Evaluation of the Preliminary Knowledge of the  Rural Farmers about Vermicompost Technology in  Sinana District of Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia

Yalaga Rama Rao; Tilaye Atnaf

Volume : II, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Evaluation of the Preliminary Knowledge of the Rural Farmers about Vermicompost Technology in Sinana District of Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia

Yalaga Rama Rao, Tilaye Atnaf

Abstract :

Vermicomposting is the process of conversion of organic waste into energy rich material by the action of earth worms and its symbiotic bacteria. It is highly significant in reducing the volume of trash, yard waste and garden waste etc. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the preliminary knowledge of the rural farmers of the Sinana District of Bale-Robe, Ethiopia about the vermicompost Technology. Most of the farmers were not aware of vermicompost technology and they feel that it was unique for them. Hence, the present study indicated that the preliminary knowledge of vermicompost Technology of the farmers of Sinana District was categorized under low level. This may be due to their illiteracy and lack of exposure about the vermicompost technology. It is suggested to the farmers of Sinana District to make use of this simple technology as the Bale zone is known for its potential contribution of production of food grains in the study area.