vermicomposting News
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Compost made by worms from livestock manure yields benefits when applied to maize
Vermicomposting livestock manure with maize can increase agricultural benefit by 304%, shows a new study. The combination of increased crop yield and the additional earthworms produced as a result of the process led to a substantial increase in output compared to a traditional composting system. As intensive agriculture and livestock production both increase, unique problems emerge. Heavy use of ...
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Vermicompost leachate improves tomato seedling growth
Worldwide, drought conditions, extreme temperatures, and high soil saline content all have negative effects on tomato crops. These natural processes reduce soil nutrient content and lifespan, result in reduced plant growth and yield, and ultimately translate to lower profits for tomato producers. As an alternative to unsustainable practices such as the use of synthetic fertilizers, producers are ...
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Pallmann joins forces with Standard Bio to develop new biorefinery concept using timber waste
PALLMANN Group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of innovative size reduction technology, is joining forces with Standard Bio, an expert in novel biomass conversion technologies, to develop a new biorefinery concept that will use low-value organic waste as a resource for clean energy, natural fertilizers and animal protein. The concept is based around the conversion of renewable ...
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Benefits of Black Worm Castings, VermaPlex, and Organic Fertilizers
Over the last couple of years, organic fertilizers such as Black Worm Castings, VermaPlex Specialty Fertilizer, Black Sea Kelp, Coral Calcium, Hydrolyzed Fish, and Liquid Humate Plus, have become increasingly popular. As gardeners and farmers realize the amazing benefits of these amendments, many stores have started selling them, but the quality and affordability of Vermitechnology can not be ...
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2020 The Composting Council Annual Awards announced
Awardees are nominated by peers and honored each year at the US Composting Council's Annual Conference and Tradeshow. This year's awards will be announced at COMPOST2021, the USCC’s virtual conference. The City of Orlando’s Green Works Orlando Program is being recognized with USCC”s Organics Diversion Program of the Year, which is awarded to a program, public or private, that ...
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US composting council`s 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show call for papers
Abstracts are encouraged on the following conference topics: Feedstocks, Collection, Processing & Energy Production Increasing Food Residuals Composting in the U.S. Streamlining permit regulations for composting food residuals Developing diversion programs Integrating food residuals into existing yard waste composting programs Overcoming collection issues Advances in on-site ...
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