German Farm Family Revolutionizes Sustainable Agriculture
The Hennig family, dedicated farmers from Germany, are making waves in sustainable agriculture. Their goal is to maintain a harmonious balance between soil physics, chemistry, and biology, all while reducing dependence on industry and chemical inputs.
The family, led by Jonas Hennig, focuses on enriching their arable land with a self-produced composting basics extract. This not only replaces chemical fertilizers but also helps build up humus, making their fields more fertile and resilient. They apply this nutrient-rich substrate specifically to poor field plots and directly to seed furrows to vitalize their crops.
To achieve this, Jonas has specialized in composting, monitoring temperature, moisture, and CO2 content daily. His efforts have been supported by researchers Urs Hildebrandt and Matt Slaughter, who provided scientific insights to optimize compost quality and efficiency. The family also uses fixed tracks and extended crop rotation, consistently growing cover crops since they started direct sowing.
The Hennigs are committed to understanding the soil-plant system better and developing their own solutions. They rely on standard soil analysis, examination of micronutrients and cation exchange capacity, and leaf analyses during vegetation to monitor soil chemistry. Their dedication to soil biology is evident in their preparation of organic fertilizers using rock meal and plant charcoal. Remarkably, they have successfully dispensed with chemical seed treatments for several years.
The Hennig family's approach to farming is a testament to their commitment to sustainability and innovation. By understanding and balancing soil physics, chemistry, and biology, they are not only improving their land's fertility but also reducing their dependence on industry. Their self-produced composting basics extract and organic fertilizers are key to achieving these goals, with the support of scientific research.
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