Production Technology of Vermicompost and Its Characteristics
Suraj Mishra*
Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
A.K. Chaubey
Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Kaushlendra Mani Tripathi
Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
Vaibhav Pandey
Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUAT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (208 002), India
K.P. Pandey
Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda, Uttar Pradesh (210 001), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Earthworm, Natural enemies, Soil health, Vermiculture
Abstract
Farmers and agricultural scientists face a wide range of challenges as crop yields stagnate, organic matter declines, multi-nutrient deficiencies occur, climate change affects agriculture, primary agricultural resources are shrinking, genetically modified organisms are resisting them and labour is scarce. It has been determined that uneven fertilization and diminishing soil organic matter content have caused crop yield and productivity of the majority of crops to stagnate. Vermicomposting contributes significantly to the maintenance and enhancement of soil fertility. As organic wastes are returned to the soil, they can improve soil properties and contribute to the improvement of soil quality, fertility and productivity. Vermicomposting organic waste creates high-quality compost in terms of nutrients and is effective at speeding up the decomposition process. It is a crucial part of an integrated plant nutrient supply system that ensures healthy soils, balanced fertilization and long-term productivity.
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