Question

Why earthworms are considered as Farmer’s friend?

Answer 1

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.