Nutrition Matters

In the first installment of this two-part feature, I discussed the planet-saving rationale behind adopting a humus gardening approach. I also covered the first two of five tips to create a humus-rich wellness tool. Compost and mulching were discussed in depth, but now we will look at several other proven

What drives a love of gardening? Perhaps we garden for the simple pleasure of communing with the natural. Perhaps we become weekend warriors to assuage our workaholic ways, or to soothe our creative souls. Whatever your driver, I'm betting you didn't know that "minding your

My previous 8-part series involved minerals and their productive management. In this new series, we will look at the key players in your microbial workforce. Nutrition Farming® is about minerals, microbes and humus, and their interrelationships. Over the coming weeks, you will discover the fascinating potential of managing microbes and

In mid-July, NTS CEO Graeme Sait will be travelling to South Australia for a series of FREE half-day seminars. Graeme would like to welcome anyone in the region to attend and please bring soil/leaf tests and details of any problems that he can help you with. Dates & Locations:

In this final Soil Therapy™ article, we will look at three trace minerals that are so often neglected by soil labs and consultants around the globe – molybdenum, cobalt and selenium. We remove a little of every mineral with each crop and it is common sense that replacement is an essential

Iron and manganese powerfully impact each other and the ratio between these two minerals is one of the six key mineral ratios we strive to perfect. Trace mineral deficiencies are characterised by chlorosis, a loss of the green pigment housed within the sugar factories that determine crop production. In our

Nutri-Tech Solutions (NTS) has specialised in cost-effective solutions for the large scale (broadacre) farming sector and our research and product development in this arena has really paid dividends since we began expanding into Asia. It turns out that what works for cereals, legumes and brassicas also works for rice. We

Nutri-Tech Solutions are proud to introduce Nutri-Life BAM™ (Beneficial Anaerobic Microbes), a breakthrough multi-purpose microbial inoculum designed to: * Accelerate composting and residue breakdown * Build yields by soil and foliar application * Increase resilience and problem-free farming * Treat stagnant manure ponds * Revive septic tank systems Expand your armoury with amazing anaerobes My

We have covered the major elements and some key trace minerals in previous postings, but here the focus will be upon the minor minerals, zinc and copper. The concept of major and minor minerals can be misleading, in that we might assume that the majors are more important. This is

In this fifth installment of our Soil Therapy™ guidelines, we will look at two interrelated minerals that are so often overlooked in soils and plants around the world. Boron and silicon are anions that are stored on the positively charged humus colloid. We have lost two-thirds of our humus during

In this instalment of Soil Therapy™ guidelines, I will continue to highlight the key characteristics and strategies relative to the minerals measured on your soil test. Here, we will consider sodium and sulfur. Sodium – Friend or Foe? Most growers think of sodium as an unwanted intruder when, in actual fact,

In this third instalment of the Soil Therapy™ guidelines, we will consider the major soil-sweetening cations, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Calcium (Ca) – The trucker of all minerals Key Roles Calcium is always the first mineral to correct in your soil, because it has so much impact upon other minerals. We

In this segment, we will consider the two major minerals, nitrogen and phosphorus, in relation to your Soil Therapy™ report. The goal here is to clarify the key roles of these minerals, identify their ideal levels, and to offer some brief management strategies. Nitrogen (N) – The unstable essential Nitrogen is

I am currently writing new guidelines for our Soil Therapy™ reports. It occurred to me that these detailed explanations of every facet of a good soil test might be of value to Nutrition Matters readers, so I have decided to share. In this first installment, we shall look at CEC,

In Part 1 of this interview, Professor Huber shared some fascinating nutrition tips and, amongst many gems, he clarified the kind of reduced sugars that attract insects and those that boost plant resilience. In this second installment, there is a stronger focus upon glyphosate and the many problems associated with

If you were told that a single strategy could improve the health and longevity of your family, while building the production and profitability of your farming enterprise, you might shake your head in disbelief. If you were also informed that this simple practice could improve your management of increasingly precious

NTS are excited to announce the much anticipated release of our organically certified liquid trace element range – Organic Trace Essentials™! Organic Trace Essentials™ includes a special formulation of highly effective, organic chelating agents and growth promotants combined with specific trace elements for optimum uptake and performance. Extensive research and plant

NTS CEO Graeme Sait appears on New Zealand program, The Global Health Show. In this interview, Graeme discusses how he first became involved with soil science, his philosophies on soil and planetary health, and the development of Nutrition Farming®. Graeme's interview begins at around 17:00 in the

I recently attended a one-day presentation in Toowoomba by Professor Don Huber. A capacity crowd was treated to memorable sharing. This remarkable microbiologist delivered a compelling summary of his lifetime study of minerals and microbes and their interrelationships. He also shared details of his research related to the herbicide, glyphosate.

Graeme Sait speaks with Tony from RadioLIVE New Zealand about the importance of humus. Click here to listen to the interview on the RadioLIVE website Broadcast date: 30 July, 2016 Sign up to our e-newsletter to receive the latest articles, product updates and exclusive offers from NTS. Every new subscription

The Internet is pregnant with the potential to deliver us from apathy and misinformation. With the promise of an unlimited, uncensored smorgasbord of information, we should no longer live like mushrooms, fed dung in the dark. It seems that enlightenment is now within the grasp of everyone, but... Although the

In Part 1 of this article, we considered the creation of optimal conditions to sponsor resilient soils. In this second instalment, we will look at how to nurture and protect our precious soil life, with a continuing focus upon humus-building strategies. Managing the Triple C – Cultivation, Chemicals and Compaction The

Graeme Sait speaks with Robert Blackmore from 90.3 ABC Sunshine Coast FM about the significance of soil health. Broadcast date: 26 May, 2016 Sign up to our e-newsletter to receive the latest articles, product updates and exclusive offers from NTS. Every new subscription receives a free digital copy of

There is a growing recognition that pest management with chemicals is an inherently bankrupt approach. We pour on more and more of this "solution" each year, with less and less response. In fact, we have increased our global tonnage of rescue chemicals every year for ten decades and,

In last week's instalment, we looked at how potassium deficiency can limit yield, crop quality and resilience. In this segment, I will identify the strategies to identify a K deficiency from the moment it begins. In doing so, you will minimise problems through developing much better control of