A Practical guide to worm farming

This video contains practical information on setting up a commercial worm farm, including: Pros and cons of different bed construction, worm biology/why worms, pests - including flatworms, common problems and how to overcome them, bedding, feeds, covers and harvesting.

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Credits

production company

Impact Worm Farm

Duration

00:50:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1997

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

308167

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Alternative agriculture

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Organic farming

Animals & Wildlife → Worms

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

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Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1997

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