TerraPreta Ag

Mission Statement: We Promote Regenerative Agriculture by transforming organic, nature-based material into TerraHumA - Ag, a high-quality pelleted soil amendment that enhances nutrient availability, improves soil structure, and boosts microbial activity. Through sustainable and circular practices, we foster healthier agricultural soils and more resilient farm ecosystems.

Vision Statement: We aim to revolutionize agriculture with TerraHumA-Ag, driving the shift towards innovative, regenerative practices that significantly reduce fertilizer costs, increase crop productivity, and support sustainable food systems globally. Our commitment is to deliver unparalleled soil health improvements, ensuring a prosperous future for farmers and the planet.

Problems That Your Farm Is Facing

Soil Nutrient Deficiency

  • Many agricultural soils suffer from a lack of essential nutrients, leading to poor plant growth and reduced crop yields.

  • The TerraHumA-Ag Pellet provides a rich source of nitrogen, which is essential for plant growth. Humic acid helps to chelate nutrients, making them more available to plants, while gypsum supplies calcium and sulfur, which are critical for plant development.

Cost Savings and Yield Improvements

  • According to the "International Fertilizer Industry Association," integrated nutrient management practices that include organic amendments can lead to a 20-30% reduction in synthetic fertilizer use without compromising crop yields. This is because organic amendments improve nutrient use efficiency and soil health (IFA, 2013).

Poor Soil Structure and Compaction

  • Compacted soil can hinder root growth and reduce water infiltration, leading to poor crop performance.

  • Humic acid helps to improve soil structure by increasing soil porosity and enhancing the formation of stable soil aggregates. Gypsum aids in loosening compacted soils and improving water penetration, thus enhancing root growth and overall soil health.

Low Soil Organic Matter

  • Soils with low organic matter have reduced microbial activity, poor water-holding capacity, and diminished nutrient availability.

  • The TerraHumA - Ag pellet boosts soil organic matter, enhancing microbial activity and soil fertility. Alfalfa meal also contributes organic material that decomposes to further improve soil structure and nutrient content.

How TerraAg Can Help You and Your Farm

Improved Nutrient Availability

  • Studies show that humic acid enhances nutrient uptake by plants, making nutrients more available and reducing the need for additional fertilizers. According to a study published in the "Journal of Plant Nutrition," humic substances improve nutrient efficiency by chelating essential minerals and increasing their availability to plants (Canellas et al., 2015).

  • Alfalfa meal is a natural source of nitrogen and other essential nutrients, providing a slow-release fertilizer effect. This reduces the need for frequent application of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

Enhanced Soil Structure and Water Retention:

  • Gypsum improves soil structure by reducing compaction and increasing water infiltration. This leads to better root growth and nutrient absorption. The "Agricultural Water Management" journal highlights gypsum's role in improving soil physical properties and enhancing crop yield, which can reduce the need for supplementary fertilization (Norton, 2007).

  • By enhancing soil structure and increasing water-holding capacity, humic acid reduces nutrient leaching. This means more nutrients stay in the soil and are available to plants, decreasing the need for repeated fertilizer applications.

Increased Microbial Activity

  • The combination of humic acid and alfalfa meal increases soil organic matter, which boosts microbial activity. Active soil microbiota plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling and availability. Research published in "Soil Biology and Biochemistry" shows that increased organic matter enhances microbial processes that convert organic and inorganic materials into plant-available nutrients (Six et al., 2006).

References

  • Canellas, L. P., Olivares, F. L., Aguiar, N. O., Jones, D. L., & Nebbioso, A. (2015). Humic and fulvic acids as biostimulants in horticulture. Journal of Plant Nutrition.

  • Norton, L. D. (2007). Gypsum soil amendments in reclamation of saline-sodic soils. Agricultural Water Management.

  • Six, J., Frey, S. D., Thiet, R. K., & Batten, K. M. (2006). Bacterial and fungal contributions to carbon sequestration in agroecosystems. Soil Biology and Biochemistry.

  • International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA). (2013). Integrated nutrient management practices.

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