Bokashi

The word Bokashi means fermented Organic Matter in Japanese and it is an aerobic semi-decomposition process taken by microbes under controlled conditions. click here for a PDF explaining Bokashi in full

Functions of these Ingredients and possible alternatives/additions.

-       Microbiology and mineral inoculants. Cow dung/Any type of manure

-       Homogenization of biotic and non biotic properties of mix. Clay soil/Old Bokashi/Compost

-       Silicon rich source as improver of physical characteristics in the mix. Woodchip/straw/hay/Cereal hulls

As we are talking about a high quality product produced under controlled conditions, the previous ingredients have to be supported by others in order to increase the quality of the amendment. The functions and the ingredients are:

-       Improvers of structure and texture of the Bokashi (among others benefits). Charcoal (in our case we use activated charcoal)

-       Source of Carbohydrates and Vitamins. Cereal Bran

-       Source of minerals (macro, micronutrients and trace elements). Ashes/Rock Dust/specific minerals

-       Source of sugar for microbes. Apple Juice/Molasses/Brown sugar

-       Microbiological inoculants to start the fermentation process. Commercial Yeast/local wild Yeast


Different groups of microbes develop as the Bokashi matures.  Juanfran has catured these on his microscope and they are set out in the graphic below. Click here for more detail.

 

click here for a PDF explaining Bokashi in full

  • Darren Doherty - Farm Planning Program

    18-21st June 2019

    Ragmans Farm is proud to announce that Darren Doherty will be teaching his four day Regrarians Farm Planning course here in June. 

    Darren is one of the leading teachers in regenerative farming, combining the disciplines of Keyline Planning, Holistic Management, perennial planting, building carbon in the soil, mapping, and market access. 

    Matt dunwell in conversation with Darren Doherty

    Regenerative farming has been developed by key people over the last 70 years such as P A Yeomans, Bill Mollison, Alan Savory, Jairo Restrepo, and Andre Voisin, and is now becoming recognised as the key tool in combatting climate change.  Darren Doherty has bought together their thinking into a cohesive programme that enables farmers to plan profitable enterprises that are not only resilient in the face of a changing climate, but help build soil carbon, rehydrate landscapes and create diverse systems . His work is based on solid practical experience across a wide range of production. 

    Farm Planning outcomes 

    1. Produce stable environments with sound watersheds
    2. Restore profitability via integrated & regenerative agricultural development & management
    3. Increase wildlife species, numbers with species & stability of populations
    4. Improve water, soil & vegetation resources of cities, industry & agriculture
    5. Re-establish riverine & riparian areas
    6. Prevent waste of financial, human & natural resources
    7. Entrench regenerative design & living principles within the education system, communities & organisations
    8. Develop viable decentralised energy production systems
    9. Restore local, regional & global mineral & water cycles
    10. Provide value to our collaborators, course participants, clients & community

    His current tour is taking in NZ, France, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile  and Mexico. The course is aimed at commercial farms, but of interest to anyone wishing to learn more about regenerative farming and healing landscapes. Previous courses in the UK have sold out, so early booking is advised. 

    Price includes 4 day residential Workshop and 1 year membership on Regrarians Workplace 

    For detailed course content CLICK HERE

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