Report from down under: using earthworm system

Article Abstract:

Conferences focusing on vermiculture was aimed at discussing the need for better technologies and quality standards. Presentations given by some researchers such as Clive Edwards, John Buckerfield, Gerard Gillespie, and John Sabine concern vermicomposting technologies and engineering system, the biology of earthworms, results of a research on soil improvement and crop production, cost benefits and the improvement of earthworm technology.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Earthworm culture

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Home composting in British Columbia

Article Abstract:

Vancouver, the largest municipality in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, implemented its program to distribute worm composters to apartment residents in 1993. The program, which includes a mandatory workshop on composter maintenance, has been successful and as of Jan 1998, about 1,500 worm bins have been distributed. A survey disclosed that participants have benefited from the program in the areas of waste reduction and education.

Equipment and supplies, Waste management, Compost, British Columbia, Waste minimization, Waste reduction, Vancouver, British Columbia

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Can hormones increase earthworm biomass production?

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to investigate the possibility of increasing earthworm biomass production through hormone treatment as well as to devise new ways to enhance the production of compost and animal proteins for aquaculture. The findings indicate that when certain hormones are applied at the right levels, efficiency of waste conversion by worms increased more than 50 percent as compared to untreated worms.

Europe, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Science & research, Biomass R&D, Energy R&D Programs-Biomass, Research, Genetic aspects, Incineration, Biomass energy research

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