The MBT Method

Understand soil.
Build humus.

Soil works like a living organism. With the MBT method you build humus in a targeted, measurable and lasting way – scientifically grounded, field-tested.

Scientifically grounded · Measurable · Lasting
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2,500
Billion organisms per gram of soil
58%
Carbon content in humus
20×
More water stored through humus
100%
Pesticide-free & regenerative
Soil as a body

A living organism

Soil works like a body – with skin, lungs, skeleton, bloodstream and liver. Only when everything works together does humus form.

A hand reaching into dark, humus-rich soil

Protection – the skin

Ground cover protects against erosion, drying out and UV. Mulch and cover crops are the natural shield.

Respiration – the lungs

Oxygen and gas exchange are essential. Compacted soils don’t breathe – and slowly die.

Structure – the skeleton

Aggregates and pores form the supporting framework. Good structure means aeration and water flow.

Circulation – the blood

Water and nutrients must flow. Capillary rise and drainage determine soil vitality.

Decomposition – the liver

The microbiome breaks down, transforms and detoxifies. Billions of organisms work tirelessly out of sight.

Why it pays off

Building humus pays

Secure resources

More water storage, less irrigation, better nutrient availability – stable yields even in dry years.

Use cycles

Organic residues become resources, the soil regenerates itself – without costly external fertilisers.

Protect the climate

CO₂ is stored in the soil, emissions fall, biodiversity rises – measurable and certifiable.

Bring the MBT method to your land

Whether farmer, investor or municipality – let’s find out in a free intro call how you build humus in a targeted, measurable way.

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THE BOOK

The Humus Guru – Why Our Future Lies in the Soil

Want to go deeper? My story, the MBT method, and why living soil is the key to climate, yield and the future – all in the book.

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