Nghia Dan expands earthworm farming to 1,000 square meters.

(Baonghean.vn) - The Nghia Dan District Gardening Association has expanded the model.Raising earthworms as feed in livestock farming.In many communes, efforts are being made to utilize agricultural waste, contributing to increased income for local people.

Currently, the earthworm farming model has been implemented by the Nghia Dan District Gardening Association in 6 communes: Nghia Yen, Nghia Loc, Nghia Hoi, Nghia An, Nghia Mai, Nghia Binh and Nghia Dan town, covering an area of ​​1,000 m2.

Earthworm farming can utilize space in home gardens or abandoned old barns; the worms grow quickly and densely. Photo: Minh Thai

Raising earthworms also takes advantage of local sources of livestock manure, organic waste, and straw, resulting in low feed costs. During the rearing process, farmers followed the correct technical procedures, and the worms developed well; after 50 days, they can be harvested for breeding or used as animal feed.

Earthworm farming can utilize space in home gardens, abandoned old barns, etc.; they are highly resistant to local climatic conditions. Currently, earthworm biomass sells for 20,000 - 25,000 VND/kg; with 100m² of farming area, the monthly income is approximately 5 - 6 million VND.

Raising earthworms helps ensure a food source for poultry farming and fertilizes crops. (Photo: Minh Thai)

Mr. Phan Thanh Khuong, Vice Chairman of the Nghia Dan District Gardening Association, said that after a period of implementing earthworm farming in the district, this model is suitable for the local people, helping to ensure a source of feed for poultry and fertilizer for crops, while also building models of safe livestock farming and vegetable cultivation… towards building a brand for clean local products.

Minh Thai