Soil Health Week 2025: Wild Soils UK and TrashIt Bring the Soil Food Web Approach to Pakistan

Soil Health Week Pakistan 2025 showcased the growing global impact of the Soil Food Web approach—demonstrating how soil biology can transform agriculture from the ground up.

The week-long event (September 22–27, 2025) united more than 600 participants across 60 districts, including farmers, researchers, students, and sustainability leaders. Together, they explored how living soil systems can rebuild fertility, reduce input costs, and strengthen resilience against climate change.

The initiative was led by TrashIt, a woman- and youth-led social enterprise transforming organic waste into regenerative soil solutions, and Wild Soils UK, founded by Nick Padwick, a Soil Food Web Certified Consultant and seasoned regenerative farmer.

By understanding and restoring soil biology, farmers can achieve higher yields with fewer inputs—building resilience from the ground up.

Throughout the week, Nick Padwick and the TrashIt team hosted interactive sessions at:

• Karachi University: Research opportunities in soil regeneration
• Habib University: Public dialogue on soil health and biodiversity
• Sindh Agriculture University (Tandojam): “Regenerative Sindh: Farming for Tomorrow”

Hands-on learning extended beyond classrooms with farm visits to Mangroves Park (Korangi) and Tofiq Pasha’s Farm (Malir) – demonstrating composting and microbial soil restoration techniques in real-world settings.

The first-ever Farmers’ Baithak at Rahuki Farms (Hyderabad) gathered growers from seven districts, fostering a spirit of trust, shared learning, and collaboration.

Each small composting effort contributes to reducing Karachi’s waste burden and growing food that nourishes both people and soil.

The numbers tell an inspiring story:

• ♻️ 950,000+ kg of organic waste diverted from landfills—reducing methane emissions and air pollution
• 👩‍🌾 450,000+ people educated through workshops and outreach programs
• 🌾 13 events across 60+ districts, uniting researchers, farmers, and policymakers
• 🎓 Soil Food Web School scholarships awarded to TrashIt’s founders
• 🧫 Soil microbial testing laboratory launched by TrashIt

This initiative has made TrashIt the first regenerative agri-social enterprise in Pakistan capable of microbial soil analysis—bridging education with measurable environmental outcomes.

Soil Health Week captured national attention, including a feature on Dawn News’ “Chai, Toast aur Host”, reaching over 2 million viewers. Public discussions helped popularize regenerative agriculture and composting as practical, accessible climate solutions.

The event also celebrated TrashIt’s global recognition:
🏆 Unilever Second Life Challenge 2025 Winner
🏆 UNIDO PAIDAR Grant Awardee
🏆 Gender Climate Award 2025 (Climate Action Category)

Soil Health Week 2025 was more than an event—it was the beginning of a national movement. With the support of the Soil Food Web School, Wild Soils UK, and TrashIt, Pakistan is building a regenerative model rooted in education, collaboration, and soil biology.

The event will return as an annual national initiative in 2026, expanding research, field trials, and farmer training across the region.

Wild Soils UK
Founded by Nick Padwick, Wild Soils provides regenerative consulting and training worldwide. As a Soil Food Web Certified Consultant, Nick helps farmers restore biodiversity and productivity through biological systems of soil restoration.
🔗 https://wildsoils.co.uk/

TrashIt (Pakistan)
A woman- and youth-led enterprise transforming organic waste into compost and soil amendments. TrashIt empowers communities with regenerative farming knowledge and sustainability consulting.
🔗 trashit.pk

Soil Health Week 2026 is scheduled for December 1–7, 2026.
Join the Soil Food Web community in advancing living soil systems, supporting local leaders, and regenerating Earth’s most vital ecosystem—our soil.

🌍 Check out Trashit’s Soil Health Week Impact Report below!