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About Us
Rooted in experience.
Evolving with insight.
Founded in 2005
Ecosoil is based in Grabouw, Western Cape, with distribution across South Africa and selected SADC countries.
We continue to evolve - guided by research, field trials, and farmer feedback — and remain committed to making soil health practical, measurable, and economically viable.
Our Story
Ecosoil was founded by Jako Pieterse after a defining realisation while managing a conventional fruit farm in the late 1990s.
Despite applying best‑practice agronomy and modern technology, the system steadily lost function. Pest and disease pressure increased, soils compacted, water infiltration declined, and fertiliser dependence rose. Clear symptoms of a biologically depleted system.
A turning point came in 2000 during a farming study group on organic agriculture. Exposure to microbial ecology and root exudate dynamics revealed the underlying issue: soil biology had been unintentionally stripped from the system.
What followed was a practical, field‑driven process of rebuilding soil life. Compost teas, biological inputs, reduced disturbance, and deliberate feeding of soil organisms through residues and plant diversity slowly restored system function. The results were decisive: pest pressure stabilised, compaction disappeared, nitrogen inputs dropped by roughly 70%, and yields exceeded previous benchmarks.
By 2005, it was clear this work demanded full‑time focus. Ecosoil was established to help farmers restore soil function faster, more reliably, and with fewer costly detours.
Why Ecosoil?
Farming With Nature
We work with biological processes rather than against them, using ecology as a design framework.
Our approach is shaped by real farms, real constraints, and measurable outcomes. Not theory alone.
Grounded in Experience
We address root causes instead of symptoms, strengthening the whole system rather than isolated components.
Systems Thinking
Soil life is the engine of productivity. Chemistry supports biology, not the other way around.
Biology First
Our programmes and inputs are researched, field‑tested, and continuously refined through practice.
Proven and Evolving
Our Purpose
Ecosoil enables farmers to build profitable, resilient, and regenerative agricultural systems by restoring biological function.
We do this by:
Rehabilitating degraded soils
Replacing purely chemical dependency with biologically aligned alternatives
Improving nutrient‑use efficiency and system balance
Transferring knowledge to support confident, informed decisions
Our inputs are designed to be transformative. Converting underperforming soils into productive, living systems while supporting long‑term carbon accumulation and climate resilience.
How We Operate
We work co‑creatively with nature, recognising that healthy ecosystems depend on balance, diversity, and intelligent biological interactions.
Our approach respects the full system. Soil, plant, farmer, and landscape. The quality of our raw materials, the intent of our people, the integrity of our processes, and our commitment to consistency all directly influence performance.
By aligning agricultural practice with natural rhythms and biological intelligence, we help farmers achieve lasting gains with fewer inputs and greater resilience.
Our Company
Since 2005, Ecosoil has supported farmers across diverse production systems in transitioning toward biologically functional and regenerative practices.
We continue to evolve, integrating new insights from research, on‑farm trials, and farmer feedback to refine our programmes, inputs and strategy.
Ecosoil is based in Grabouw, Western Cape, with distribution across South Africa and selected SADC countries.
Our Expert Soil Solutions
"Regenerative agriculture is not possible without actively forming topsoil and new topsoil cannot form unless there are high levels of biological activity. Once we recognise the significance of this relationship, and focus on its achievement, agriculture becomes less complicated and far more rewarding."
Our Team
Working in Harmony with Nature
Our team combines practical farming insight, scientific understanding, and a shared commitment to regenerative agriculture. Together, we support farmers with honesty, integrity, and solutions that work with nature rather than against it.
Because farming systems respond to interaction, timing, and balance, not isolated inputs.
When products are used outside a coherent framework, results become unpredictable. Programmes align nutrition, biology, and crop demand — improving consistency and reducing risk.
No. You retain full control of your operation.
EcoDelta provides a structured, science-informed framework that guides decisions. You remain involved, informed, and empowered – but no longer have to guess which inputs to apply, when, or in what combinations.
You can, but results are less reliable.
EcoDelta input products are designed to work together. Their impact depends heavily on timing, sequence, and context. When managed as part of a programme, we avoid conflicts and ensure the system moves in the intended direction.
No.
EcoDelta programmes are crop-specific and context-aware, shaped by soil type, climate, production goals, and current system condition. The principles stay consistent; the application adapts.
