Research Article
Worm collection and characterization of vermicompost produced using different worm species and waste feeds materials at Sinana on – station of Bale highland southeastern Ethiopia
Author(s): Fahad Sardar*
Soil fertility decline and high prices of inorganic fertilizers are among the major bottlenecks for sustainable crop production and agricultural productivity particularly for small holder farmers. Considering these issues this study was conducted at Sinana Agricultural Research Centre, on station to evaluate worm collected from different sites and characterizations of vermicomposting nutrient content made from different feed sources. Trials house or vermiculture was constructed on 15 m x 13 m land size having six worm bins in the house in which single worm bin 9 m2 area. Inside worm bin were covered using plastic geo-membranes to make safe for earthworms while on the top and partially, the body of house covered by corrugated iron sheet in order protect from rain, flying predators and mesh wire for aeration purpose was used. The earthworm collection conducted contains two parts. The fi.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37532/pulject.2022.6(4);01-04
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