Organic Insights Magazine - Spring 2023

Organic Insights / Spring 2023 / 21

who is charlie carp?

with being a freshwater feral species fish rather than a saltwater native fish, we believe this gives the product a sustainable edge on its competitors The carp are either fresh or snap frozen – we do not use fish that have begun decaying. How is it made? The fish is initially minced and placed into a rendering plant, where water is added and the fish is slowly cooked and rendered down. The fish concentrate is then screened through a centrifuge, which separates the liquid from the solids and further screened down to 100 micron. This creates an extremely concentrated and highly balanced plant food, containing macro and micronutrients for plants and soil, and as the liquid contains natural oil from the fish, this also helps to deter garden pests. The liquid is processed into bottles and the solids are dried and combined with compost to make a fertiliser pellet, which produces zero waste.

The Story of Charlie Carp is interesting and unique. The company was set up in June 1998, via a

group of people from the Hay and Deniliquin districts in New South Wales, who were interested in pursuing a viable commercial use for European Carp, whilst at

the same time reducing their numbers. Is your product sustainably produced?

Charlie Carp assists in the reestablishment of native species in Australian waterways by removing the feral (and destructive) fish species - European Carp. We process between 300 and 400 tonne of European Carp per year, which are removed from Australian waterways, and turned it into a rich garden fertiliser. What happens to the parts of fish you don’t use? The whole fish is used, not just fish scraps. Coupled

Premium Certified Organic Fertiliser

Specially Formulated for Organic Horticulture and Viticulture • Made from 100% European Carp

• High in natural minerals, proteins and amino acids • Contains essential oils, a natural insect deterrent • Has Omega 3 which deters powdery mildew • Increases soil carbon: • microbial activity • helps break down organic matter • promotes strong brix levels • Improves the natural immune system • Helps farmers create a more environmentally and sustainable farming future • Helps preserve our rivers

• Liquid or Slow Release Pellets. 1,000 litres ...........$2, 8 50 200 litres .................$7 35 20 litres ..................$1 15 Prices exclude GST and are ex-factory.

Saving our rivers from European Carp www.charliecarp.com 1300 305 963