Automated Chicken Manure Toxicity Level Reducer System Using Optimized Effective Microorganism (EM) Solution

Poultry industry has been always a part of the Philippines' agricultural sector being one of the top contributors in revenues in livestock. However, poultry farms oftentimes emit odors coming from chicken manure that can cause harmful effects to local residents and the chicken themselves. One solution to remedy this is the usage of effective microorganism (EM). EM is a low-cost, non-harmful, non-pathogenic, non-genetically modified solution commonly used for waste treatment. In this study, the researchers developed a system that automatically detects toxicity levels of gases and reduces it, together with the foul odor, using automatic spraying of activated EM solution. Spray schedule is also optimized using data analytics techniques. Results show satisfactory results reducing toxicity levels constantly on poultry houses where the system is implemented.