Our approach at Ragmans

Our approach is focused on increased system health by improving soil and plant fertility.  We encourage life and diversity from the micro-level (microbes and minerals) up to macro-level (people!) creating more sustainable farming practices. Much of our thinking at Ragmans has been developed by Juanfran Lopez (left) who has studied and taught in Europe and South America. These techniques were originally introduced by Jairo Restrepo (right), who continues his relationship with Ragmans, teaching here every summer. Our video - Harvesting the Sun introduces Jairo and his thinking. This article also explains our approach in more detail. 

Our goal is to measure the effectiveness of these biological techniques on system biology and mineral balance on plant and soil health.

In addition to this we are developing a high quality range of preparations and techniques such as biofertilisers, bokashi, aerobic teas, mineral chelations, mychorriza, chromatography, lactic acid bacteria, and native microbe reproduction among others methods…. We wish to offer a service tweaking these techniques into specific land situations with local farmers.

This section of our website is a bit complex. We have put some of the tools that we use in the section below. We have also gone into detail with our fertilisation plan for the orchards as it shows how we actually apply these tools. We would welcome comments!

  • Permaculture & Cycling

    31st May - 2nd June 2019

    Brake The Cycle and the Permaculture Association are collaborating to bring you a brand new thing in 2019: cycle-powered adventures in permaculture design!

    Love cycling? Love permaculture?

    Then this cycle tour and permaculture short course is for you. “Permaculture and Cycling” is a unique 3 day tour of the stunning Wye Valley - departing from Bristol on May 31st - including 2 nights accommodation at the inspirational Ragmans Lane Farm and an “Intro to Permaculture Design” short course led by Ragmans Lane co-founder Matt Dunwell.

    Whether you’re an experienced permaculturalist who’s never experienced this 60 acre organic farm and permaculture project, or an enthusiastic cyclist ready to take your curiosity in permaculture to a whole new level, this 3 day tour is booking now.

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