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Poultry Waste to Biofuel: Innovative & Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Greener Future

  About the Author            J. Sweatha is a student at the College of Poultry Production and Management (CPPM), Hosur , pursuing her B.Tech in Poultry Technology. With a keen interest in sustainable poultry practices, renewable energy, and innovative waste management solutions , she is passionate about exploring ways to make the poultry industry more eco-friendly and future-ready.  Introduction:  The Hidden Energy in Poultry Waste            Biofuel fuel derived from organic matter is a renewable energy source that can significantly reduce dependence on fossil fuels. One surprising but highly abundant source of this energy is poultry waste.           Instead of being an environmental burden, poultry waste can be transformed into clean energy that   helping farms lower costs while reducing pollution.  Sources and Collection of Poultry Waste      ...

Lighting Management in Poultry Farming: Enhancing Growth, Reproduction and Welfare

  About the Author:        R. Naveena is a B.Tech Poultry Technology student in  College of Poultry Production and Management (CPPM), Hosur . With a deep interest in poultry health, welfare and farm productivity, she writes to share practical, research-based insights with farmers, students and poultry professionals. Her passion lies in bridging scientific knowledge with real-world poultry farming practices to help farmers achieve sustainable success . Introduction         Lighting management in poultry farming is the practice of controlling light intensity, duration and timing in poultry houses to regulate bird behaviour, growth, reproductive health and production efficiency. Proper lighting programs are essential in  achieving optimal performance in broilers (meat production) and layers (egg production). By maintaining the correct lighting schedule, farmers can: Improve feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) . Ensure ba...

How AI and Digital Twin Technology Could Transform Indian Poultry Farming – A Student’s Perspective

                                                                                     . Introduction              Poultry farming is one of the most rapidly growing businesses in Indian agriculture. Due to growing awareness about health and nutrition, consumption of meat and eggs is increasing at a fast pace. This rising demand has motivated numerous farmers to enter poultry farming as a business, contributing to year-on-year growth consistently.        Today, poultry farming is directly and indirectly employing more than 6 million Indians, transforming it into a source of food as well as a dominant rural sector contributor.                           ...