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INBRUMA: inside the morning fog
'Bruma' is the landscape manifestation of its health: a low fog, emanating directly from the forest and pastures, signaling thriving ecosystems from the soil up.
Our research focuses on how to collect and process local biomass in a way that promotes biodiversity without harming the landscape and with minimal energy use.
Space on the farm, machinery footprint, and the overall impact on soil and surrounding ecosystems were central considerations.
We are planning a solar power system to reduce fossil fuel dependence and evaluating a small bio-gas solution for future cycles, aligning with our commitment to sustainable farming.
The formulation of INBRUMA draws from several sources:
- Studies on the biostimulant and allelopathic properties of Inula viscosa
- Research on fungal activity and pH normalization in Cistus species
- Ancient and modern composting practices
- Scientific literature on the safe reuse of olive and vine prunings
- Methods for creating acidic and microbially active substrates
- Work on mycorrhizal inoculation for Mediterranean soils
INBRUMA fosters biodiversity by helping to reverse soil erosion, replacing open-air burning, and lowering wildfire risk. In our area, between 70 and 85 percent of fires originate from agricultural burning or rural land management. By converting prunings into living substrate, we promote ecosystem regeneration, keep biomass in the soil strengthening its carbon sinks, and improve water retention at a landscape scale, all while supporting sustainable farming practices.
This work is connected to broader collaborations and value/monitoring systems that promote regeneration and innovation:
- ECHO Soil project for baseline soil analysis;
- Open Forest Protocol for carbon storage monitoring through time;
- the regrò project for community knowledge and sharing;
- Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature for Ethos towards natural entities.
All of these elements contribute to a land management model based on ecological function, transparency, and responsibility toward sustainable farming practices and the landscapes we depend on.
INBRUMA fosters biodiversity by helping to reverse erosion, replacing open-air burning, and lowering wildfire risk. In our area, between 70 and 85 percent of fires originate from agricultural burning or rural land management. By converting prunings into living substrate, we promote innovation in agriculture, keep biomass in the ecosystem, strengthen soil carbon sinks, and improve water retention at a landscape scale, all while supporting sustainable farming practices.
Agricultural fires (abbruciamenti) are the leading cause of wildfires in this area. By diverting prunings from burning and stabilizing them in compost, we not only reduce fuel load and increase soil cover, but also promote biodiversity. This innovative approach in agriculture helps to slow erosion and water loss, contributing to sustainable farming practices.
The formulation of INBRUMA draws from several sources: studies on the biostimulant and allelopathic properties of Inula viscosa,
research on fungal activity and pH normalization in Cistus species ,
ancient and modern composting practices,
scientific literature on the safe reuse of olive and vine prunings,
methods for creating acidic and microbially active substrates,
work on mycorrhizal inoculation for Mediterranean soils.
We applied compost to soils with poor structure and low organic matter, recovering from unsupervised chemical input and overgrazing.
The first responses include improved infiltration, slower drying, and enhanced mycelial spread. INBRUMA has been tested on a variety of crops, including vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, salads, and sawn herbs.
The method is low input, promoting soil life through techniques like shredding, layering, passive aeration, and moisture control. This approach can be repeated with similar materials across other Mediterranean areas with minimal adjustment, supporting sustainable farming practices.
At i prodotti della Natura we rely on costumers' feedback and collaboration to constantly update our formulations, alligning them with the most recent scientific research in the process. The upcoming citizen science kit includes INBRUMA and other products from the Inula delle Grotte line.
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