Topic- Vermiculture technology use

for sustainable development

Presented by- Anupriya kumari

M.Sc. (EVS) IV Sem
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INTRODUCTION

 Vermi = worms , culture = growth

 Vermiculture means artificial rearing or cultivation of worms (Earthworms).

 The vermiculture technology can successfully deals with the waste

EARTHWORMS USE FOR
VERMICULTURE

• EISENIA FOETIDA
MATERIALS USED FOR
VERMICULTURE
• LEAVES

• BIN

• WORM BOX

• COWDUNG

• EARTHWORMS

• GRASSES ETC.
METHODS OF VERMICULTURE

• DOWN UNDER WORM FORM

• THE ULTIMATE HOME VERMICULTURE SYSTEM (WORM BOX)

• It is a convenient process because of its height

• THE SWAG HANGING OUTDOOR WORM SYSTEM

• This system is also known as off-the ground vermiculture.

• It can be hanged from any shady spots like a porch balcony , or tree branch.
 SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Development that meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future
generation to meet their own needs.
WHAT IS RELATION BETWEEN
VERMICULTURE AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
• Vermi -composting Technology (to manage most organic waste)

• Vermi – agro- production Technology (to produce chemical -free organic foods by worms
& vermicompost).

• Vermicompost plays an important role in the circular economy .

 CONCLUSION
• Vermiculture provides an amicable solution in the field of waste management .

• The by- products obtained do not disturb the ecological balance.

• The manure obtained can replace the chemicals, which affects the soil as well as the
water system .

• It is highly economical and cost – effective with highly valued by- products and end
products.
Thank
you