Definition
IOMAT is agriculture technology that uses natural minerals – as opposed to treated or chemically derived substances – to grow crops.
The advantage of IOMAT is that it builds soil health, hence the health of the crops grown in it and, therefore, the health of those who eat these crops.
Soil, crop and human health improves because of the enhanced health, vitality and number of micro-organisms in the soil. This improvement is caused by the presence of minerals and the absence of harmful substances such as chemical elements and pesticides. Soil analysis clearly demonstrates the decreased number of soil micro organisms in soils that are chemically treated as compared to those that are mineral cultivated.
IOMAT applies to and benefits all food including fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, milk, eggs and grains. It applies to everything that is produced by a living system, be it animal or plant.
Benefits of IOMAT
Mineral cultivated soils are literally “teeming with life”. A;; criteria microscopic to macroscopic confirm this. Yields from mineral cultivated soils increase dramatically. Decreased soil disease translates directly to higher production, lower costs, higher mineral levels and phytonutrients.
It tastes better. This is supported by higher Brixt levels – a quantifiable parameter this is a reliable indicator of quality and taste.
Better taste and longer shelf life translated to increased demand for mineral cultivated produce. Increased Immune Competence in mineral cultivated food means less pesticides are required. This improves both profits and health benefits. Demand for mineral cultivated produce is such that based on its superior flavour alone, without necessarily being aware of its health benefits, farmers selling in regional markets are “sold out” by 11am while their chemical agriculture competition are battling on until 4 or 5pm.
European and US trends indicate a growing increase in demand for “clean” food. Approximately 25% of European food is now “clean”. The U.S. market is predicted to be 40% “clean” by 2008. People are increasingly discriminating in favour of food and other products that support their health. “Clean” food is generally regarded as food produced without the use of chemicals.
Role in Health of IOMAT
Chemicals including pesticides and fertilizers are proven to have a negative influence on health. Pesticide residues are carcinogenic. Chemical fertilizers harm soil micro-organisms which decreases soil mineral availability and human mineral availability hence human health at all areas. Minerals at every level of the food production chain are a positive influence, from soil to plant to animal to human.
Brixt Test measures dissolved solids in food, in particular natural complex sugars (as opposed to refined sugars). It is otherwise expressed as flavour. IOMAT grown food commonly has levels far higher than food produced from Chemical Agriculture. Laboratory Mineral Analysis.
IOMAT grown food has higher levels of a wider spectrum of minerals: up to 70 minerals. Non mineral agriculture produced food has ever diminishing mineral levels and spectrum overtime tending towards NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium) being the predominant elements present. This is due to progressive shut down in microbiotic activity and hence mineral availability to the plant.
Safety is greater with IOMAT grown food than with supplements. Food sourced minerals are absorbed as required by the body in levels determined by the body. Being derived from a plant. The levels of minerals present are “appropriate” (having been “mediated” by a plant) for living systems. This is not necessarily the case when isolated minerals are ingested as supplements. IOMAT is better for land care. As a sustainable option, mineral agriculture progressively rehabilitates the soil, moving it to sustainability. Over time decreasing input is required as soil health improves. Used in combination with appropriate farming methods, water management and depending on land use, total independence of external inputs can be achieved.
IOMAT vs Organic Agriculture
Organic Agriculture is a wonderful idea. The reality, in terms of what is actually produced, is often disappointing. Organic produce often does not taste as good as it should. On first consideration this seems strange. In theory Organic Agriculture does everything correctly.
One explanation for this apparent contradiction is that Organic Agriculture does not recognise that soils vary in composition, quality and, more importantly, mineral content.
Organic Certification states what must not be used – chemicals. It does not stipulate what must be used – minerals. As a result, mineral deficient soils may be “organic” but will not necessarily produce crops that fulfil the expectation that surrounds organic food – it both tastes good and is good.
Many organic farmers, as a result of mineral deficiencies present in their soils and the associated poor plant immunity, have on going difficulties resisting the need to use pesticides.
IOMAT provides what Organic Agriculture lacks – MINERALSOrganic Accreditation is a process that takes a long time and is expensive to complete. Farmers who would like to grow and sell “clean food” hesitate to enter into this process. This is part of the explanation of the inadequate supply and high price of “clean food” in the Australian market place.
IOMAT Classification is provided to the users of IOMAT. It is in the form of a star rating system administered by IntentionOne and is a by-product of the on going soil testing process. It testifies that mineral agriculture is used and that products grown can be expected – given common sense – to taste better, have higher mineral levels, with the attendant added health benefits, and have a longer shelf life.
IOMAT Classification avoids the time and expense of Organic Accreditation.
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