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
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
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
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
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
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 - Smarter not More Farming has always been measured in numbers. Kilograms of fertiliser per hectare, tonnes of dry matter grown, litres in the vat or kilos on the hook. But one factor that often gets overlooked is how w... 19/01/2026