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Agriculture
Vermicomposting Gains Ground in South West Garo Hills, Turning Waste into Income
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:39 PM
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Farmers in South West Garo Hills are adopting vermicomposting to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, boosting soil health and generating additional income.
In South West Garo Hills, residents have begun adopting vermicomposting as a way to transform organic waste into valuable compost.
The process involves using earthworms to break down kitchen scraps, crop residues and other biodegradable material, producing a nutrient‑rich product that can be applied to fields.
By converting waste into wealth, the practice not only helps manage local refuse but also offers farmers an additional source of income through the sale or use of the compost, supporting sustainable livelihoods in the region.
The process involves using earthworms to break down kitchen scraps, crop residues and other biodegradable material, producing a nutrient‑rich product that can be applied to fields.
By converting waste into wealth, the practice not only helps manage local refuse but also offers farmers an additional source of income through the sale or use of the compost, supporting sustainable livelihoods in the region.