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How to Do It Series - Episode 13 - Seed Treatment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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™

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

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

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

Seed Treatment - The Biggest Bang of All

Seed Treatment - The Biggest Bang of All

In a world of ever-increasing input costs, it can be of tremendous benefit to embrace low-cost strategies with big benefits. Seed treatment most certainly qualifies. Here, we are often talking about costs amounting to a couple of dollars per hectare, and there is, quite simply, nothing else you will do

Black Wood vinegar in beaker with dramatic sunset in the background

Activated Char Condensate (ACC) - The Wonders of Wood Vinegar

Wood Vinegar is a natural byproduct of biochar production, which involves a process of pyrolysis within a closed container. The smoke condensate can be captured during this process, representing a dense concentration of everything that was present in the wood or other plant material that was burned. There is a

Ten Tips for Microbe Brewing - DIY Living Fertilisers

Ten Tips for Microbe Brewing - DIY Living Fertilisers

There has never been more interest in the concept of on-farm production of microbial inoculants. This can involve task-specific organisms like nitrogen fixers, phosphate solubilisers, or humus-building microbes. Alternatively, the intention might simply involve a desire to increase all-important biodiversity, in recognition that,“the more the merrier,” is what effectively

Apples - The Forgotten Superfood

Apples - The Forgotten Superfood

They are an unromantic and common fruit that has fallen out of favour amidst more fashionable alternatives. However, it's time to rekindle our appreciation for this unassuming lunchbox staple. I am quite sure you will be pleasantly surprised when you discover the vast suite of benefits associated with

Nutrition Farming Podcast S4 Premiere - Holistic Nutrition For Plants & People

Nutrition Farming Podcast S4 Premiere - Holistic Nutrition For Plants & People

Welcome back to a dynamic, mammoth edition of the Nutrition Farming Podcast after a New Year hiatus. This fascinating episode continues our exploration of holistic nutrition for soils, plants, and people. You will be amazed to hear about the benefits of addressing cobalt nutrition, even though this micronutrient is often