Graeme's Q & A – Sharing the Solutions I regularly receive email queries and I do my best to personally respond to every question. It occurred to me that some of these responses may be of interest to others, so this week’s blog will feature a few of those detailed responses. I have not included the names
Cover Crop Secrets – Interview with Jeff (Part 2) Welcome back to our Nutrition Matters readers for the second half of this interview. There was a tremendous response to Part 1, so there is obviously a hunger for this information out there. Thanks again to Jeff Rasawehr for sharing this valuable advice, and I hope you all enjoy the
Cover Crop Secrets – Interview with Jeff (Part 1) Late last year, during my North American seminar tour, I delivered a four-day course in Niagara, on the Canadian side of the falls. One of my attendees was Jeff Rasawehr, the founder of Center Seeds, a Michigan-based enterprise specialising in the supply of cover crop seed. I soon
Ben Seizes the Moment and Reaps the Rewards This is the first of my Nutrition Matters postings for 2016. I had an incredibly hectic, but rewarding 2015, with visits to over 30 countries. I thoroughly enjoyed two weeks of hard working regeneration on my new farm in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland before returning to work at the NTS
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The K Factor – Profiting from Potassium (Part 2) Potassium is the most expensive and among the most productive of all fertiliser inputs, so mastering the management of this mineral will inevitably reap rewards. Those rewards will often include the savings and stress relief that come from a reduced need for chemical intervention, because potassium balance hugely impacts pest
The K Factor – Profiting from Potassium (Part 1) Potassium (K) is the second most abundant mineral found in the plant, but unlike its more prolific partner, nitrogen, this mineral can only be sourced from existing soil supplies. Nitrogen can be mined from the atmosphere by organisms on the leaf’s surface and in the soil, but this is
Bringing Back The Earthworms – Paul’s Story There is great joy in this work and I am thankful for my lucky life on a daily basis. I get the opportunity to travel the world inspiring food producers to reclaim their passion for the most important profession of all. I also get to see the world through rose-
King Calcium – Seven Ways to Manage the Master Mineral Most growers underestimate the importance of calcium. I call this mineral King Calcium, for good reason. Calcium is the first mineral to address in any nutrition program, as it is the most important mineral in the production of abundant, healthy, resilient crops. Here are some of the reasons why this
The Challenge of Change – Overcoming Habits and Fear (Part 3) In the final segment of this 3-part article, we will examine the third critical farm change that contributed to a 128% increase in profit for our NZ farmers, as well as the three changes they adopted in their home. The third farm change involved the adoption of intensive grazing
Upcoming North American Seminar Tour This Nutrition Matters newsletter now has many thousands of subscribers, some of whom reside in the U.S. and Canada. We have had many recent requests to schedule more seminars in America, so we are pleased to announce that, in a few weeks’ time, we will be in Portland, Oregon
The Challenge of Change – Overcoming Habits and Fear (Part 2) In the first segment of this three-part article, we considered the mechanics of changing a dietary habit. We will also look at "food" here, but this time the focus is on soil and plant food. Many of us are locked into unproductive fertilising "habits", so
Upcoming UK Seminar Tour Acclaimed Australian nutrition specialist, Graeme Sait, will visit the UK in October for a pair of two-day seminars in England and Ireland. This dynamic presenter has toured over 30 countries in the past year and is considered a world leader in biological agriculture, the fastest growing agricultural sector. If
The Challenge of Change – Overcoming Habits and Fear (Part 1) There is a striking parallel between the journey toward soil health and the path to personal health. Both involve the hardest of all challenges – the changing of habits. Whether you are striving to break free from a destructive diet, or striking out to boost sustainability on your farm, both endeavours
It’s Cocktail Time! – The Amazing Potential of Engineered Biodiversity The smart solution to the global warming challenge involves the recognition that soil carbon is king in the rescue equation. We could cut CO2 emissions by 100% tomorrow morning, but it would not save us. In 200 years’ time, the CO2 in the atmosphere would be down to the levels
Question Time – Lucerne Tea Neil's Question Hi, I am very interested to know more about lucerne tea and how to increase my earthworm population in my soil. Any information will be appreciated. Regards, Neil Graeme's Reply Hi Neil, Nice to hear from you. Earthworms love protozoa and bacteria as a
Soil as Medicine During my diverse travels and research I am constantly seeking new tools to improve the lives and productivity of food producers. There is compelling research to suggest that soil is more than just the fragile layer that produces our food. It is also good for us in other ways. Soil
Abundance in the Drought (Part 2) I have spent some time with Gys Olivier on each of my last three visits to South Africa. It is always a pleasure to discuss his experiences and to check out some of his projects. I love the way many Afrikaner farmers have an inherent respect for nature and an
Abundance in the Drought (Part 1) Bloemfontein in South Africa is suffering a fourth year of drought. In an area where 512 mm of annual rainfall is the average, this region has averaged just 230 mm over the past four years. Most of this rain has not fallen at the right time and locals describe it
Triple Ten™ – What The Customers Think Triple Ten™ has been our largest selling fertiliser, in over 50 countries, for almost twenty years. It is a comprehensive formulation designed for foliar application that is applicable to all crops. Triple Ten™ features a hot mix NPK (10-10-10) component, supported by the full suite of chelated trace
Six Secrets to Soil Test Success (Part 2) In the first part of this article, I discussed the mechanics of three ratios that play a major role in soil health and crop production. In the second part of this article we will look at the remaining three key ratios, which include: the phosphorus to zinc ratio, the potassium
Six Secrets to Soil Test Success (Part 1) Soil testing is considered an essential strategy to avoid driving blind in managing your all-important crop nutrition. Your production and profitability is often determined by nutritional constraints and there is no place for guesswork. A good soil test is your most important starting point. What is a "Good
Landscape Lessons – Peter's Solutions (Part 2) Last week we looked at some of the successful strategies employed by leading Asian consultant, Peter Chong. This week we will revisit his story, as the sharing of "what works" can be both illuminating and constructive. Different Strokes for Different Folks Peter has noticed different response rates amongst
Landscape Lessons – Peter's Solutions (Part 1) Peter Chong is a leading biological agriculture consultant in Asia. We have discussed his work and findings in Malaysia in an earlier blog, but during my recent tour of Asia I was treated to an update. Peter has been the chief troubleshooter for Nature Landscapes in Singapore for the past
Broadacre Brilliance – The Best $15 You Will Ever Invest! NTS has perfected low cost, high performance programs for dryland grain and legume crops in Australia. We have specialised in delivering the best possible outcome for the smallest investment. The NTS Broadacre Program involves three components, including: 1. The inclusion of humic acid with all dry, granular NPK fertilisers. 2.
