The project is part of DA’s program to enhance organic agriculture development throughout the country.
Included in the vermi-composting project are the shredder machine worth P350, 000 and 35 kilos vermi-worm.
Victorias City is the counterpart for the project includes the shed house, vermi-beds, composting materials, and maintenance.
This VCF project was aimed at producing vermicast and vermi-worms for distribution to farmers who will engage in organic farming.
The use of good quality organic fertilizer is one factor which could help increase production and improve quality of organic produce.
There is very well-substantiated evidence that vermicast or vermicompost can promote the growth of plants significantly (PCARRD, 2007).
For instance, Fosgate and Babb (1972) grew earthworms in cattle wastes and reported that the vermicomposts produce were equal to greenhouse potting mixes for production of flowering plants.
Likewise, Reddy (1988) reported increased growth of Vinca Rosea and Oryza Sativa after addition of cast material to soil.
Victorias City farmers for the upcoming years would be assured of sustainable supply of a natural-organic fertilizer in the form of vermicast.
The project was established at the Victorias City Agricultural Complex and is in line with the Agri-Eco Tourism (AET) Program thrust of Victorias City. By Samson Garzon, Jr., Victorias City Agriculturist
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