Bahla students create fertiliser from expired milk

Students of Aisha bint Talha School in Bahla have developed biochar from expired milk that can be used as fertiliser.

Ruaa bint Rashid al Hinai and Fajr bint Abdullah al Hinai took several months to create a biochar-based fertiliser and recycle food waste.

Fajr said,“this biochar serves as a natural fertiliser, promoting crop growth and improving crop quality while minimising reliance on chemical fertilisers.”

The biochar derived from expired milk contains organic components that enhance soil structure, stimulate root growth and facilitate the absorption of essential nutrients by plants. “By reducing the need for chemical fertilisers, it also helps mitigate environmental damage and potential health risks associated with their usage,” Fajr said.

“Furthermore, the efficacy of our innovation has been demonstrated through its positive impact on plant growth, including increased chlorophyll levels, leaf count and crop yield.”

Biochar extracted from expired milk contains organic materials that contribute to improving the soil structure, stimulates root growth, and enhances the absorption of essential nutrients for plants. In addition, it reduces the use of chemical fertilizers that may be harmful to the environment.

Biochar extracted from expired milk contains organic materials that contribute to improving the soil structure, stimulates root growth, and enhances the absorption of essential nutrients for plants. In addition, it reduces the use of chemical fertilizers that may be harmful to the environment and negatively affect public health.