With fertiliser prices remaining high, supplementary feed costs continuing to climb and seasonal conditions becoming increasingly unpredictable, Australian dairy farmers are under more pressure than ever to maximise the return on every input. The challenge is no longer simply producing more pasture or feeding more grain....
As farmers consider their fertiliser programs this autumn, I wanted to share some of the results from the second year of the independent trial we’ve commissioned SLR WA, looking at Biolink™ Bio-Hum with nitrogen fertiliser. The Main Conclusions are: For crop biomass - UAN at 50 and...
Across Australia, this season is anything but uniform. In the south and west, many growers are managing prolonged dry conditions, tightening input budgets and questioning every fertiliser decision. In the north and central regions, flooding has brought nutrient loss, soil structure damage, and recovery challenges. Despite...
Getting nutrition right in the early stages of life is critical for young livestock. For calves and other young animals, the digestive system is still developing, and early feeding practices can influence digestive balance, feed utilisation and overall resilience as animals grow. Research into animal gut...
As farmers, we know how important it is to use products on the farm that are safe for our animals, for ourselves, and for the environment. For years, I’ve worked as a food safety auditor, reviewing how beef, sheep, and dairy farms are managing their operations...
We recently had a great trip to Western Australia, where we had the opportunity to meet around 60 farmers. Balancing sustainability and profitability is a constant challenge. Rising input costs, a variable climate, and the push to adopt environmentally friendly practices can sometimes seem at...
A recent article in Science magazine is making waves in the world of agriculture. Titled “Steering plant-soil feedback for sustainable agriculture”, it presents compelling evidence for what we at Biolink Probiotics 4 Plants and Animals have believed and practised for years: Healthy, microbially active soil is...
Challenging the way farmers go about running their farming enterprises can be like putting your head on the chopping block. However, some stories, I call them agricultural myths, need to be challenged when new evidence comes to light. Some of these myths persist, despite clear...
The ongoing drought in southern and western Australia has presented serious challenges for farmers. This is particularly true for those who rely on the land for crop production and pasture for livestock feed. As the dry conditions persist, maximising the available soil moisture and ensuring...
In today’s tough farming conditions, raising healthy, productive calves is more important than ever. Between rising feed costs, unpredictable weather, and pressure to reduce antibiotic use, farmers are looking for smart, sustainable solutions to keep their herds thriving. One simple, proven way to boost calf...