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SoilBioLab Compost Tea Trial Report

SoilBioLab Compost Tea Trial Report: Assessing the effect of brewing time and added microbial foods on the quality of aerated compost tea. Andrea Araujo, Jennifer Ings and Simon Parfey.

Compost tea (CT) is a water based microbiological inoculant containing high levels of bacteria and fungi produced from compost. This is applied to crops improve soil and plant health and increase plant growth. This investigation aimed to identify the optimum conditions to produce a CT containing the highest levels of active microbial biomass. By varying the components of the CT mix and length of time that it was brewed, an ideal mix of compost, molasses and humic acid with a brew time of 24 hours was identified as providing the highest overall active and total microbial biomass.


Safeguarding our soils: A strategy for England

Soil is a fundamental and essentially non-renewable natural resource, providing the essential link between the components that make up our environment. Soils vary hugely from region to region and even from field to field. They all perform a number of valuable functions or ecosystem services for society including:

  • nutrient cycling
  • water regulation
  • carbon storage
  • support for biodiversity and wildlife
  • providing a platform for food and fibre production and infrastructure

Overview and relevant websites for the Nagoya Protocol March 2018

The Nagoya Protocol is a legally binding international agreement, however, it is also a framework with many ambiguities and unresolved issues. None the less this should not make us negative about an agreement that aspires to do the right thing. The most biodiverse rich parts of the world are ironically […]


Guidance of Xylella fastidiosa detection

Training Protocols – Detection and identification of Xylella fastidiosa in plant and insects Diagnostic protocols for detection of Xylella fastidiosa in plant and insects have been released following the diagnostic training workshop ‘Detection and identification of Xylella fastidiosa in plant and insects’ organised on January 16-19, 2018 in Angers (France). The current guide has been […]


The Garden Label and Sign Company

The company design and manufacture laser engraved labels and signs. Using a range of materials to include plastic laminates, solid wood, metals and slate. They specialise in the  design and production of bespoke, durable, labelling for horticulture. Offering an engraving  service, as well as supplying blank labels to those who […]