Farmers Tim Ellis and Simon Craven are testing the Firewater technology on their farms, to provide independent validation of the claimed benefits for replacing synthetic fertiliser on-farm.
This Defra ADOPT project is testing an exciting new technology from the United States that can allow farmers to produce nitrogen on-farm with a low-cost electro-catalysis plasma process.
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A practical overview for farmers, advisers, and researchers Plasma Activated Water (PAW) is created when atmospheric plasma interacts with water, producing a solution rich in reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) such as nitrates, nitrites, hydrogen peroxide, and ozone. These compounds give PAW antimicrobial properties and can act as a mild nitrogen source, making PAW a promising chemical-free input for agriculture. PAW is emerging as a potential alternative to conventional fertilisers, seed treatments, and pesticides, and can be produced on‑farm using only air, water, and electricity. [plasmatrea...ment.co.uk] Interest in PAW is growing in the UK and internationally as farmers look for sustainable tools that support plant health, reduce reliance on imported fertiliser, and improve resilience. Research indicates PAW can enhance seed germination, root growth, disease suppression, and nutrient availability. [ukagritechcentre.com] firewaterag.uk
Firewater is a revolutionary technology enabling production of nitrogen fertiliser on-farm at low cost through plasma electro-catalysis. Developed in the US, we've now brought the technology to the UK through an Innovate UK supported Defra ADOPT grant.
ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) is a funding competition designed to support farmer-led, on-farm trials and experiments. Funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and delivered by Innovate UK, it aims to generate, test, and demonstrate innovative solutions to challenges in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.
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