Why are earthworms are called farmer's friend?

Answer 1

they aerate soil and eat organic matter and turn it into plant food

Answer 2

they helpin breaking down the soil

Answer 3

Earthworms are called as farmers friend because they move in the soil and make it fertile and also adds humus in the soil which provides high water absorption and water containing capacity . Humus also loosens the soil which is perfect for growing crops so earthworms are called friends of farmers.

Answer 4

Earthworms are known as friends of farmers since they further turn and loosen the soil .Like microbes,they also add humus to it by decomposing the dead plants and animals in the soil.Humus is a storehouse of essential plant nutrients .It provides high water absorption and water holding capacity through the soil by increasing air spaces.On turning the humus rich soil comes up.The manure gets mixed properly with the soil when it is turned and loosened.

Answer 5

Earthworms digest the soil and their waste products are valuable to the farmer because it is a very good source of nutrients for plants. They also have important beneficial bacteria.

Answer 6

they helpin breaking down the soil

Answer 7

earthworm is called farmers friend because they make the soil fertile

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