Nutrition Matters

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

How to Do It Series - Episode 2 - Extracting Compost

Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the positive feedback following the first of our instructional videos. One of these responders mentioned that he would love to see how we planned to extract the Trichoderma from the completed end product. Incidentally, I just checked the Trichoderma compost we produced in Episode 1.

How to Do It Series - Episode 1 - Culturing Trichoderma

Hi Everyone, I’m excited to launch a series of videos that demonstrate the practical application of core Nutrition Farming principles. One of the attendees at my March 5-day course suggested that we were lacking the “How to Do it” videos that have become an integral part of online training.

Sili-Cal (B)™ - A unique combination of three cell-strengthening elements

Buy Online Now Sili-Cal (B)™ is a unique combination of three synergistic, cell-strengthening elements: silica, calcium and boron. This foundation trio is proving an invaluable nutritional inclusion for improving crop resilience and maximising productivity.  The plant cell wall is the physical barrier that helps to avert insect and disease entry.

Harnessing Humate Synergy - The FulvX™ Breakthrough

Buy Online Now Whatever our farming model, on the continuum between organic and industrial/extractive, the vast majority of food producers would have a similar response when asked one question. That question is, “Would you like to be more sustainable and more profitable while also building your soil health and

Nutrition Farming Podcast Series 5 Episode 2 - How to Grow Unforgettable Food

In episode 2 of series 5 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, host Graeme Sait shares a range of tips and strategies to grow truly memorable food with enhanced medicinal qualities and less need for chemical intervention. We take an in-depth look at the exciting potential of humic and fulvic acid,

10 Reasons to Try Nutri-Stim Triacontanol™

Triacontanol is a natural plant growth promoter derived from a fatty alcohol found in the waxy outer coating of the lucerne plant. I have explored a large number of inputs during the formulation of the diverse NTS product range, but this substance ranks amongst the most special.  If you have

Composting Choices - Aerobic vs Anaerobic

Compost is a powerhouse soil improver, and there are few things more satisfying than creating your own. In fact, DIY composting can almost become addictive, due to a host of positive reinforcements. Here, we will discuss the pros and cons of aerobic vs anaerobic composting. Compost is often seen as

The Bounty of Bacillus - The Beauty of On-Farm Brewing

Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) are becoming integral tools in a more holistic farming model. Here, we are seeking to solve problems and stimulate growth with less chemical dependence. There are a variety of proven performers in this space, but the most productive are those from the spore-forming Bacillus family. Key