Earthworm is gold for farmers. Earthworm is also called friend of farmers. Earthworms provides multiple services in soil that leads to better soil health and plant health.  It is also widely known as natural plough for farmers..

Earthworm promotes soil vis-a-vis farm productivity by way of –

• Improving soil texture
• Improving soil structure
• Adding nutrients to the soil
• Reducing soil pathogens
• Controlling soil erosion
• Mixing and tilling the soil
• Aiding in humus formation.
• Improving soil aeration
• Improving absorption of water
• Increasing soil organic matter
• Adding beneficial micro-organisms
• Eating harmful nematodes/orga

See below the earthworms in action:

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