BOKASHI…in the press again
Northumberland farmers Guy Douglas and Peter Brewis are pioneering efficient, cost-effective farming methods by using regenerative agriculture and Bokashi composting to enhance soil health and reduce fertilizer dependency. Their innovative approach combines shared machinery and coordinated crop plans, with Guy transitioning from granular to foliar fertilizers and Bokashi for manure treatment. By fermenting manure with a specialized microbial starter, they preserve nutrient value, creating a natural, closed-loop fertilization system. Their method enhances soil organic matter and microbial activity, supporting healthier crops and livestock without reliance on external feed. Focused on responsible, sustainable farming within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape, they aim to reduce inputs, restore natural processes, and promote ecological balance.
FERMENTING SLURRY & MANURE - farmers weekly
Discover how one farm is enhancing soil health and sustainability with innovative microbial practices. By applying a weekly microbial mix to straw bedding in heifer sheds, they’re composting manure into nutrient-rich, soil-like material, reducing ammonia odor and easing slurry management. To further enrich their fields, they employ Johnson-Su bioreactors, transforming slurry, straw, woodchip, and silage into long-lasting compost, ideal as a seed dressing or soil spray. With these methods, the farm promotes biological diversity, aiming for a resilient, profitable, and sustainable system
Making Your Own Bokashi Bran
Making your own Bokashi bran is a simple and sustainable way to reduce food waste. By following our step-by-step guide, you can easily create this valuable compost ingredient using EM1, wheat bran, or coffee grounds. The process is relatively straightforward, requiring only a few basic ingredients and supplies. With a little effort, you can turn food scraps into a nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden.
Autumn Leaves: Nature's Free Soil Improver with Bokashi
Autumn offers a valuable resource for improving your garden: leaf mulch. When combined with bokashi, a fermentation process, these leaves can transform into a nutrient-rich, disease-resistant soil amendment. Simply collect leaves, add bokashi, layer, cover, turn, and wait 8-12 weeks. This sustainable and free soil improver provides essential nutrients, improves soil health, and reduces waste, contributing to a more sustainable garden.
Fertilise Smarter, Not Harder: The Liquid Applicator Revolution
Introducing Agro-Vital's innovative liquid applicator! Our new technology offers farmers a more efficient and sustainable way to apply fertilizers. By reducing the need for broadcast applications, we're helping to protect the environment and improve soil health.
The Gut: Your Second Brain
Did you know that roughly 70% of your immune system resides within your gut? Packed with immune cells, your gut acts as a frontline defense against harmful bacteria and viruses. But here's the surprising part: your gut health goes beyond just physical well-being. Emerging research suggests it plays a significant role in your mental health, influencing thoughts, feelings, and even stress levels. In essence, a healthy gut is key to both a happy mind and a healthy body.
Bokashi: A Fertile Solution for Cork City
Cork City Hall is transforming food waste into a valuable resource for the city's greenery. The council canteen's weekly waste is being diverted into bokashi, a fermentation process that converts food scraps into a nutrient-rich soil treatment.
Biochar: A Sustainable Solution for Healthy Soils and a Brighter Future
Biochar is a powerful soil amendment that offers numerous benefits, including carbon sequestration, improved soil health, and reduced fertilizer and water needs. Earthly Biochar is a leading provider of high-quality biochar, dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and combating climate change.
Absolutely Wasted: The Inner-City Garden Turning Food Scraps into Top-Grade Soil
Ussher's innovative approach to composting has gained significant attention and recognition. By harnessing the power of fermentation, he has developed a method that can effectively process a wide range of food scraps, including bones, shells, meat, and dairy. This is a significant departure from traditional composting methods, which often struggle to decompose these materials.
BBC Features Bokashi – A Game-Changer for Scottish Farming?
Andrew and Seonag Barbour, farmers at Glen Fincastle, have been experimenting with bokashi to improve their sustainability and reduce their environmental impact. They've found that treating manure with bokashi and using woodchip as bedding has led to significant improvements in manure quality, soil health, and overall farm productivity.