Neem and cow dung manure is extremely beneficial for organic farming. It makes the soil fertile, keeps pests away and increases the growth of plants.
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Ingredients required:
Fresh cow dung – 50 kg
Neem leaves or Neem Cake – 5 to 10 kg
Soil – 5 kg
Jaggery – 1 kg (for active fermentation)
Water – as required
A pit or drum to make compost
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Method of making:
1. Prepare the pit or drum:
Make a pit of about 3×3 feet in the ground or take a large plastic drum.
2. Prepare the round mixture:
Mix cow dung, neem leaves/cake, soil and jaggery in a large plate or tub.
3. Add water:
Add enough water so that the mixture becomes wet but does not start flowing. It should be a little sticky.
4. Covering:
Put this mixture in a pit or drum and cover it with sack, tarpaulin or grass.
5. Stir every 4-5 days:
Turn the compost every 4-5 days for 15-20 days so that oxygen is available.
6. Manure ready:
The compost will be ready in about 20-25 days. It will be brown, soft and fragrant in appearance.
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Benefits:
Neem provides insecticidal properties.
The disease resistance of the crop increases.
Biological activity in the soil increases.
The quality of crops improves.
Benefits of Neem-Gobar Khad:
1. Natural pesticide:
Neem has insect repellent properties, which reduces the infestation of pests in the crop.
2. Improves soil quality:
This manure improves the structure of the soil and makes it more fertile.
3. Increases the disease resistance of the crop:
The antifungal and antibacterial properties of neem help crops fight diseases.
4. Long-term effect:
Compared to chemical fertilizers, it releases nutrients slowly, providing continuous nutrition to the plant.
5. Best for organic farming:
It is 100% organic and is an excellent option for organic farmers.
6. Cheap and accessible:
Neem and cow dung are easily available in villages, due to which this manure is made at a low cost.
7. Increases organic carbon content:
Improves soil vitality by increasing the number of microorganisms in the soil.
8. Increases water holding capacity:
Helps retain moisture in the soil, reducing the need for irrigation.
Marketing & Selling Guide
If you want to make and sell neem-cowdung compost, it is a good business model — especially considering the growing trend of organic and natural farming. Below are some easy and effective ways:
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1. Branding:
Have a name like “Prakritik Khad”, “Neem Power Compost”, “Green Gobar” etc.
Create a simple packing design that mentions the benefits of your compost.
It is more convenient to make 5kg, 10kg, and 25kg packets.
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2. Where to Sell:
Locally:
Contact village, town or district agricultural shops.
Set up stalls in Kisan Mandis.
Give demos to farmers directly on the field.
On online platforms:
Promote on WhatsApp Business and Facebook Marketplace.
List on sites like Amazon, Flipkart or IndiaMart.
Start your own website or shop on Shopify/Meesho.
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3. Promotion Ideas:
Give demos:
Show the results of using the fertilizer in the fields of farmers around you.
Make videos:
Upload videos like “How is fertilizer made” and “What are the benefits of this” on YouTube or Instagram.
Posters and pamphlets:
Put up posters in local markets and villages. Distribute pamphlets.
Refer and Earn Scheme:
Give some fertilizer free to the customer who brings others.
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4. Government assistance and licenses:
If you want to make it on a large scale, then you will have to get an FCO (Fertilizer Control Order) license for organic fertilizer.
Contact the Agriculture Department and get information about schemes and subsidies.
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5. Special sales strategy:
Use a tagline like “Pesticide free, medicine in fertilizer itself”.
Run slogans like “Leave chemical fertilizers, adopt organic”.
Start with low rates and trial packs so that farmers can trust.
Cost & Profit Analysis of Neem-Dung Manure Making:
This is a low-cost and high-demand business. Below is the estimated cost and profit of preparing 1 ton (1000 kg) of Neem-Gobar Manure:
- Cost (Per 1000 kg/1 Ton):
Cost item Estimated cost (₹)
Dung (free or ₹1/kg) ₹500 – ₹1000
Neem leaves/cake ₹1000
Jaggery (5-10 kg) ₹300
Labour (mixing, turning) ₹700
Packing (25kg bags) ₹600
Marketing/logo/poster ₹400
Total cost ₹3500 – ₹4000
- Selling price:
The retail price of organic manure ranges from ₹8 – ₹15/kg.
In bulk it sells for ₹5 – ₹8/kg.
Let’s say you sell at ₹10/kg:
=> 1000 kg × ₹10 = ₹10,000
- Profit:
Detailed amount (₹)
Total sales ₹10,000
Total cost ₹4,000 (average)
Profit ₹6,000 per tonne
- If you make 10 tonnes a month:
Monthly profit = ₹60,000
And if you do the delivery and promotion yourself, the profit can go up even more.
Bonus tip:
If you can get neem trees in the fields and free dung from Gaushala, the cost can come down to under ₹2000 — and the profit can double.
