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Why earthworm is called as farmer's friend?

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Earthworms are referred to as farmers friends as after digesting organic matter, they excrete nutrient rich waste product called castings. These are useful to the plant and also as the earthworms burrow the soil, there is sufficient aeration which is useful for the roots.
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