Some improvements — such as infiltration, soil structure, and crop vigour – can be visible within one season.
Deeper changes in nutrient cycling, pest suppression, and system resilience typically develop over 2-3 seasons.
The key is consistency. Results compound over time.
The programme is designed to protect production while restoring function.
In most cases, yields are maintained or improve as system efficiency increases. Where adjustments are needed, they are phased in to minimise risk rather than force abrupt change.
Yes.
EcoDelta was developed on working farms and is designed to integrate into commercial production systems — including large-scale, mechanised operations and high-value perennial crops.
No.
EcoDelta is about transition, not shock therapy. Inputs are adjusted progressively as biological function improves. Decisions are guided by performance, not ideology.
As soil function improves, the system requires fewer corrective inputs to maintain performance.
EcoDelta is not a product — it’s a system management programme.
The difference lies in:
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Coherent input design
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Controlled timing and combinations
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Long-term system intent
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Ongoing learning and refinement
This reduces variability and increases repeatability.
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Because soil and ecosystem function change over time.
Annual programmes allow us to:
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Track system response
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Adjust strategy seasonally
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Build cumulative benefits rather than reset each year
This continuity is essential for biological systems.
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No.
EcoDelta works with conventional, transitioning, and regenerative producers. The programme meets farmers where they are and evolves as the system improves.
EcoDelta is built on observation, measurement, and adaptation.
If a system does not respond as expected, the programme is reviewed and adjusted. The objective is functional improvement — not rigid adherence to a plan.
Not necessarily.
Many farmers find that EcoDelta:
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Reduces unnecessary inputs
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Improves nutrient-use efficiency
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Lowers long-term risk and variability
The value lies in avoided costs and improved stability, not input volume.
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Primarily:
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Willingness to work within a coherent programme
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Openness to observation and learning
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Consistency in application
EcoDelta is most effective when farmers see it as a partnership, not a prescription.
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EcoDelta is best suited to farmers who:
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Want predictable, repeatable outcomes
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Are tired of chasing symptoms with inputs
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See soil as a long-term production asset
A conversation with Ecosoil is the best starting point.
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EcoDelta delivers the best outcomes when there is alignment between intent, approach, and time horizon. It may not be the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay.
EcoDelta may not be suitable if:
You are looking for a quick fix or emergency solution
EcoDelta is designed to restore system function over time. It is not a rescue product for immediate, short-term problems.You prefer buying inputs individually without changing how the system is managed
EcoDelta works as a coherent programme. Isolated or ad-hoc applications reduce effectiveness and increase variability.You want a product rather than a process
EcoDelta is a management framework, not a standalone input. Results come from interaction, timing, and consistency.You are unwilling to commit to a defined programme
Biological systems respond to continuity. One-off or inconsistent participation limits the potential benefits.You are not open to observation, learning, or adaptation
EcoDelta relies on feedback from the field. Adjustments are part of the process, not a sign of failure.You expect biology to replace management discipline
Regenerative outcomes still require good agronomy. EcoDelta supports decision-making — it does not replace it.Most Ecosoil products are certified according to European, American, and Japanese organic standards. Product-specific certifications are clearly indicated, and we are happy to advise on compliance for organic or transitioning systems.
Our crop programmes and inputs can be used on all crops farmed in soil, including fruit, grapes, vegetables, grains, pasture, and orchards. Both irrigated and dryland systems. We tailor recommendations to crop type, soil condition, and production goals.
Compost Tea is a liquid biological input containing a diverse community of beneficial micro-organisms. It helps restore soil life, improve nutrient cycling, suppress disease, and support plant resilience. It is a foundational tool in regenerative farming systems.
FAQs
Got Questions? We’re Here to Help
EcoDelta Programme - Farmer FAQ
We understand that regenerative agriculture, soil biology, and biological inputs can raise important questions. Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions about our products, programmes, Compost Tea systems, and how we work with farmers to build healthy, resilient agricultural systems.
Contact
Supporting Regenerative Agriculture Across the Western Cape
Whether you’re based in the Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa or anywhere in the SADC regions, our team is ready to support you with regenerative products, programmes, and biological solutions tailored to your farming system. Get in touch to discuss crop-specific needs, on-farm services, or product guidance.