Redworms used for vermicomposting of organic wastes
©FAO/Irene Nurzia Humburg.
Redworms, Eisenia fetida|foetida, are a species of earthworm commonly used for worm composting, or vermicomposting. This species naturally feeds on decaying organic matter and tolerates the conditions found in intensive compost operations, both in domestic and industrial operations . The resulting residue, or vermicompost, is a valuable soil amendment rich in nutrients. Integrated aquaculture farms can make use of vermicomposting of filtered fish wastes, and for feeding the worms to fish or other livestock.
Read more about aquaculture feed ingredients the FAO Aquaculture Feed and Fertilizer Resources Information System (AFFRIS), intended to provide information on aquaculture feed and nutrient resources and guidelines to use the information on the feeding strategy. www.fao.org/fishery/affris/affris-home/en/
Auteur(s)
I. Nurzia Humburg
Mots clés
Compost, Feed (pl.: feeds), Feed ingredient, Feed, supplemental-, Feed, supplementary-
Country
United States of America
Credits
@FAO Aquaculture photo library