QUETTA, Jun 23 (APP):In collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and ACT International, the training focused on recycling vegetable and fruit waste generated under the WFP School Meal Program into high-quality compost for agricultural use. The session was chaired by the Director General Agriculture Research Institute (ARI), Balochistan, Dr Qasim Kakar. Team Leader WFP, Mr Kursheed Iqbal, briefed the participants on the School Meal Program and the potential use …
Training session for women on converting kitchen waste into nutrient-rich organic compost organized
QUETTA, Jun 23 (APP):In collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and ACT International, the training focused on recycling vegetable and fruit waste generated under the WFP School Meal Program into high-quality compost for agricultural use.
The session was chaired by the Director General Agriculture Research Institute (ARI), Balochistan, Dr Qasim Kakar.
Team Leader WFP, Mr Kursheed Iqbal, briefed the participants on the School Meal Program and the potential use of generated food waste for composting.
Technical input and training were provided by Consultant WFP Mr Asif Zehri, Consultant ACT International Mr. Abdul Rasool, and Agriculture Chemist Dr Hidayatullah Kakar from Agriculture Research ARI Quetta.
The Director General emphasized transforming household waste into a valuable resource rather than an environmental burden.
He highlighted composting as a simple and effective method to recycle organic waste, improve soil fertility, enhance crop productivity, and promote a cleaner environment, urging participants to act as ambassadors of sustainable waste management in their communities.
Participants visited the composting facility, where they observed windrow composting techniques and learned how fruit and vegetable wastes from schools are transformed into organic fertilizer through natural decomposition.
They were introduced to the key stages of compost production, including waste segregation, windrow management, curing, and final product preparation.
Dr Hidayatullah Kakar briefed them on ongoing composting activities at ARI Quetta and demonstrated the quality of the finished compost.
The participants appreciated the initiative for effectively converting kitchen waste into a valuable soil amendment that supports sustainable agriculture, reduces waste, and promotes environmental stewardship in Balochistan.
