Bamboo-based low-cost vermicomposting technology for the farmers of north-east India

Abstract

The low-cost vermicomposting technology can help the marginal and resource poor farmers of the northeast India. The cost of cultivation of crops can also be reduced by popularizing vermicomposting technology by replacing the need of chemical fertilizers. Most of the people of north-east India depend on Agriculture. Vermicompost not only helps to increase the productivity of crops but also helps as income generation for the youth in particular. By utilizing locally available resources and waste material available by their own, the farmers can construct a small vermicomposting unit and can utilize it as a source of income generation. Nowadays, it is a great concern to popularize organic farming, whereby the demands of organic products are increasing not only in the local market but also in global market.