Lay solid foundations for next year’s yield with good soil health
11th September 2024
Growers are already looking ahead to the next cereal crop as cultivations begin – and Sea2Soil says soil health is the cornerstone in establishment prep.
Regenerative farming is undoubtedly a hot topic. And while it may still be deemed as a ‘forward-thinking approach’ by the industry at large, regenerative farming has emerged as a significant trend for a significant reason.
Not only does it promise to revitalise soil health and biodiversity, but it also aligns with corporate sustainability goals.
Addressing soil health with a solution that prioritises microbial activity needs to take priority as we look ahead to next year, the question is, how are you going to embrace it?
Containing a full range of naturally balanced amino acids, fatty acids and an array of macro and micronutrients, Sea2Soil – the UK’s first liquid fish hydrolysate product for use as an organic soil improver developed by Pelagia – is approved by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and by the Soil Association for organic farming systems.
The product works by feeding the soil bacteria that convert the macro and micro-nutrients contained in the hydrolysate into a form that is more readily available to the plants. In turn, the improved microbial population feeds secondary and higher-level soil life such as protozoa, nematodes, and earthworms which work to improve soil structure by aerating the soil leading to better root development and reduction in abiotic stress. These macro-organisms also contribute to better soil nutrient availability within the soil.
“For the past three years we have been refining our process to produce an organic soil improver that is affordable, delivers on yield responses, reduces reliance on chemical inputs and is farmer friendly,” says Dr Geraldine Fox who led the development team at Pelagia.
“We see Sea2Soil as far more than a natural source of nitrogen, but as a soil prebiotic that leads to a healthier soil environment; better crop health; a reduced reliance on synthetic fertilisers; and promotion of regenerative ecosystems.”
Benefitting from further investment this year, Sea2Soil recently completed second round trials with the Nottingham University Soil Department with results due to be available for the autumn applications of Sea2Soil through UK distribution.
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