Dang farmers turn to vermicompost to restore soil fertility
Summary
Farmers in Dang are increasingly producing and using vermicompost and other organic fertilisers to restore soil fertility after years of chemical fertiliser use. A project supported by Heifer International Nepal is training local lead farmers in regenerative and environmentally friendly farming methods.
Key Points
- Farmers in Dang say continuous use of chemical fertilisers has reduced soil fertility, prompting a shift to vermicompost and other organic inputs.
- Anita Chaudhary and Ramashraya Chaudhary report better soil quality and production after using vermicompost on their farms.
- The Rural Women Uplift Centre, with support from Heifer International Nepal, is implementing the Vita Project in Gadha and Rajpur rural municipalities.
- The project is training 20 lead farmers on vermicompost, compost, Jeevamrit, Panchagavya, drip irrigation, biochar and other regenerative practices.
