Nutrition Matters

Gold from the Vaults - Episode 1: Jerry Brunetti - The Mechanics of Trace Mineral Nutrition

Hi Everyone, I would like to wish you all a wonderful festive season. I trust that you all get some precious family time this Christmas, as it’s the season of Love. Importantly the giving and receiving of this most powerful human emotion, that can be both healing and restorative.

How to Do It Series 2 - Episode 6 - Yacon - Value Adding & Human Health Benefits

Hi Everyone, Welcome to Episode Six of the "How to Do It" Series Two, this week we will be focusing on the remarkable health benefits and value adding potential of Yacons. We will also cover tips for growing, processing and marketing this unique, problem-free superfood. You will discover

How to Do It Series 2 - Episode 4 - Seedling Treatment

Hi Everyone, In Episode Four of the “How to Do It” Series Two, we will be discovering the power of seedling treatment. On my farms, we would never plant trays of vegetable seedlings or bagged tree seedlings without applying minerals, microbes, and natural biostimulants. This is the perfect opportunity to

How to Do It Series 2 - Episode 5 - Understanding Humates

Hi Everyone, Welcome to Episode Five of the "How to Do It" Series Two, where we’ll explore one of my favorite topics—“Understanding Humates.” Humates have long been a cornerstone of my approach to regenerative agriculture. These remarkable compounds, born from ancient plant material transformed over millennia,

Nutrition Farming Podcast Series 5 Episode 3 - Unlocking the Secrets of Phosphate

Welcome back to The Nutrition Farming Podcast. In Episode 3 of Series 5, I will be taking an in-depth look at phosphate. Here, the focus will be upon phosphate efficiency and phosphate recovery from frozen reserves. We will explore microbes and minerals that release both soil reserves of P, and

How to Do It Series 2 - Episode 3 - Calcium Strategies

Hi Everyone, Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2 of the “How to Do It” video series. In this episode, you will learn a little more about the master mineral, Calcium. There is a strong argument that calcium is the most important player in high-production fertility, crop quality, and disease

How to Do It Series 2 - Episode 2 - Culturing Mycorrhizal Fungi

Hi Everyone, In Episode Two of Series Two of the “How to Do it” series, you will discover how to multiply Mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). This is no small thing because these wondrous creatures are amongst the most expensive of commercial inoculums. The reason they are so costly relates to the

How to Do It Series 2 - Episode 1 - The Perfect Potting Mix

Hi Everyone, Welcome to a new season of the How To Do It video series. We have now completed the videos produced for Series 1, so we spent a productive weekend at Nutrition Farms in Applethorpe to film 16 videos for Series 2. You are in for a treat with

North American Seminar Tour with Graeme Sait - November 2024

Hi Everyone, I am excited to launch my brand new, two-day course tour across the US and Canada in partnership with AgSol & Burroughs Family Farms in a couple of weeks. I have been working hard to put this course together, and it features the latest cutting-edge research that can

How to Do It Series - Episode 17 - Micronised Mineral Suspensions

Hi Everyone, The latest episode of our “How to Do It” series covers the use of Micronised Mineral Suspensions (MMS). This involves creating a tiny particle size that dramatically increases the plant availability of the minerals involved. The principle here involves the vast increase in surface area when a mineral

How to Do It Series - Episode 16 - Foliar Fertilising

Hi Everyone, In this episode of the “How to Do It” video series, we will examine the practice of foliar fertilisation more closely. The idea of applying nutrition via the leaf was once the preserve of a handful of greenhouse growers and some cannabis producers who had discovered the many

How to Do It Series - Episode 15 - Brewing Protozoa Tea

Hi Everyone, In this episode of the. “How to do it” series, you will discover how to multiply protozoa, to boost fertility and production. Growers often miss protozoa when they commission a soil-life analysis. These organisms are largely impacted by farm chemicals and chlorine in town water, and their replacement

