Vermicomposting A viable option for organic nutrients in Sikkim


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Authors

  • H Kalita
  • S Babu
  • K Kishore
  • R Singh
  • G S Yadav

Abstract

Vermicomposting is a valuable source of nutrients for organic
agriculture by utilizing the farm wastes and it may also be a highly
profitable venture to the farmers for securing their livelihoods, because, with at, it is possible to earn up to Rupees 1 lakh annually by maintaining a unit of 3 tonnes capacity.

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Author Biographies

  • H Kalita
    Sr. Scientist-Agril. Entomology, ICAR- Research Complex for NEH Region Sikkim Centre, Tadong, Sikkim 737 102
  • S Babu
    Scientist,  ICAR, RC, NEHR, Sikkim Centre
  • K Kishore
    Sr. Scientist-Horticulture, DRWA, Bhubaneswar,  ICAR- Research Complex for NEH Region Sikkim Centre,
    Tadong, Sikkim 737 102
  • R Singh
    Sr. Scientist-Agronomy, ICAR, RC, NEHR, Sikkim Centre
  • G S Yadav
    Scientist-Agronomy, ICAR, RC, NEHR, Tripura Centre.

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Submitted

2016-12-30

Published

2016-12-30

Issue

Vol. 66 No. 4 (2016): July Issue

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

Kalita, H., Babu, S., Kishore, K., Singh, R., & Yadav, G. S. (2016). Vermicomposting A viable option for organic nutrients in Sikkim. Indian Farming, 66(4). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/66491