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🌱 Supporting Compost Innovation in Cornwall
Across Cornwall, growers are proving that compost can do more than feed the soil — it can also suppress weeds. In new trials supported by Agriton UK, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Prideaux Walled Garden are using bokashi fermentation and microbial composting to control oxalis and bindweed while building long-term soil health.
Wanted: Dead or Alive — How Microbes Keep Carbon in the Ground
When it comes to carbon, microbes are the true heroes of the soil — wanted dead or alive.
Alive, they build living systems through photosynthesis and root interactions. Dead, they become stable organic matter that locks carbon underground for centuries.
Through Bokashi fermentation, we can accelerate this natural process — feeding the soil, improving fertility, and helping the planet store more carbon where it belongs.
Reimagining Green Waste: How Bokashi Is Helping Estates Like Lyme Park Regenerate Their Landscapes
Discover how Lyme Park is rethinking green waste with Agriton’s Bokashi “cut and drop” system—an on-site fermentation method that turns garden waste into microbe-rich mulch. This low-cost, low-labour solution reduces fuel use, retains soil carbon, and regenerates landscapes without the need for turning, hauling, or heavy equipment.
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.
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.
🌿 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.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan: A Legacy of History, Challenges, and Innovation
The Lost Gardens Of Heligan , a historic Cornish estate, faces a new challenge—an invasive weed threatening its productive gardens. To combat this, the team is testing Bokashi composting, an eco-friendly method that could revolutionise their approach. With a past shaped by World War I and a future embracing sustainability, Heligan blends history with innovation. Will this experiment succeed?
Adapting Horticulture to Climate Change: The Role of Bokashi Composting in Green Waste Management
As climate change accelerates, UK horticulture faces new challenges and opportunities. Warmer temperatures are enabling crops like figs and almonds to thrive, but extreme weather events demand innovative adaptation strategies. Bokashi composting offers a sustainable solution for managing green waste while enriching soil health, improving water retention, and enhancing plant resilience. By integrating Bokashi into their practices, horticulturists can create a more sustainable and climate-resilient growing environment
Glastonbury Bokashi with spoilt hay
A 700-year-old farm in Glastonbury, West Penard, is undergoing a remarkable transformation using sustainable practices like Bokashi composting and microbial restoration. Faced with challenges such as waterlogged soil, failing septic systems, and leftover moldy hay, the farm is turning to regenerative agriculture to restore soil health and reduce waste. By repurposing organic materials and leveraging Effective Microorganisms (EM), the project highlights innovative solutions for sustainable land management. Join Martyn as he visits Tom to build a Bokashi heap, exploring how these methods support long-term farm regeneration.
BOKASHI ENHANCES FARMYARD MANURE
Discover the Power of Bokashi: Revolutionising Farmyard Manure Management! In this animation, we dive into the key benefits of using Bokashi alongside traditional farmyard manure. Watch how Bokashi simplifies mucking out, reduces odours, and retains valuable nutrients, making it a game-changer for soil health and sustainable farming.