What we do
Why are these freely provided essential mineral building blocks required by plants not available to high input conventionally grown crops?
Because the plant root association with the beneficial soil microbial communities that perform these “fetching” and other soil health maintenance tasks have been disrupted and replaced by chemicals.
At Reconstruct-AgTM our objective is to restore these microbial associations. We assess the soil health state of the soil using the gap analyses method. This quantifies the damage or improvement effect on soil health caused by the present cropping system against a baseline natural non-cultivated soil.
At Reconstruct-Ag, we specialize in evaluating and revitalizing agricultural landscapes through regenerative farming practices. Our comprehensive approach is tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities present on each farm, with the ultimate goal of fostering a resilient, productive, and regenerative farming system. Our services are structured around key areas of assessment and action.
At Reconstruct-Ag, we provide comprehensive soil health evaluations to guide farmers in making informed decisions that enhance soil vitality, reduce external inputs, and improve crop productivity. Understanding your soil’s current condition is essential for implementing effective regenerative practices, and we specialize in interpreting a range of soil health analyses to offer actionable insights. Our expertise covers the following assessments
At Reconstruct-Ag, we offer specialized testing for Mycorrhizae soil spore density to assess the presence and activity of beneficial arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). These fungi play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, enhancing soil structure, and improving plant resilience.
The test for Mycorrhizae soil spore density is based on the correlation with microscopy soil spore counts per g of soil and the NLFA (Neutral Lipid Fatty Acid) readings expressed in ng/g at the biomarker 16:1w5.
This analysis is a NLFA derived analysis and based on the work by Sharma and Buyer (2015). “Comparison of biochemical and microscopic methods for quantification of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in soils and roots.”
A good compost is a well-balanced, biologically active organic material that has undergone controlled aerobic decomposition. It serves as a soil amendment, improving soil structure, water retention, microbial diversity, and nutrient availability.
Just as a soil analysis becomes actionable data, so is the state of the farm finances driving the business and needing continual action which can only be taken with reliable data on hand.
