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. He 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 : Integrating vermicomposting into circular agricultural systems: Opportunities, challenges, and lessons from 20 years of research
Title : Vermicompost derived liquid organic fertilizers as effective replacements for chemical fertilizers in spinach production