EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN AGRICULTURE WASTE MANAGEMENT: INSIGHTS FROM COIR PITH AND VERMICOMPOSTING ENDEAVOURS AT COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, AMBALAVAYAL, WAYANAD

Abstract

 This paper delves into the Experiential Learning Programme on Agriculture Waste Management of the 2018 batch of B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture students at the College of Agriculture, Ambalavayal, Wayanad. The programme sought to grant students an immersive experience in agricultural waste management, focusing on coir pith composting and vermicomposting. Highlighted in this paper are the day-to-day student activities in coir-pith and vermicomposting units, a deep dive into the composting processes, chemical and financial analysis. The study concludes by emphasizing the potential implications of the programme for sustainable agricultural practices and underscores the importance of further research in this domain.