Nutrition Matters

Phosphate Facts – How to Stabilise P and Free Your Frozen Reserves (Part 2)

I suggest to all growers that they invest a little more when soil testing, and check their total phosphorus levels. If you have a history of regular phosphate fertilising, this test will typically reveal huge reserves of phosphate in your soils. However this bank account is in locked-up and insoluble

Phosphate Facts – How to Stabilise P and Free Your Frozen Reserves (Part 1)

Imagine buying a new tractor and discovering six weeks later that it had lost 73% of its value. Contemplate your sense of loss, if weather extremes decimated 3/4 of your cash crop. There is a major investment made by many of us each year, where we actually receive just

Interview with a Master Agronomist – Stephan Timmermans Shares

I have recently decided to revive the interview format that proved so popular in my first book, Nutrition Rules!. I meet many passionate and gifted souls in my global travels, and these personal discussions can provide a wonderfully intimate platform from which to share. At some point soon, I will

Turmeric – Potent Protection from the Truly Amazing Curcumin Cure-all

Turmeric has been widely prescribed in Ayurvedic medicine for over 4000 years. It has only been in recent years that intensive research has revealed the science behind the remarkable qualities of this ancient healing herb. In fact, in the past decade alone, there have been over 600 published research studies

Nutri-Tech News: Paring Down The Plastic & Maximising Organic Yields through Better Nitrogen Management

Paring Down the Plastic – New NTS Drum Recycling Initiative I have never felt comfortable with the plastic pollution associated with our liquid fertiliser drums. As my two farms have progressed and expanded, I am horrified to see the ever-increasing pile of petrochemical packaging that will persist in leaching landfill, long

Nutri-Tech News: New Videos, Podcasts & Video Blog

One of the very special sojourns, during my extensive global travels, has been regular visits to the Drakensberg region of South Africa. Here, on one of the wonderful farms, nurtured by the Isted family for decades, we often convert a barn into a conference venue, and I share what I

The Dawn of a New Era - Let’s Savour This Season

Wishing you Health, Happiness and Fulfillment. Another year has flown by, and I am sitting in an English airport about to begin the arduous journey home for Christmas. It has been a frantic, but hugely gratifying conclusion to 2018, with a 4-week seminar tour of Canada and the UK. There

The Sad Story of Nitrogen... But There Can Be a Happy Ending (Part 2)

In the first part of this article, we discussed the nuances of nitrogen, the most misused of all minerals. In this installment, I will continue with our six strategies to master this important mineral. 2) Discover the Sweet Spot Nitrogen is the ‘Goldilocks mineral’, in that it is very important

The Sad Story of Nitrogen... But There Can Be a Happy Ending (Part 1)

Nitrogen (chemical symbol N) is the most abundant mineral in the plant, it comprises the lion’s share of our atmosphere and it can be our largest investment when seeking to appease the great God, yield. However, this dual-edged sword cuts deep when impatience, greed and naivety reign. Carcinogenic nitrate

Chemical-Free Cornish Triumph – Will and Nick Lead The Way

Farmers are so often locked into an ever-escalating armory of rescue chemicals, in an attempt to maintain yield and profitability. In fact, the global statistics reveal a remarkable trend. Each year, we introduce more chemicals into the equation, and yet every year there is an overall increase in pest and

The Benefits of BAM™ - Gifts from the Anaerobes

It has been two years since our first foray into the world of beneficial anaerobes, so I felt it was time to appraise the global performance of our first offering. Until 2016, our focus had always been upon boosting the aerobic workforce in the soil. I have tirelessly promoted the

Product Update – Trio (CMB)™

Trio (CMB)™, one of NTS’ most popular liquid fertilisers, is now available in a formulation conveniently suitable for both foliar and fertigation applications, superseding our previous versions of Trio (CMB) Foliar™ and Trio (CMB) Fertigate™. Trio (CMB)™ has become an invaluable input, particularly in vegetable and fruit production, where huge

