With calving season upon us, we all know that good nutrition is crucial for young dairy calves. It lays the foundation for their future growth and development. Lining up all the ingredients of a proper diet and the right supplements, delivers all the vitamins, minerals, and...
We know that Australian farmers are already efficient and effective at managing their resources. In the Australian climate, you have to be. But it’s no secret that much of our soil is tired. Chemical fertilisers, pesticides, pollution, erosion, and intensive agriculture have stretched healthy soils...
More and more, Australian croppers are realising the benefits of a better approach to stubble management by retaining crop stubble. After all, why burn stubble when you can use it to build carbon in the soil and boost its nutrient-holding capacity? Not only can stubble enrich the...
As with everything, the proof is in the pudding. We’d like to share a few examples of how we’re testing Biolink products on a few Victorian farms. Word is spreading about how effective our microbial fertilisers and soil stimulants can be, even when used together...
Bio-Hum is the latest in our sustainable agriculture product range. It’s a 100% pelletised probiotic fertiliser additive that stimulates plant growth and builds soil health on your farm. Bio-Hum contains a powdered blend of humic fulvic, a microbial concentrate that boosts micronutrient uptake and plant growth. Here’s...
When we think of New Zealand, we often beautiful and breathtaking landscapes and pristine waterways. Unfortunately, a 2020 study by the NZ Government revealed that 60% of the country’s rivers are seriously polluted. In pastoral, urban, and non-native forested areas, the picture is even worse. In...
No doubt every farmer in Australia is aware of the big jump in the price of fertiliser. We’ve all read the headlines. This recent fertiliser price hike is mainly due to a shortage in supply and increases in energy and global urea costs. Also having an impact on...
I spend a lot of my time visiting farms and speaking to farmers about how to measure the health of their farming enterprises. Many are now wanting to adopt a more sustainable approach to managing their land and livestock. And while ‘sustainability’ covers the quality of...
Farmers have long recognised the benefits of adding humic fulvic acid for soil health and plant growth. We’ve looked at two studies where researchers tested the effect of humic fulvic acid when applied alongside inorganic fertiliser – and the results are amazing. Humic substances are formed...
Cadmium toxicity in the soil can be a serious problem in both agriculture and for the home gardener. A Turkish team of researchers recently looked into the adverse effects of cadmium (Cd) on plant growth. They studied how these effects could be mitigated by using Humic...