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Agriculture
Meghalaya's Garo Hills Boost Vermicompost Production Using Agricultural Waste
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:38 AM
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Agricultural waste is being repurposed as vermicompost in Meghalaya's Garo Hills. The initiative has spurred a noticeable increase in vermicompost production.
In Meghalaya's Garo Hills, farmers are turning agricultural waste into vermicompost, a process that has led to a surge in production. The initiative utilizes locally available crop residues, transforming them into nutrient‑rich compost through the activity of earthworms.
Local agricultural cooperatives have organized training sessions to teach farmers the techniques of vermicomposting, ensuring that the waste is processed efficiently and safely. The increased output of vermicompost is expected to provide a sustainable fertilizer option for the region's farms.
By converting waste into a valuable resource, the Garo Hills community is addressing both environmental concerns and the need for affordable, organic soil amendments. The growing demand for vermicompost is encouraging more farmers to adopt the practice, fostering a circular economy within the district.
Local agricultural cooperatives have organized training sessions to teach farmers the techniques of vermicomposting, ensuring that the waste is processed efficiently and safely. The increased output of vermicompost is expected to provide a sustainable fertilizer option for the region's farms.
By converting waste into a valuable resource, the Garo Hills community is addressing both environmental concerns and the need for affordable, organic soil amendments. The growing demand for vermicompost is encouraging more farmers to adopt the practice, fostering a circular economy within the district.