Biography:
Alene Tesfamichael is an experienced researcher with over 30 years of expertise in soil science, plant production,
and sustainable agriculture. He holds MSc. degree in Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Agriculture
from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) since 2003. Alene works as a CEO and researcher at
Edelmark AS, a company specialized in vermicomposting technology to transform organic waste into stable organic
fertilizers. His has extensive research background in agronomic and horticultural practices, hydroponic cultivation
systems, soil health, sustainability, circular economy and has worked as educator both in Norway and Ethiopia.
Title : Vermicompost derived liquid organic fertilizers as effective replacements for chemical fertilizers in spinach production