Webinar on Microbial Carbonisation (in German)

Agroecology Europe

In Germany in 2022

In this webinar Microbial Carbonisation was presented as a reductive and labor-efficient composting method. The focus was on the applicability in the already labor-intensive agricultural business. This is because composting should not be seen as an additional burden, but rather as added value through the refinement of farm manure.

The farmers Johannes Kreppold and Manfred Kränzler complemented my more introductory and scientific part with their practical experience. Both have been working successfully with Microbial Carbonisation on their farms for many years.

Workshop on Microbial Carbonisation at Hof Sonnenwald

Farm Sonnenwald

In Germany in 2022

• Advisory on the implementation of Microbial Carbonisation in a regenerative mixed farm with agroforestry

• Workshop on reductive composting with a group of interested people, who are part of a freestanding regenerative agriculture training program

• Further training on the topic of microbial high-quality composts and Johnson-Su composting

Further training in reductive tillage and composting

Farm Sepp Hägler

In Germany in 2021

• Advanced training and professional exchange with Josef Hägler, one of Germany's leading practitioners in reductive composting and soil management.

• Reductive composting in connection with soil fertility and organic matter build-up

Composting advisory for the farm Gut&Bölsel Alt Madlitz

Farm Alt Madlitz / Gut&Bösel

In Germany in 2021

• Consulting on the implementation of Microbial Carbonisation (MC) in a regenerative 1000 ha arable farm

• Testing the potential of reductive composting for agroforestry systems

• Trials with different microbial inoculation solutions on the composting substrates

Investigations on the Microbial Carbonisation

In Sweden and Germany 2019 – 2021

• Comparison of conventional aerobic windrow composting with the Microbial Carbonisation (MC) on an agricultural scale

• Practical implementation of the composting trial, including field application and scientific monitoring over the growing season

• Analysis of environmental impacts and labour efficiency as well as a practitioner survey on the implementation of MC

Project implementation for the farm Biskopshagens Odlingar

Farm Biskopshagens Odlingar

In Sweden in 2019 – 2020

• Development of a practicable composting system with the Microbial Carbonisation (MC) for a 260 ha arable and vegetable farm

• Implementation and testing of reductive composting in regenerative arable farming
  

Vegetable Self-harvest project

Farm Biskopshagens Odlingar

In Sweden in 2020

• Film documentation of an intercropping project

• Cultivation of different types of cabbage with flowering strips, for more diversity and to ward off pests (Push&Pull strategy)

• Establishment of a self-harvesting system, in the sense of direct marketing and local networking with consumers