Improve crop and pasture yields and enhance fertiliser performance with EM™

EM™ works by getting the natural processes to function, the way nature intended by stimulating biological activity in the soil and plant. Soil health is the key to producing a good yield whether it be pasture, crops or vegetables.

Research has shown that applying EM™ to the soil/plant ecosystem can improve soil quality, soil health, and the growth, yield, and quality of crops. These microorganisms have a reviving action on growing systems and are completely safe to use, making EM™ the perfect biological farming tool. EM™ works for soil the way yoghurt works for our bodies - increasing the beneficial microorganisms which will improve soil health and function.

Benefits of using EM™

EM™ contains microbes that can enhance the natural fertilising processes within the soil and act as a bio-stimulant increasing the resident nitrogen fixation capacity directly through the stimulation of N fixing bacteria, and indirectly by increasing clover growth, increasing mycorrhizal activity, and reducing the need for fertiliser inputs, whilst maintaining levels of production.

Improve Fertiliser Performance

There are many compounds both organic and inorganic that are largely unavailable to plants, in fact a lot of these compounds are nutrients we add in fertilisers and also organic matter recycling. This leads to wastage and nutrient leaching as they are not being used by the plants. However, EM™ can solubilise these compounds and make them available for uptake by the plants root system. These microbes will also make it easier for plants to access these nutrients and allow the plant to put more energy into growth. In performing this important function the microbes create a more efficient use of added nutrients, generating a better growth response from fertiliser inputs.

Enhance Plant Growth

EM™ will prevent the production of ammonia during protein decomposition, metabolizing proteins in such a way that amino acids are produced instead. These amino acids can be directly absorbed by plants. In addition, EM™ stimulates the biological production of plant growth regulators- PGRs. PGR compounds are hormones, and have an important role in plant growth, often called phytohormones, they regulate growth, development, and the plants responses to stimuli.

Increase Soil Diversity

Huge beneficial effects are generated when the groups of microorganisms in EM™, activate native microorganisms in the environment and harness their intrinsic power. EM™ will stimulate and support the growth of other beneficial organisms like mycorrhizal fungi, worms, and insects already in your soil, bringing nature back into balance and helping to product a healthy functioning biological soil.

Decompose Organic Matter

EM™ will help the decomposition of organic materials, and during fermentation will produce normally
unavailable organic acids, such as lactic acid, acetic acid, amino acid, malic acid and bioactive substances and vitamins. A key ingredient in this process is organic matter which is supplied by pasture residuals, (dead matter) recycling crop residues, and green and animal manures. In addition, this process leads to increased humus in the soil.

Improve Soil Structure

EM™ will help build soil structure by stimulating the biological function in the soil. EM™ adds both fungi and bacteria to a soil and stimulates resident microbes to speed up the biological function of a soil to breakdown organic matter and build a positive soil structure. Soil microorganisms produce many different kinds of organic compounds including polysaccharides, which help to bind soil particles together into stable aggregates and improve the soil structure.

Reduce Compaction

A healthy soil and stimulated biological activity help build stable aggregate and soil structure. Increase aggregate stability prevents the pore spaces between the aggregates from collapsing during heavy, saturating rains and reduces compaction. Improved soil aggregate stability reduces soil erosion and run-off. Soils are better able to absorb and retain moisture, as well as cycle nutrients.

Protect Against Disease

A healthy soil and stimulated biological activity help build stable aggregate and soil structure. Increase aggregate stability prevents the pore spaces between the aggregates from collapsing during heavy, saturating rains and reduces compaction. Improved soil aggregate stability reduces soil erosion and run-off. Soils are better able to absorb and retain moisture, as well as cycle nutrients.

Enhance Foliar Nutrient Uptake

A healthy soil and stimulated biological activity help build stable aggregate and soil structure. Increase aggregate stability prevents the pore spaces between the aggregates from collapsing during heavy, saturating rains and reduces compaction. Improved soil aggregate stability reduces soil erosion and run-off. Soils are better able to absorb and retain moisture, as well as cycle nutrients.

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Testimonials

  • EM is something I swear by in the garden. I saw the difference it made in my Mum’s vege garden and I wanted the same. You can use it as is, or mix it with seaweed, Neem, bactur, copper, or whatever you use to feed and manage your garden. I use EM Foundation product to prep my soil for planting, and EM Foliar Enhance for quick pick me up feeds through the season. Organic and natural.

    Rebecka Keeling, Slow Blooms Flowers, Matakana, NZ

  • The results have been amazing. We have seen exceptional clover growth, the worm population has increased a lot and they are very healthy.

    Tim Hawke, Sheep and Beef Farmer, Canterbury

  • EM Fulvic has been great in spray outs, we use EM Fulvic to enhance the uptake of Glyphosate and reduce the applied rate.

    Jono Frew
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