Nutrition Matters

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,

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

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

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

Most of the many growers I work with around the world are reeling at the rising cost of fertilisers and farm chemicals. Urea is at record prices, the DAP/MAP duo have doubled in cost and potassium prices are increasing by the month. It is hard to see how conventional

Boron is a mineral that we find lacking in so many soil and leaf tests around the world. It often involves a simple, inexpensive correction, and yet it is so often neglected. You will soon understand the price of that neglect. This missing mineral is often thought of as the

Have you ever wondered why fasting is an institutionalised health strategy in several cultures? Think Ramadan for the Muslim culture, or Yom Kippur for the Jewish. As is almost always the case, there is traditional wisdom driving these rituals. The first, common sense thing to recognise is the fact that

Hi Nutrition Matters readers, During the Covid crisis, I have been unable to travel and teach and my farm visits have been seriously curtailed. As a result, I am missing the more personal relationships developed during one-on-one consults. I have continued to provide Zoom sessions for grower groups around the

Exciting News for the New Broadacre Planting Season A seed treatment, liquid injection and a little granulated starter blend in the root zone, can together comprise the very best start for your crop. However, it is important to understand the dynamics and interplay of these strategies to ensure that you

Nutrition Farms Happy Apples are nurtured on a 100-acre, chemical-free apple orchard in Stanthorpe, Queensland. The farm is located in the centre of the wonderfully productive, volcanic soils of the Granite Belt region. This region produces high quality wines, stonefruit, vegetables and, of course, 95% of Queensland’s apples. This

Author/farmer/podcaster Graeme Sait is scheduled to visit Western Australia next week. He has been bought to the West by The Lower Blackwood Landcare group for their sold-out, one-day event on Tuesday, February 23rd at Karridale. It seemed like a great opportunity to spread the word in the West,

Life Force® Gold™ is an all-inclusive, living fertiliser that was first formulated almost 20 years ago. It features a high carbon, composted base with the addition of natural phosphates, potassium, and a complete range of trace minerals and biostimulants. It effectively serves as a nutrient-rich fertiliser, soil conditioner and microbial

** Important message regarding Nutri-Life Platform® at end of this article - scroll to bottom for more info. This year has flashed past so quickly, many are left gasping in the slipstream. The new challenges have been many, but we have also seen “more of the same” on multiple levels. We

Imagine a reliable tool to check soil-life counts, monitor microbe brews and differentiate biological inputs. Imagine if you could do this with your mobile phone within ten minutes – it is now possible with the microBIOMETER®. In-field monitoring is integral to successful Nutrition Farming®. You are all familiar with the importance