It’s Macadamia Leaf Testing Time

Leaf tissue testing is an important diagnostic tool for picking up early signs of nutritional deficiencies and imbalances that may have serious negative effects on your crop yield or quality of production this year. While many growers rely on soil testing and visual monitoring of their crop, tissue testing allows

The Iconic Four-Day Course Evolves – Announcing Major Changes

The NTS Certificate In Nutrition Farming® is now 18 years old. Over ten thousand farmers and consultants have been trained on four continents since the very first course in 2000. Three courses are conducted at the NTS seminar centre in Yandina, Qld, each year, and there are usually another four

The Bastardisation of our Food – The Daily Bread Story

Sometimes, I shake my head in disbelief at the level to which we have messed with our food. We flounder in an ocean of degenerative disease, most of which we created, and most of which can be countered (74% of what kills us most commonly is based on diet and

The Yacon Opportunity – A Gut-Boosting Superfood

The term “superfood” has been grossly abused, however, when seeking a functional food with multiple health benefits, some worthy candidates still remain... Chia seed, for example, is deserving of the title, as are tumeric and moringa. However, I have recently become aware of another worthy contender. This food, like chia

Informed Nutrition - Reclaiming Responsibility for Your Own Health (Pt 1)

Key Longevity Tips In my travels around the world (over 30 countries each year), it is always interesting to observe the inherent wisdom to be found in traditional dietary practices. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, offered a famous wellness equation. He suggested, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine

Lessons Learned – Knowledge Sharing from Nutrition Farms (Part 1)

In the past, I have just played around with farming. My research farms and small acreages have provided opportunities to test concepts and trial products, but that does not amount to real farming. However, in this past year that has changed. My Nutrition Farms project has been the most fun

Capturing Carbon - Supporting The Soil That Will Save Us

I am driven to travel to dozens of countries each year, in the hope that I can make a positive difference in the global warming challenge. I am one of thousands who understand that the soil may be our only savior. We can cut all carbon emissions tomorrow morning and,

Ten Tips for a Problem-Free, Super Productive Home Garden (Part 4)

In this fourth segment of this series, we will discuss the sustenance and support of your soil life and the importance of always avoiding naked soil. 8) Supporting the Workforce If you can begin to see the trillions of microbial creatures in your garden as your hidden workforce, then you

Ten Tips for a Problem-Free, Super Productive Home Garden (Part 3)

In this third instalment, we will focus upon the multiple reasons why organic matter really matters. We will explore exciting new composting options and we will consider the productive use of humic acid in your garden. 7) Organic Matter Matters – Compost, Mulch and Humic Acid A revealing study, funded by

Ten Tips for a Problem-Free, Super Productive Home Garden (Part 2)

In the second part of this four-part feature, we will look at more strategies to maximise the nutrient density and production of your home grown food, while optimising your gardening fun. Newcomers are often discouraged by a spindly, pest-prone first crop. This article is designed to ensure the opposite. 5)

Ten Tips for a Problem-Free, Super Productive Home Garden (Part 1)

There is nothing more satisfying than producing your own flavorsome, chemical-free, nutrient dense food in your own garden. In fact, your food garden is your ultimate wellness tool. There are several problems associated with supermarket fruit and vegetables. There is no sense of personal responsibility from suppliers when all fresh

Learning Opportunity Not to be Missed

Hi Nutrition Matters Readers, There's no time for an article this week, as I've been planting 500 fruit trees at Nutrition Farms. However, I'd like to share information about a really exciting 2-day seminar scheduled for 11-12 September in Rockhampton. This event is entitled

Managing the Microbe Workforce – Understanding The Key Players (Part 2)

In this second installment of my soil microbe series, the focus moves from predatory fungi to protozoa. These articles are designed to increase your soil-life awareness and to inspire initiatives to harness this profound potential. If you are not driven to generate a protozoa tea after this sharing, then I