Nazareth Aparicio
Innovator
Vermiduero
Spain
Environmental
Rural Areas
Rural area close to city
The innovation journey
Vermiduero, a company in Burgos, Spain, specialises in manufacturing ecological products derived from worm castings. With a young and innovative team, Vermiduero prioritises product quality and sustainability.
The journey began when Nazareth Aparicio, the founder, stumbled upon a manual about earthworms in 2015–2016. Unsure of her career path but motivated by a lack of job opportunities in her village, she and her partner embarked on an experimental journey, purchasing their first worm bin and placing it on a friend’s farm. This marked the inception of Vermiduero’s innovation.
Years later, Nazareth and her partner acquired a farm in Burgos, now Vermiduero’s headquarters, housing over 800 bins for breeding earthworms. Nazareth, a self-employed entrepreneur, is also part of the ADRI Association for Integrated Rural Development. The company has received several accolades, including Best Business Project 2022 from the AJE (Association of Young Entrepreneurs of Burgos) and the Third Prize in the XI Awards of Excellence for Innovation, Rural Women category.
Looking ahead, Vermiduero aims to install solar panels and renewable energy devices at their farm to reduce their carbon footprint.
The innovation impact
Vermiduero’s mission is to transition traditional agriculture towards more sustainable practices by offering natural fertilisation solutions for all crops. Their products, suitable for organic farming, are entirely natural, safe for people and the environment, and compatible with auxiliary fauna. The Vermiduero team provides personalised attention and advice to clients, optimising harvest results based on crop peculiarities, soil conditions, and land status.
In the face of damaging soil cultivation techniques, pesticide use, chemicals, and climate change, Vermiduero advocates for environmentally friendly cultivation methods. Their products, coupled with personalised support, aim to support farmers in this transition towards sustainable agriculture, expanding their range of ecological products to further benefit the land and ecosystem.