After a few trails and tests Mary Valley Orchards took a significant change in farm management practices for the good of the environment and towards the carbon offset scheme. Mary Valley Orchards is committed to grow quality produce and protecting his land with new biological – or non toxic – farming approach.

Biological farming means refraining from practices that harm soil life and organisms ranging from earthworms to fungi and bacteria. The minerals in the soil have to be balanced and if any elements are in short supply productivity is limited.
This balance is achieved by monitoring and testing soil and leaves throughout the year, adding humified compost, which introduces organic matter and microbes into the soil. Beneficial soil microbes in adequate number balance out the effects of pathogens in the soil, thereby minimising the onslaught of pests and diseases. We still have to use certain chemicals but we opt for softer, targeted substances and we always use a carbon buffer to minimise damage to biology in the system.
The importance of good mineral levels in the soil cannot be underestimated. Minerals combined with good microbial activity are what determines both the health of our plants and your own health.
The overall approach for our biological farming is split in Mineral, Microbe, Plant and Pest Management. Each part plays a vital role itself but also influences and relates strongly with the other segments.