa