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Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production

K. M. D. Hossain
Department of Environmental Science and Technology, JessoreUniversity of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh,

B. Roy
Department of Environmental Science and Geography, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh

Suman C. Mohanta
Department of Chemistry, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh

M. R. Mia
Department of Environmental Science and Technology, JessoreUniversity of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh,

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was conducted to observe the present management practices of organic waste to produce organic fertilizer and the ultimate outcomes to improve the socioeconomic condition and the agricultural production of Niamotpur, Kaligang Upazila, Jhenaidah. From the study 70% respondents are producing vermicompost from organic waste. It takes about 40-45 days to convert vermicompost from organic waste and is an easy process to convert and manage the biodegradable organic waste. The vermicompost use intensity in the study area is high due to the hazardous impact and high price of chemical fertilizer whereas the vermicompost is really low in price and free from all hazardous impact. Vermicompost can be used for all kinds of crops. By applying this technology, the village people had changed their total socio economic conditions than the past. Farmers in this area are greatly benefited through vermicomposting. Before vermicomposting, unmanaged waste caused serious environmental problems and they suffer from various disease but their environment conditions is better now. Vermicomposting is compatible with sound environmental concepts that value sound conservation of resources and sustainable practices.

Keywords: Agricultural Production, Earthworms, Solid Waste Management, Vermicomposting

Location: Niamotpur village and its surrounding villages in Niamotpur union of Kaligang Upazila under Jhenaidah district in Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2016

End Date: 00-06-2016

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Adoption of technology

Objectives:

The objectives of the study were (a) to measure the extent of vermicomposting among the farmers (b) to know farmer`s attributes towards usefulness of vermicomposting in agricultural field as compared to chemical fertilizers (c) to ensure the sustainable solid waste management and agricultural production through vermicomposting.

Methodology:

The study was conducted at Niamotpur village and its surrounding villages in Niamotpur union of Kaligang Upazila under Jhenaidah district in Bangladesh. Niamotpur union is located between 23°36′N latitude and 89°15′ E longitude. It is 3 km away from upazila head quarter and 19 km away from district head quarter. The study was conducted during January 2016 to June 2016. Data collection, processing and analysis Primary data are the data that are collected from research field. Primary data were collected by (a) Questionnaire survey (b) Observation of vermicomposting technology and (c) Photography.It has 38,339 households and a total area of 310.16 km². About 100 households were randomly selected for our research purpose. Secondary data were collected from different journals, reports, research papers, published and unpublished documents of Government and non-government office. Maps related to our study were collected from various offices of government and NGOs organizations. Data processing All the collected data were analyzed using computer by program. Statistical methods such as frequency count, average etc. were used for analysis. After collecting the secondary data efforts made for interpretation. After data processing the data was sorted for analysis. Data input and analysis The survey data have been edited and coded manually and processed by MS Excel 2010. Qualitative data have been manually inserted. Finally for data analysis MS Excel have been used and presented as table, bar diagram, pie chart etc.

Source of Information: J. Sci. Technol. Environ. Inform. 06(01): 431-442| Hossainet al. (2018)

Article Link (Online Journal): https://doi.org/10.18801/jstei.060118.46

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Achievement/Findings:

Vermicomposting process could be converted the organic waste into half amount of organic fertilizer that is known as vermicompost. Earthworms serve as nature’s plowman and form nature’s gift to produce good humus, which is the most precious material to fulfill the nutritional needs of crops. The vermicompost use intensity in the study area was high due to the hazardous impact and high price of chemical fertilizer whereas the vermicompost was really low in price and free from all hazardous impact. Vermicompost can be used for all kinds of crops. About 90% of the respondents in this area use vermicompost with low amounts of chemical fertilizer and they are satisfied of their productions. There is need low amounts of chemical fertilizers when they use vermicompost in their lands. Before vermicomposting unmanaged waste caused serious environmental problems and they suffer from various disease but their environment conditions is better now. Women in this area are selves dependent because they earn money in staying at home by using vermicomposting technology. In this feel, vermicomposting is compatible with sound environmental concepts that value sound conservation of resources and sustainable practices.

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