WORMS GET THE JOB DONE: Turning wastes into a fertiliser

摘要

WORMS, tonnes and tonnes of them can make a valuable contribution in demolishing rubbish and improving soil fertility. They have the natural ability to turn unwanted organic matter into a soil improver and renovator, their castings acting as a fertiliser Worms are prolific bleeders - and they have to be to reach the populations needed to play their part in recycling. They double their numbers or weight in four months. Disposing of waste from intensive animal production and the growing rubbish from cities and towns is an increasing problem, Part of this problem can be handled by worms.