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Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms

A brilliant Saudi farmer, Mohammed Al-Shaer, has developed an outstanding technique that transforms a common garden nuisance into a useful resource.

Al-Shaer has established a prosperous vermicomposting operation on his farm in Al-Dhafir village in Baha to produce high-quality organic fertilizer from earthworms.

Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms
Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms

One year ago, he started his project with a simple setup, a single 5-meter-long, 60 cm-high tank containing approximately 2,000 worms. Al-Shaer prepared a well-organized diet to feed the worms consisting of dry leaves, organic waste, and food scraps. Furthermore, he closely monitored the worms for four months.

“Through extensive field trials and research into global best practices, I have gained insights into worm behavior, needs, and breeding techniques,” Al-Shaer said in an interview with the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms
Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms

As a result, the worms yielded over 300 kg of nutrient-rich compost and a tenfold increase in their population.

Consequently, Al-Shaer expanded the project to four tanks, producing enough vermicompost to fertilize roughly 250 trees on his property.

Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms
Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms

“These worms consume most of the organic inputs, transforming them into vermicompost. The resulting material is then sifted and filtered, producing a ready-to-use fertilizer suitable for all types of agricultural fields. It significantly enhances the soil’s ability to absorb and retain water,” said Dr. Lubna Saad, an associate professor of applied nutrition at Al-Baha University.

This organic fertilizer bears a great significance especially accelerating plant growth, boosting fruit production, and promoting overall soil health.

Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms
Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms

“The worms naturally enhance soil quality, optimize nutrient cycling for crops, and develop sound agricultural practices to enhance the production of fruits and vegetables,” Al-Shaer added.

The farmer aims to expand and develop his project and produce large quantities of worm compost.

Moreover, he unveiled his intension to spread awareness about these ecofriendly practices among fellow farmers through agricultural festivals in Saudi Arabia.

Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms
Brilliant Saudi Farmer Produces Organic Fertilizer out of Earthworms

 

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