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6. RECOMMENDATIONS

From the results shown above, we can conclude that the research was implemented successfully
for both of the questionnaires.

The results show that the profile of the participants perfectly fits the purpose of this research.
We have included a great combination of the target groups. The majority of the respondents in
the Survey for VET Schools, Agricultural Centers, and HEIs are quite experienced in their line
of work, are qualified in the agricultural sector, and have previously participated in agricultural
trainings. Therefore the results received in this research are relevant to the purpose of the
research.

The conclusion from the Survey for VET Schools, Agricultural Centers, and HEIs show
that:

- The knowledge of the respondents on Vermicomposting is very weak;

- The majority of the respondents have not obtained any non-formal learning so far on
vermicomposting;

- The respondents are not so familiar with terminologies and the range of
vermicomposting technologies that are used in Farming, Agricultural activities;

- The respondents are quite aware and familiar with the most common challenges in the
agricultural sector in their own country;

- The respondents are not familiar with National Policies & Initiatives which are aimed
to promoting the concepts/benefits of vermicomposting and fostering support in implementing
vermicomposting;

- Most of the respondents do not have any experience with vermicomposting and also
very few of the respondents were able to identify some positive examples of vermicomposting
in their communities;

- The respondents know very small number of positive examples of farmers that practice
vermicomposting;

- The majority of the respondents are not familiar with any Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) solutions for vermicomposting cultivation.

In regards to the involvement of Vermicomposting in the educational curricula and
programmes in the Agricultural education in the respective countries, the conclusions are:

- Vermicomposting is not fully included in the Agricultural curricula or education
programmes in the respective countries, meaning it is included as part of some teaching subjects
or partially mentioned in some materials;

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