Hi Everyone,

Welcome to episode 3 of Series 3 in the “How To Do It” video series.

This week, I’m going to respond to a common request.

One of the most frequently asked questions at seminars, field days, and online is this: “How can I manage pests without reaching for the chemical drum?”

In this episode, I’ll walk you through a powerful, proactive approach to pest management. This is not about reacting to problems after the fact — it’s about building plant resilience to prevent the problems in the first place.

It’s about lifting BRIX levels, strengthening cell walls, feeding beneficial microbes, and using nutrition as a key strategy to outsmart the insects. It’s about working with nature’s design, not against it.

You’ll discover how calcium and silica can fortify the plant’s physical defences, how UV light plays a surprising role in pest attraction, and why stressed plants scream “eat me!” to sap-sucking insects.

I’ll also share some of the tools, inputs, and microbe-based solutions we’ve found to be game changers in the Nutrition Farming toolbox. But as always, this is about principles, not just products — the core concepts that you can adapt with whatever resources you have available.

The goal is simple: reduce chemical reliance, lift profitability, and grow healthier, more resilient crops — all while caring for your soil and your planet.

Let’s dive into the practical steps that can change your pest paradigm forever.

Wishing you all health, abundance, and success on your Nutrition Farming journey!

Warm regards,

Graeme Sait

CEO

Nutri-Tech Solutions

Nutri-Life Tricho-Shield™

Beneficial fungi to improve the balance between desirable and undesirable microorganisms on the leaf surface and in the soil.

Tricho-Shield™ is a talc-based formulation containing the beneficial fungal species Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma lignorum and Trichoderma koningii, which promote plant and root growth.

Activated Char Condensate (ACC)™

Wood vinegar is the smoke condensate collected during the manufacture of Biochar. It contains a vast array of bioactive compounds, including acetic acid (hence the name).

Research has demonstrated a plethora of benefits from this phytochemical concentrate, including enhanced pest resistance, plant growth promotion, and soil life stimulation. In fact, wood vinegar is destined to become an essential tool in the progressive, regenerative approach.

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 July, Monday 21st - Friday 25th July 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.