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District Watershed Development Unit - Jamnagar
Use
Put lack irrigation arid desert so chemical is not advisable so to increate nutritive value of soil and available farmyard manure Vermi
compost has more nutrient compare to other manures and fertilizer so by the use of vermi compost we can reduce use of chemical fertilizer.
Vermi compost not only supply nutrient but also improve quantity of hormones for plant growth, improves the soil structure leading to
increase in water and nutrient holding capacities of soil.
Components of A Commercial Unit
Sheds
Shed should be at such place so that it will be protected from both heat and rain water. Shed should be atleast 3 m wide and 10 m
length. We can make it by the use of precast concrete pillars as it is available in the market so it reduces the cost and time. It will prevent
wetting of beds due to rain on a windy day.
Vermi-beds
Scientific bed side is 75 cm - 90 cm thick depending on the provision of filter for drainage of excess water. The whole bed area should
be above the ground. The bed should have a uniform height over the entire width to the extent possible to avoid low production owing to low
bed volumes. The proper bed width should not be more that 1.5 m to allow easy access to the centre of the bed. And bed length should be 8 m
and 1 m height.
Land
About 30 square meter of land will be required to set up a vermin compost production unit. It should have a good watering arrangement
and other equipments as required because moisture is very essential for vermin compost production. Site selection should be such that it is already
near or under greenery so that it helps in maintaining the moisture. We can take land from Gram panchayat and it can be taken on lease of at least
10-15 years.
Seed Stock
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