What is EM?

EM is an amazing technology developed by Dr Teruo Higa from Japan in the 1980’s. This technology has gained rapid recognition and use around the globe and is now used in more than 140 Countries around the globe and manufactured in more than 60 countries worldwide.

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What microbes are in EM?

EM consists of mixed cultures of beneficial and natural occurring microorganisms that can be applied as inoculants to increase the microbial diversity of soils and plants.
EM contains three main families:

  1. Lactic acid bacteria

  2. Yeast

  3. Photosynthetic bacteria

    4. and also...

    Actinomycetes and other types of microorganisms

Research has shown that the inoculation of EM cultures to the soil/plant ecosystem can improve soil quality, soil health, and the growth, yield, and quality of crops. Also when used in animal systems similar benefits have been shown. These microorganisms have a reviving action on growing systems and are completely safe to use.

EM can significantly enhance the beneficial effects of good soil and crop management practices such as; crop rotations, use of organic amendments, conservation tillage, crop residue recycling, and biocontrol of pests. EM will help the decomposition process of organic materials, and during fermentation will produce normally unavailable organic acids , such as lactic acid, acetic acid, amino acid, malic acid and bioactive substances and vitamins. A key ingredient in this process is organic matter which is supplied by recycling crop residues, green manures and animal manure. In a addition this process leads to increased humus in the soil. Lactic acid bacteria which is a major ingredient in EM will suppress pathogenic microbes both directly, and indirectly, through the production of actinomycetes. EM produces an antioxidant effect which improves the immune system of plants and animals.Read Dr  Ravi Sangakarras address to the Royal College at Cirenscester in 2002 on The Technology of Effective Microorganisms. Case Studies from around the World.