The story of Australian Vermiculture...

From humble beginnings in the backyard of friend and creative genius Pro Hart, the evolution of Australian Vermiculture, the company, started in 1997. Company founder Brendon Price was seeking an opportunity to increase industry beyond mining in his hometown of Broken Hill. Researching and investigating the commercial possibilities of utilising earth compost worms as a tool to best treat various waste streams, or our preferred term “Resource Streams”, throughout Australia care was been taken to ensure the ambitions were realistic and sustainable. At the time there were no accredited or specific models treating large volumes of organic waste utilising Vermiculture.

Brendon started with his Vision; "To employ what we know to be the best production of organic soil enhancers."

And his Mission; "To harvest the resource “Organic Waste” and get it back into the foodweb. Value adding, utilising Vermiculture techniques and safe biological biomass to produce constant superior environmentally sustainable soil enhancement products. “Incorporating this science into commercially sound agricultural projects” both of which remain at the heart of the business today.

The company’s first 15 years lay in proving best practice in organic waste management using commercial scale vermiculture techniques and worm husbandry to produce superior biological end products. Circa 2005 onwards has seen the efficacy of these products in both anecdotal on farm trials and qualified third party trials.

Through forged relationships with growers, accrediting bodies, soil scientists and with assistance from Foundation Broken Hill, Australian Vermiculture has earnt the title of ‘soil pioneer’. We are the real deal.

Testimonials

James and Merryn talk about why they converted to AV's biological program in early 2015. James and Merryn changed over after attending the 2014 crop walk. Listen to their comments after attending the 2015 crop walk.

James and Merryn Beckman,

Murrayville VIC

Hear John and Marc (father and son) talk about their experiences over the years. They converted their whole property to AV's biological growing program and are developing a strong positive history of wheat on wheat on wheat

John and Marc Bowen,

Carwarp VIC

Husband and wife team, Don and Caz,are the pioneers in establishing and developing AVs biological farming program for broad acre cereal crops. They grow in harsh arid conditions and have been 'chem fert free', using AV's products since 2010. Click on the video and hear their story.

Don and Carolyn Rankin,

Werrimull VIC