HUMISOIL®

Both compost and HumiSoil® recycle organic matter, but they are fundamentally different processes. Conventional composting relies on repeated turning and aerobic decomposition, losing significant carbon, nitrogen and moisture along the way. HumiSoil® is produced using the Groundswell® process, which retains virtually all of the original biomass while producing a biologically active, humus-building soil amendment. The result is greater nutrient retention, improved soil biology, enhanced water-holding capacity and a higher-value product with substantially less labour.

Unlike compost, a properly constructed Groundswell® pile is only handled once. After inoculation, the feedstock is formed into the correct pile dimensions, covered and left undisturbed for approximately six months while the biological process matures. There is no routine turning, remixing or aeration required. This "one-touch" approach significantly reduces labour, machinery use, fuel consumption and operating costs while preserving carbon, nutrients and biological activity within the pile.

HumiSoil® is a premium biological soil amendment produced through the Groundswell® process, which converts livestock manure and organic waste into a biologically active, humus-building resource. Rich in beneficial microorganisms, humic precursors and plant-available nutrients, HumiSoil® improves soil structure, enhances nutrient cycling and supports healthier root systems. It enables farmers to transform waste into a valuable on-farm input that builds productive, resilient soils while reducing reliance on purchased fertilisers.

HumiSoil® can be produced from a wide range of biodegradable organic materials, including livestock manure, poultry litter, piggery waste, feedlot manure, dairy bedding, spoiled silage, hay, crop residues, feed waste, effluent solids and many food-processing by-products. This flexibility allows producers to convert existing waste streams into a valuable biological soil amendment instead of treating them as a disposal problem.

HumiSoil® improves soil biology, builds humus and increases soil organic matter, enabling soils to retain more moisture and naturally cycle nutrients. Healthier soils require fewer synthetic fertiliser inputs and often less irrigation while maintaining productivity. Commercial farm case studies have demonstrated substantial reductions in nitrogen and phosphorus fertiliser and irrigation requirements alongside increased pasture/crop production, lowering operating costs and improving whole-farm resilience.

Healthy soils depend on biology. HumiSoil® introduces diverse beneficial microorganisms together with humus-forming organic compounds that stimulate biological activity throughout the soil profile. This improves soil structure, nutrient availability, root development and moisture dynamics, creating healthier, more resilient soils capable of supporting productive crops and pastures with fewer external inputs.

Yes. Unlike conventional composting, which releases much of its carbon during decomposition, the Groundswell® process retains - and has demonstrated the ability to increase - the carbon contained within the finished product. Once applied, HumiSoil® supports humus formation, improving soil structure and increasing the soil's capacity to store both carbon and plant-available water, particularly under dry conditions.

Commercial users have reported lower fertiliser inputs, reduced irrigation demand, increased pasture dry matter production, healthier crops, grazing days and improved drought resilience. Case studies have also demonstrated stronger pasture growth while using substantially less nitrogen and irrigation water. Individual results vary depending on soil type, climate and management, but producers consistently report improved productivity and greater value from existing organic waste streams.

Absolutely. HumiSoil® embodies regenerative agriculture by converting farm organic waste into a valuable biological input that rebuilds soil rather than depleting it. By improving soil biology, increasing humus, enhancing water efficiency and reducing dependence on synthetic fertilisers, HumiSoil® helps producers create healthier soils, more resilient farming systems and lower-cost food and fibre production using their own on-farm resources.

For many producers, the first economic benefits are realised within the first season after application. In most situations, phosphorus (P) fertiliser can be eliminated immediately, while nitrogen (N) applications can often be reduced by around one-third during the first year, delivering tangible input cost savings. Longer-term returns come from lower waste handling costs, improved water efficiency, healthier soils, increased pasture or crop productivity, and producing valuable biological inputs from existing organic waste rather than purchasing them. Actual results will vary depending on soil type, climate and management.

Yes. HumiSoil® was specifically developed so livestock producers can convert their own organic waste into a valuable biological soil amendment using the Groundswell® process. It is particularly well suited to beef feedlots, dairy drylots and compost barns, piggeries, poultry operations and other enterprises where manure and organic waste accumulate. Rather than treating these materials as a waste management challenge, producers can transform them into a productive on-farm resource that improves soil health while reducing purchased fertiliser inputs and overall production costs.