Scouting, Documentation andStandardization of Bamboo use inPoultry Farming

Dr.M.Islam BarbaruahFARMER

( Fellowship for Agri Resource Management andEntrepreneurship Research )

The Project Components Scouting & Documentation Consultation & Knowledge sharing –Building

Capacity to Innovate Participatory design development & Suitable

Bamboo Treatment Methods Prototype Development & Testing at farmers

place. Cost Analysis & Value Comparison Design / Process standardization Commercialization

Some of the scouted grassroot uses…

Cage at Innovators place – California Type

Cage at Innovators place – Battery Type

Rearing of Broilers in Bamboo raised Floor

Live bird Carrying

Basket for carrying Day Old Chicks

Bamboo Chick guard

Activities till now….Orientation for ParticipatoryPrototype development

Experimenting with bambootreatment / cleaning method

Activities till now….Training on Use of Modern Tools

Web based Knowledge Sharing

Activities till now after documentation….Brainstorming on Possibilitiesbeyond scouted uses e.g. BambooEgg Tray??, Bamboo brooders

Capturing innovative uses outsidethe country & possibletechnologies

The way ahead

Scaling up of design, testing and valuecomparisons involving experts from developedbelts

Standardization of designs for mass production. Commercialization

farmerneindia@gmail.com