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Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production
K. M. D. Hossain (a), B. Roy (a,b) , Suman C. Mohanta (c) and M. R. Mia (a)
(a) Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh
(b) Department of Environmental Science and Geography, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh
(c) Department of Chemistry, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh.
Article info.
Received: 28.06.18, Revised: 14.07.18, Date of Publication: 25 July 2018.
J. Sci. Technol. Environ. Inform. | Volume 06, Issue 01, pp. 431-442
Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18801/jstei.060118.46
Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production
K. M. D. Hossain (a), B. Roy (a,b) , Suman C. Mohanta (c) and M. R. Mia (a)
(a) Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh
(b) Department of Environmental Science and Geography, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh
(c) Department of Chemistry, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh.
Article info.
Received: 28.06.18, Revised: 14.07.18, Date of Publication: 25 July 2018.
J. Sci. Technol. Environ. Inform. | Volume 06, Issue 01, pp. 431-442
Crossref: https://doi.org/10.18801/jstei.060118.46
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Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production
Abstract
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.
Key Words: Agricultural Production, Earthworms, Solid Waste Management and Vermicomposting
Abstract
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.
Key Words: Agricultural Production, Earthworms, Solid Waste Management and Vermicomposting
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APA (American Psychological Association)
Hossain, K. M. D. Roy, B. Mohanta S. C. & Mia, M. R. (2018). Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 06(01), 431-442.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Hossain, K. M. D. Roy, B. Mohanta S. C. and Mia, M. R. “Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production”. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 06.01 (2018): 431-442.
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Hossain, K. M. D. Roy, B. Mohanta S. C. and Mia, M. R. “Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production”. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 06, no. 01 (2018): 431-442.
APA (American Psychological Association)
Hossain, K. M. D. Roy, B. Mohanta S. C. & Mia, M. R. (2018). Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 06(01), 431-442.
MLA (Modern Language Association)
Hossain, K. M. D. Roy, B. Mohanta S. C. and Mia, M. R. “Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production”. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 06.01 (2018): 431-442.
Chicago and or Turabian
Hossain, K. M. D. Roy, B. Mohanta S. C. and Mia, M. R. “Adoption of Vermicomposting for Sustainable Solid Waste Management and Agricultural Production”. Journal of Science, Technology and Environment Informatics, 06, no. 01 (2018): 431-442.
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