By Gillian Wilson | Communications Director
Through Sahyog’s support and training, 10 new farming families have initiated organic vermicomposting (essentially, fertilizing with worms) on their crops. Sahyog already has 8 well-functioning worm composting units and these new ones are proving to be successful as well!
Vermicomposting units eliminate the need to purchase expensive fertilizers and boost profits as a result. Sahyog also provides technical support in applying the compost to the crops. Using organic fertilizer has both short and long-term benefits for the crops and the participating families.
Vermicomposting helps to rehabilitate the land, which is an extremely important issue in this area. Over the last few decades, the combination of intensifying droughts and deforestation has caused the quality of soil to become extremely degraded. Over time, crop yields have worsened. Improving the soil through this organic method is an effective and sustainable way to conserve the environment and ensure that farming families can grow enough food for themselves and for income.
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