Soil biology to reduce pest pressure Ask any New Zealand farmer what threatens pasture performance and grass grub and Argentine stem weevil will be near the top of the list. These pests can strip a paddock in weeks, reduce feed quality, ... 11/03/2026 Biological Fertiliser
Stability not spikes without excess Nitrogen Biological farming is often criticised for working only in trials or small demonstration blocks. The real question is whether it holds up on a commercial farm, year after year, under normal farming pr... Fertiliser Nitrogen Nutrients 25/01/2026 Nitrogen reduction
Essential elements in Spring In every industry there are certain things that make a difference and at times it is quite possible to overlook the obvious. In almost all types of farming one of these is the use of magnesium. The am... Animal Health Grass Staggers Magnesium Milk Fever Vitalife Magnesium 21/01/2026
Calcium is King Of all elements in the soil, Calcium is King. Without calcium most of the other elements will not work or be severely restricted. Calcium influences the pH of the soil, provides structure to the soil ... Aeration Calcium Soil structure 20/01/2026
Disease resistance - future proofing Healthy soil is more than just nutrients. Growing healthy plants involves more than just providing the right nutrients. I've lost count of how many times I've reviewed soil tests showing ideal nutrien... Calcium Grass Staggers Magnesium Milk Fever Vitalife Magnesium 20/01/2026 Biological Fertiliser
We are what we eat eats It is very interesting that the food we consume now is all about convenience; growing enough food to feed the hungry world population. But growing food is not just about producing quantities of food b... 20/01/2026 Biological Fertiliser
Super Charging Phosphate Soils are a complex eco-system and react to the type and amount of feed/fertiliser they get. Feed them correctly and a balanced diet and they will produce abundantly. Soils should be alive, not just a... 20/01/2026
Holding rain water for future use Holding rain water for future use is one of the topics that is being discussed recently. We are having really dry spells followed by really wet weather. This not ideal for any of us. Many are feeling ... 20/01/2026 Biological Fertiliser
Balanced nutrition with rapid results Applying solid fertiliser is a great way of bringing up soil nutrient levels. It gives the plant the opportunity to take what the plant requires to grow and thrive. However, this way of feeding plants... Actavize Fertiliser Foliar Nutrients 20/01/2026 Foliar Fertiliser
Why perfect soil tests don't always mean perfect growth Soil Isn’t Just Dirt You’ve done the homework: soil tests are perfect, fertiliser applied, but the paddock barely grows. Frustrating? Absolutely. The missing ingredient isn’t in the bag—it’s in the so... 20/01/2026 Biological Fertiliser
What's in the 5% - Organic matter and why is matters THE KEY TO THE SOIL Whatever our diet and preferences are, we all need farmers three times per day. It is called Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Almost everything we eat has its beginning from someone wh... 20/01/2026 Biological Fertiliser
Hidden key to productive pastures The Hidden Key to Productive Pastures: Nourishing the Soil That Feeds the Herd One of the largest ongoing costs for farmers is fertiliser, closely followed by pasture rejuvenation, which may involve r... 20/01/2026 Biological Fertiliser