After receiving training from the Department of Agriculture under the SSCP program, Chinmoy started a small-scale vermicompost unit at home using cow dung collected from his own cattle. He introduced Red Wiggler worms, initiating his journey into organic fertilizer production.
Today, over 50 production sheds operate on his farm, producing chemical-free vermicompost daily. His farm now employs four full-time workers. Local farmers, impressed with the results, buy the compost in large quantities — sometimes hundreds of mounds — to use in crop fields.
One buyer, Bidhan Chandra, said he uses the compost in his rooftop garden and small orchards. "The yield is better, and the soil quality improves without chemicals," he noted.
Chinmoy’s workers are not only earning wages but also receiving training. Shyamal and Samir, two farmhands, have already begun building their own sheds to start producing compost themselves.
Chinmoy shared, "I want to spark a compost revolution. Farmers should move away from chemical fertilizers. Even if just for personal use, everyone should learn to produce this. I’m currently earning around 40,000 BDT per month, and I’m able to contribute significantly to my family."
Kalapara Upazila Agriculture Officer Arafat Hossain said Chinmoy initially received shed support through SSCP. Now, his compost is being supplied to agricultural sites around Payra port and the thermal power plant zone, showing the growing demand for organic solutions in agriculture.
This young entrepreneur’s journey stands as a testament to how eco-friendly farming can be both profitable and sustainable, with the humblest of creatures — the earthworm — at its core.
