More than two decades ago, ZZ2 started a journey that steered away from conventional, industrial agriculture towards a system that aims to farm in harmony with nature. They call this journey Natuurboerdery®. ZZ2 has a long history with EM® Technology dating back to 2001. EM® forms a crucial part of the ZZ2 Natuurboerdery® concept. Prof Prinsloo was a founding member of NEM, an entity established jointly with by ZZ2 which became the vehicle through which various Nature Farming, and composting methods and processes were researched and optimised to arrive at the techniques that are currently implemented by ZZ2 today.
Impact of EM® Technology :
Compost and Compost Tea is treated with effective microorganisms® (EM®) to stimulate microbial activity.
Regeneration of damaged roots after EM® application
Increased yield of Top-Quality Onions
Chemical Fertilizer:
EM® Compost:
EM® Compost on the left vs Chemical Fertilizer on the right
High Production
Impact of EM® Technology: Almost 100% reduction in Chemical Fumigation, Considerable Savings, Reduced Plant Diseases due to Root Nematode Infestation.
Root Nematode Infestation
100% Chemical Fumigation
Improved Root development
Almost 100% reduction in chemical fumigation
Considerable savings
Reduced plant diseases due to root nematode infestation
Optimum Growth and Production of top-quality Tomatoes
Optimum Growth and Production
Top Quality Produce
Improved Root Development
Improved Production
Same orchard 9 months after application of EM® Technology
Good root development and return of earthworms
Compost and mulch culture without inorganic nitrogen resulted in 30% increase in calcium content of fruit
