EIGHTY per cent of organic carbon has been burnt out of Australian soils in the last 200 years, with our farming practices imposing an enormous cost on current and future generations, says YLAD Living Soils managing director Rhonda Daly.
Ms Daly said many farmers have noticed their crops and pastures are less responsive to chemical fertiliser inputs, and that they need increasing chemical inputs to control pests, diseases and weeds and maintain yields.
“The farmers of the future are incorporating the proven know-how of humus composting with their current program, with amazing success,” Ms Daly said.
“YLAD recognises the crucial role that organic carbon plays in ensuring balanced living soils, productivity and sustainability and building soils using humus compost.”
She said humus compost rebuilds tired, depleted agricultural soils to “new ground effect”, by supplying humus protein, beneficial micro-organisms and minerals held in a non-leachable form.
“Internationally there is growing recognition and focus on maintaining and improving the quality of soil and associated with this, recognition of the central importance of soil organic carbon and the microbiology that are the basis of a healthy living soil,” she said.
“Humus compost produced at the YLAD site enhances the biological, physical and chemical properties of the soil, producing healthier roots and plants with less disease and insect attack.”
- Visit www.yladlivingsoils.com.au or contact YLAD Living Soils on 1300 811 861.