How to Do It Series - Episode 14 - Brewing Micro-Force

Hi Everyone, In this episode of the “How to Do It” video series, you will discover how to multiply a range of superproductive bacillus species on the farm to create your own living fertiliser. In the time-starved world of commercial farming, many would claim that they can’t afford to

How to Do It Series - Episode 13 - Seed Treatment

Hi Everyone, This episode of our “How to Do It” video series will focus on an inexpensive strategy that can provide the biggest “bang for your buck” of any practice on the farm. I’m talking about seed treatment. The simple inclusion of minerals and microbes in your seed can

Holistic Plant Nutrition - Considering Cobalt

Buy Online Now By Graeme Sait I think many of you will find this Nutrition Matters article both informative and fascinating. I also suspect many of you will be scratching your head in recognition that you have never, ever considered the use of this mineral as part of a genuinely

How to Do It Series - Episode 12 - Utilising Microbes

Hi Everyone, This week's episode is a little different because we will be discussing the intricacies of microbial inputs in agriculture. We have received several emails asking that we detail the NTS microbe range and explain the roles and benefits of the various inputs we offer. Here we

How to Do It Series - Episode 11 - Brewing BAM

Hi Everyone, Our “how to do it” episode this week involves the on-farm production of a blend of beneficial anaerobes that have proven tremendously successful around the globe. They are so easy to multiply on-farm, and they are the most user-friendly of any DIY microbial input. BAM (Beneficial Anaerobic Microbes)

How to Do It Series - Episode 10 - Leaf Analysis & Interpretation

Hi Everyone, In the latest episode of the increasingly popular “How to Do It” series, I hope to inspire you to use leaf testing to determine nutrient requirements during the crop cycle. A plant tissue test can often be more valuable than a soil test in developing a productive nutrition

How to Do It Series - Episode 9 - Leaf Sap Monitoring Tools

Hi Everyone, In this episode, you will discover the many benefits of in-field sap monitoring and how precision nutrition can help ensure resilience and profitability.  Here, we will look at the multiple insights we can gain by measuring plant sap during the crop cycle. I will share a problem-solving strategy

How to Do It Series - Episode 8 - Using a Refractometer

Hi Everyone, An essential facet of the Nutrition Farming philosophy relates to in-field monitoring to provide more precision in crop nutrition. The most basic and low-cost tool to monitor your progress is a refractometer. This device measures dissolved solids in plant sap to provide an indication of your growing skills.

How to Do It Series - Episode 7 - Colin Johnson Interview

Hi Everyone, This week's episode features a special treat. I decided that an interview with one of our very best Queensland-based Nutrition Farmers would provide a wealth of tips and strategies that will hopefully prove beneficial. Colin Johnson attended one of my courses around ten years ago after

How to Do It Series - Episode 6 - Soil Testing

Hi Everyone, In this latest video presentation, we will highlight the importance of soil testing and teach you how best to collect soil test samples. Soil testing is an absolutely essential component of Nutrition Farming. It provides the framework for productive precision in your crop nutrition.  It is always important

How to Do It Series - Episode 5 - DIY Biodynamic Prep BD508

Hi Everyone, In this latest  “How to do it” episode, you will discover how to make your own living silica fertiliser. Silica has become hugely researched in recent years as we slowly recognise the protective potential of this neglected mineral.  If you want to proactively reduce your need for chemical

How to Do It Series - Episode 4 - Utilising the microBIOMETER

Hi Everyone, In this “how to do it” episode, you will discover how to use an invaluable tool called the MicroBIOMETER. One of the pitfalls of embracing a more biological approach in your farming enterprise is monitoring your progress. This is not a problem with mineral nutrition, as there are

How to Do It Series - Episode 3 - Vermi-Composting

Hi everyone, Again, thanks for all the positive feedback following the ongoing release of our instructional videos. It's heart-warming to know that this information is being so well received. In the last video, you discovered a productive strategy for creating a vermicompost extract. In this session, we will