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🌸 Sticky Acer Leaves This May? Here’s What’s Going On – and How to Fix It Naturally
Sticky Acer leaves in May? It’s likely honeydew from pests like aphids—common in spring. Here’s how to treat it naturally and support your tree using Actiferm.
Agriton UK at Groundswell 2025: Natural Solutions for Horticulture and Farming
Agriton UK returns to Groundswell 2025, continuing our journey since 2017 to support regenerative horticulture and farming. Visit us to discover how Bokashi fermentation can transform farmyard manure, green waste, and food waste into a powerful tool for building healthier, more resilient soils.
Challenging Tradition: Moving Beyond Folklore Husbandry in Animal Care
Traditional doesn't always mean best. In livestock management, folklore husbandry refers to outdated practices followed out of habit, not science. This blog explores how blending experience with evidence-based research can unlock better welfare, productivity—and a more progressive future for animal care.
Reconnecting the Loops: From Waste to Soil to Resilience
Recycling biowaste back onto soil to grow crops is a practice our ancestors knew well — but modern policy has forgotten. At Agriton, we believe it’s time to bring the loop full circle. Compost isn’t just a way to deal with waste — it’s a way to rebuild soil, capture carbon, and restore resilience. Bokashi makes that possible, right from the kitchen, the classroom, or the farm.
More Milk, More Milking — Don’t Let Teat Skin Pay the Price
As dairy cows produce more milk and spend more time in the parlour, teat skin takes the hit — leading to cracks, dryness, and increased mastitis risk. At Agriton, we created EM Teat Care® to do more than disinfect: it hydrates, heals, and protects. Discover how natural teat care supports udder health in high-yield herds.
The Key to Perfect Silage in Spring
🚜🌱 Spring is here – and so is the key to better silage.
I’ve just published a blog on how EM® Silage can transform spring grass cutting into high-quality, long-lasting feed for livestock.
🔍 Whether you're a dairy or beef farmer, or work in agri-support services, this is one to bookmark. The blog explores:
✅ Why spring grass is the most valuable
✅ How EM® Silage boosts fermentation, nutrient retention, and storage
✅ Practical tips for better silage-making
✅ UK silage stats you might not know
🌿 Win 3 Bokashi Bins – The Ultimate Composting Giveaway🌿
We’re giving away 3 Bokashi bins to help you and your friends start composting at home! Discover how to enter this quick, eco-friendly giveaway today.
Why Activate EM-1 Instead of Using It Neat? And Do You Need a Heater to Brew It in the UK?
Thinking of using EM-1 for your garden, compost, or livestock? Learn why activating it with molasses makes all the difference—and how to do it successfully in the UK, even without a heater.
🌱 Boost Seed Germination Naturally with Actiferm
Give your seeds the best start with Actiferm. This natural seed soaking method improves germination, strengthens seedlings, and supports healthy soil biology from day one. Learn how this easy, science-backed technique can transform your growing season.
