Shahjahanpur: Gyanesh Tiwari, a resident of Navipur village in Shahjahanpur, is making lakhs of rupees from cow dung which is often considered waste. He utilizes the dung from dairy to produce vermicompost, which farmers purchase from him. This innovative approach has become a successful venture, contributing to Gyanesh’s impressive income. 

Gyanesh Tiwari’s background

Gyanesh Tiwari’s father used to work as a teacher and wanted him to pursue the same path. After completing BEd from Meerut in the year 2010, he decided to venture into dairy farming instead of pursuing teaching. He gathered information about government schemes and took the bold step of starting his own dairy business. 

Vermicomposting

Gyanesh Tiwari conducted thorough research and received necessary training to open his dairy business. When he encountered a challenge of disposing cow dung, he recognized the potential in utilizing it rather than considering it a waste. This marked the beginning of his new business of vermicomposting. 

Making profits

In the year 2016, Gyanesh Tiwari received training in vermicomposting, and laid the foundation of his vermicompost production business. He began utilizing dung from his own dairy to make and sell vermicompost. Today, it has turned into a promising and profitable asset. 

Vermicomposting methods

Gyanesh Tiwari shares three different methods of making vermicompost. The methods are called windrow, HDPE, and traditional method. The annual production of the business is around 1500 quintals. Local farmers prefer to purchase fertilizers from him, particularly those working in nurseries. Additionally, Gyanesh also sells a substantial quantity of earthworms annually, which amount to lakhs of rupees. 

A commitment

Gyanesh Tiwari emphasizes certain crucial steps in all three vermicompost preparation methods. Prior to the process, cow dung is allowed to cool for 15 days to release methane gas completely. His commitment to organic farming has earned him recognition and honours in this field.