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ORGANIC-FERTILIZER-BARGUNA
Organic fertilizer becomes popular among farmers
BARGUNA, Jan 8, 2018 (BSS) – Vermi-compost, an organic fertilizer developed
by government and local non-government organizations is gradually becoming
popular among the farmers for its low cost and capacity for increasing crop
and vegetable production.
The application of this homemade fertilizer also enhances the taste and
flavour of the vegetables, users said.
Vermi-compost is not only environment friendly but also a deterrent to
pest attack on croplands, according to farmers.
It is more effective for all crops and different varieties of vegetables
than chemical fertilizer’, said Badrul Alam, an officer of the Department of
Agriculture Extension (DAE).
It can be made from household waste, cow-dung, straw and shrub with the
help of earthworm. These materials are to be mixed and kept in a dark and
damp place at least for seven days to rot.
The heap will have to be dried up in the sun after earthworms eat the
rotten wastes and release those.
About 500 families in the district are producing this organic fertilizer
on commercial basis for their livelihood.
Local people are using this cost-effective fertilizer in their crop and
vegetable land.
One kilogram of vermi-compost cost Taka five only. ‘We are getting better
result by using this compost’, said Milon Hawladar an owner of a nursery at
Kewrabunia village.
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