Wealth from Agricultural Waste of Rice and Sugarcane Residues for Environmental Sustainability: A Review
Manishwar Sharma
University Institute of Agriculture Science, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, India.
Sanidhya Gupta
University Institute of Agriculture Science, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, India.
Munish Kaundal *
University Institute of Agriculture Science, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This review paper discusses significant problem of agricultural waste management, especially the by-products produces through farming systems such as rice and sugarcane cultivation. This is because both these crops find a place among the most produced globally, thereby causing a significant proportion of agricultural waste which leads to environmental issues like pollution and exhaustion of resources. This paper reviewed the types and amount of wastes generated from rice and sugarcane processing (Straw, husks, bagasse and leaves). In this we assess the consequences of these wastes to the environment and delve into select management strategies that can be used to reduce their significance. Attention is given to innovative methods that encourage the recycling and reuse of these by-products. One potential approach is to utilize composting, bioconversion for biofuels. In addition, the paper presents best practice in successful case studies and ways that farmers can deploy these strategies to improve economic viability while supporting environmental sustainability.
Keywords: Rice straw, rice husk, sugarcane press mud, sugarcane bagasse, sugarcane bagasse ash, sugarcane vinasse