Consultation
Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that goes well beyond organic farming and sustainable principles; it aims to reverse the decline of an agro-ecosystem and kickstart a new ecology that is continually restoring itself. It is a holistic management system that values the microbes in the soil. As a result, the farmer, the soil and the biodiversity all become richer. Soil enrichment also increases the ground’s ability to soak up carbon from the atmosphere.
We are very focused on microbiology. We have seen that in Agriculture that things get the tendency to be overdone. Overapply with materials (chemicals, biological, water, fertilizers, etc.) are order of the day and nature is not allowed to do what it’s really good at doing.
We try to find a natural balance by working with the soil microbiology. There are a lot of resources locked up in our ground, and we just don’t give it the chance to show itself and be productive. We’re just constantly trying to put things on to force nature in a direction, rather than taking a step back and looking at the direction it wants to move into, and giving it the opportunity to show us what it can do. We aim to assist the farmer to find that balance between high-input and high-yields and natural systems and good yields.
What We Can Offer You
What you measure you can manage
- Farm Visits
- Soil Analysis
- Pest Control
- Agent Training
- Sap Analysis
- Disease Control
- Crop Scouting
- Irrigation Plans
Consulting Services
Tailored consultation services according to the client’s needs.
- Leaf sap analysis and foliar feed recommendations
- Crop inspections
- Soil Nutrient analysis and Management
- Physical Soil Classification
- Fertilizer recommendations
- Seed recommendations
- Cover Crops and Sustainability
Leaf sap analysis and foliar nutrition recommendations
Leaf sap analysis are done throughout the growing season. With the necessary sap analysis, more accurate foliar feeding recommendations can be made.
Leaf sap analysis are done at representative points in the fields. The samples are analysed in our in-house laboratory to determine presence of total sugars, pH, EC, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulphur, silica, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, molybdenum, and boron. (add all the elements) If necessary, foliar feeding recommendations are made. The leaf sap analysis are also used as a guideline to adapt future fertilization practices according to crop needs on specific fields.
Crop inspections
Monitoring crops throughout the growing season to achieve real-time corrections.
Crop inspections are done during the growing season. During these inspections, scouting, leaf sap analysis and profile inspections can be conducted that include root development, compaction layer assessment and moisture inspections.
Soil Nutrient analysis and Management
One of our primary goals is to work with farmers to help maintain as healthy and productive of soil as possible. Deficient soil not only harms crops and yields, but hurts the entire ecosystem that supports our agriculture.
This involves analysing different macro and micro elements that are necessary plant production.
Depending on the size of lands, specific crop types and preferences of the grower, standard soil nutrient analysis is done by sampling soil at different depths.
The analysis determine the pH, total exchange capacity of soils, as well as the amount of phosphate, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium.
All information is processed and recommendations for correction of nutrient imbalances are made.
Physical Soil Classification
Soil classification involves identifying soils according to the classification of master horizons, identifying diagnostic horizons or materials, determining the soil type, identifying family characteristics, determining of the soil family and the texture of the horizons.
This collected information allows the farmer to accurately determine what are the best soil preparation practices, to achieve optimal soil health and fertility.
Certain soil horizons have a direct effect on leaching of nutrients, and it is important to identify these horizons to make sure that nutrient that is prone to leaching of N, K, S and Mg can be managed effectively.
Effective depth, plant available water capacity is determined to identify yield potential zones for different crops.
Fertilizer Recommendations
Tools like physical soil classification, soil nutrient analysis and soil health and biological analysis are used to compile variable rate fertilizer recommendations for different crops.
