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Reduces chemical pollution of the soil

Netherlands Enables sustainable agriculture
Reduces the use of chemical additives and energy inputs
Sequesters carbon from the atmosphere
Reduces pollution
Ensure food security
Enhance soil health
Healthier plants and more diverse ecosystem
Reduce the carbon footprint of organic waste
Promotes biodiversity
Ensure water efficiency and conserve irrigation water
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Diverts waste from landfills
Reduces waste

The respondents were given several statements in regards to vermicomposting, where they
stated whether they agree or disagree with them. The results are shown below:

Strongl Disagre Neither Agree Strongl
y e agree y agree
disagree or
disagre
e
Introducing earthworms into soil 4.93% 12.11% 29.6% 38.57% 14.35%
from vermicomposting is one of
the most natural, ancient and
perhaps the best among all
sustainable agriculture practice.
Vermicomposting means less 2.69% 8.07% 29.6% 43.05% 16.59%
reliance on purchased inputs
leading to low cost of production
Enhancement of soil 3.14% 4.04% 18.39% 43.95% 30.49%
productivity.
With vermicompost the produce 3.14% 8.52% 23.77% 43.95% 20.63%
will be with better taste, luster
and keeping qualities without
toxic residues
Vermicompost is rich in 3.14% 4.48% 20.63% 43.95% 27.8%
nutrients content and this may
be good asset for sustainable
agriculture.

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