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Why earthworms are considered as Farmer’s friend?

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Earthworms are referred as ‘Farmer’s friend’. After digesting organic matter, earthworms excrete a nutrient- rich waste product called castings.
Vermicompost :
  • Vermicompost is a manure prepared by using earthworms to speed up the process of decomposition of plant and animal waste.
  • Vermicomposting is a fundamental practice of organic gardening.
  • Vermicompost helps better plant growth and crop yield, improves physical structure of soil, increases the water holding capacity of soil and is helpful in elimination of biowastes.

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