Environment
Who we are
Earthcare Environmental Ltd was formed in 2001 to focus on scientific research and development into soil, water and compost. Over this time we have been involved in a number of government-funded research projects including soil nutrient management and soil water management systems.
Projects
| 2001-present | Compost in Agriculture field trials - funded by EB Nationwide (now Grantscape), WRAP and the British Potato Council coordinated by Enviros Consulting Ltd. |
| 2001-present | Improving water use efficiency and fruit quality in field grown strawberry - partner in Defra-funded Horticulture Link Project coordinated by East Malling Research. |
| 2008-2011 | Assessment of the potential for PAS100 food-derived and green composts as components of topdressings on golf courses - in collaboration with SAC Consulting. |
| 2008-2009 | The effects of green-waste and in-vessel composts on soil water availability and strawberry fruit yields and quality - in collaboration with East Malling Research. |
| 2008-2009 | 2004-2007 Improved efficiency of nutrient and water use for high quality field vegetable production using dynamic fertigation - partner in Defra-funded Horticulture Link Project coordinated by Warwick HRI. |
Details of this research are published in the scientific press and trade
journals.
Consultancy Services Include:
- Managing soil fertility and biodiversity
- Use of compost in agriculture and horticulture
- Efficient use of water in rain-fed and irrigated production systems
Practical implementation of the technical solutions and systems resulting
from this research will be made available via our online catalogue of
Products and Services.
