· Trial will use SoilPoint’s Soil Booster five farms covered by Cornish Mutual in South West England
· SoilPoint’s Soil Booster can increase yields by up to 30% or more, reduce GHG emissions and naturally restore depleted soils.
· After the trial, a commercial arrangement will be discussed to distribute the product more widely to Cornish Mutual’s customer base in the UK
08 April 2025: SoilPoint Humic Co (“SoilPoint”) has entered into a three-way partnership with Cornish Mutual Assurance Co Ltd (“Cornish Mutual”), an insurance provider that specialises in farming insurance, and Terrafarmer Agriculture Co Ltd“Terrafarmer”), a specialist in soil health and regenerative farming solutions.
The partnership means that SoilPoint’s SoilBooster – a natural, humic-based soil conditioner that can help farmers boost yields by up to 30% or more – will be trialled on five farms, covered by Cornish Mutual, in the South West of England.
At the end of the trial, the parties will review the results and discuss a commercial arrangement to distribute the product more widely to Cornish Mutual’s Farming Member base in the South-West of England.
SoilPoint’s Soil Booster is approved by the UK Soil Association and certified for use in organic and conventional farming. Trials done in other countries have shown SoilPoint’s Soil Booster can repair damaged topsoil, replacing or considerably reducing the need for expensive, applied synthetic fertilisers. Through its ability to help increase soil organic matter, as well as increased yields, farmers benefit from improved soil structure, increased water retention and greater carbon sequestration.
SoilPoint’s Soil Booster will provide practical help to British farmers by increasing soil fertility and productivity. This will help overcome some of the financial and regulatory challenges they are facing, in part by repairing the environmental damage caused by chemical fertilisers, as well as reducing costs.
Alan Forrester, CEO at SoilPoint UK, said: “The trial gives SoilPoint a flying start to its entry into the UK farming market. Cornish Mutual and Terrafarmer have a deep understanding of the science of soil health and the needs of British farmers. This endorsement of SoilPoint’s Soil Booster is encouraging, and we look forward toworking with farms across the UK to help them increase yields and reduce their reliance on harmful fertilisers.”
Sam Collins, General Manager at Terrafarmer, said: “Following a review of the trial results, we hope to look at how we might further support UK farmers and SoilPoint’s aspirations for the UK market.”
Cornish Mutual’s Managing Director Peter Beaumont added: “Cornish Mutual is committed to helping our Members build and maintain profitable farms through the agricultural transition. Soil Booster is an interesting new product for UK farmers, and we are excited to see the outcome of these commercial trials.”
Enquiries:
SoilPoint (via SEC Newgate)
Marta Seitz , Sophie Shorthose
+44 (0)20 3757 6718
About SoilPoint
SoilPoint was founded in the USA by an experienced group of farmers, food industry executives and soil technology experts to restore depleted soils using a natural humic-based process. SoilPoint has run soil trials globally to prove the efficacy of its SoilBooster product and to sell to farmers and horticulturalists to boost crop yields and soil nutrient levels. Studies have demonstrated that the use of SoilPoint’s Soil Booster can lead to an estimated Crop Yield Increase of up to 30%. SoilPoint is approved by OMRI and the UK Soil Association for use in organic farming.
About Cornish Mutual
Cornish Mutual has been putting farmers and the rural community across the South-West at the heart of all we do since 1903. As a mutual organisation, we are owned and run for the benefit of our members. Our insurance products and services are tailored to the needs of each member, protecting what’s important and in the right way.
Our team comprises local farm insurance specialists rather than commission-driven salespeople, call centres and complex claims processes. We have regional experience, local knowledge and rural connections throughout Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. www.cornishmutual.co.uk
About Terrafarmer
Terrafarmer helps farmers create more sustainable and profitable farm businesses by making the complex nature of regenerative farming simple and approachable.
With a fleet of precision soil sampling machines, Terrafarmer is able to offer a full range of nutrient and carbon soil sampling packages.
Their specialist team of independent, regenerative & biological farm consultants provide an unrivalled level of insight, advice and support for farmers in the UK. www.terrafarmer.co.uk
