Hi Everyone,

Welcome back to season 2 of the “How To Do It” video series. This week you are set to discover the potential of utilising part of the wonderful digestive system of the cow to create your own, powerhouse, microbial inoculum/fertiliser for the soil. You might wonder why we would embrace this messy process when we could surely choose the less disgusting option spurting from the rear end.

Brewing rumen can deliver a diverse group of organisms of tremendous value in the soil. These include multiple strains of lactobacillus, yeast, protozoa and other beneficial bacteria. However, the most important component of this unique ecosystem is a range of anaerobic, cellulose digesting fungi that are tailored to attack and digest the forage, as it is delivered down the chute.

“Why can’t you source that valuable microbiome from the poo?” I hear you thinking.

Well, here’s how it works. Cows get the main source of their protein by digesting rumen organisms, so, by the time the waste is deposited, it no longer contains many of these beneficials.

We had a fun time making this video and it was messy. However, you would not typically leave the drum of rumen in full sun during a hot weekend. It was ripe and difficult to manage, as you will see. However, it produced a beautiful microbial blend that proved really special.

I hope you all gain some insights here, even if it’s a demonstration of what not to do. The latter half of this video is complemented by the insights of agronomist/consultant Adam Coates who produces these videos.

Happy Nutrition Farming!

Warm regards,

Graeme Sait

CEO

Nutri-Tech Solutions

NTS Custom Recipe - 200 L Barrel 

• Cow Rumen Contents 20L or Fresh Cow manure 30-40 L
• Molasses 5l 
• Milk Powder 1 Kg 
• Baker's Yeast 200g 
• Basalt Crusher Dust 3 kg 
• Micronised Guano - Nutri-Phos Super Active 2kg 
• Sea minerals 200 mls
• Fulvic Acid 100g 
• Tri-Kelp 50 g 
• Aloe-tech 3l 

Basic Recipe - 200 L Barrel 

• Cow Rumen Contents 20L or Fresh Cow manure 30-40 L
• Basalt powder 2 -3 kg 
• Ag Lime 1 - 2 kgGypsum 1-2 Kg
• Yeast 200 – 300 g 
• Seaweed meal 1 kg 
• Phosphate powder 1 kg 
• Water 150 L 
• Molasses 2 L 
• Milk/Whey 2L 
• Water 10 L

Aloe-Tech™

Christopher Columbus identified four crops which he considered indispensable for human survival and well-being – grapes, olives, wheat and aloe vera.

Aloe vera is a powerful botanical activator and plant growth promotant that increases phytoalexin production and improves overall plant health. Aloe-Tech™ is a whole-leaf aloe vera concentrate (500% stronger than standard aloe extracts). Research suggests that Aloe-Tech™ is the most powerful fungi booster currently available. 

Brewstar 200™

Complete Dual Purpose Brewing Station

A high performance, cost-effective, user-friendly 200 L microbe brewer for both aerobic and anaerobic multiplication. NTS have researched and designed the ultimate microbe brew equipment for smaller scale brews. The Brewstar 200™ Complete Dual Purpose Brewing Station generates ideal dissolved oxygen for optimum proliferation of beneficial microbiology, and is perfect for growers requiring brews between 100 - 200 L.

You can place your order online below, email sales@nutri-tech.com.au or phone 07 5472 9900.

Certificate in Nutrition Farming

Our next iconic, five-day Certificate in Nutrition Farming® course is scheduled for Monday, 24th - Friday, March 28th, 2025.

Our last course was attended by growers and consultants from six countries. It was a wonderful learning opportunity where attendees enjoyed a wealth of education and inspiration from both our presenters and their fellow attendees. We only accept 40 bookings for these courses, so please register if you would like to attend.