Abstract

OPTIMIZATION OF VERMICOMPOSTING TECHNIQUE FOR ORGANIC WASTES MANAGEMENT BY EMPLOYING EISENIA FETIDA

Shikha Singh and Rudra Prakash Ojha*

ABSTRACT

The kind of worms Farmers may find Eisenia fetida to be a useful companion and a commonly utilised earthworm with commercial value. The environmentally friendly process of vermicomposting converts organic waste into compost with the aid of specific earthworm species. Vermicomposting is a popular technique for handling and recycling organic waste materials. It is a process that earthworms (Eisenia fetida) employ to recover plant nutrients. Plants need the nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, or NPK. Vermicompost has become more and more popular as a cost-effective and safe way to treat a range of organic wastes in order to produce worm biomass and vermicompost. The technology of vermicomposting is essential for recycling organic wastes and appreciating them as an input in agriculture. Earth worms are the main source of technology for converting biowaste into valuable resources in the vermicomposting process, which produces useful items with organic waste. Furthermore, earthworms recycle organic waste while also promoting plant growth. What makes them important is that they can make it easier to create organic fertilisers that are safe for the environment. By fortifying the underlying economic, social, and ecological framework, the implementation of earthworm-mediated vermitechnology promotes sustainable development, according to these relationships. The importance of earthworms for agricultural field nutrition has only recently come to the attention of researchers worldwide. It is vital to divert biodegradable waste from landfills and toward alternate waste management methods like vermicomposting since waste management is seen as an essential element of a sustainable society.

Keywords: Cow manure, Organic matter, Eisenia fetida, Vermicomposting.