When managing an intensive farming system, keeping your animals healthy is not the right thing to do. It also ensures your farm’s productivity and profitability. A recent CSIRO article highlighted the financial benefits of good animal welfare practices on farms, including: reduced mortality improved animal health enhanced product quality increased...
Many Australian farmers have yet to embrace regenerative farming practices despite the potential to boost yields and cut inputs. Some farmers are concerned about the lengthy transition time and lost productivity when moving to a regenerative approach, opting for tried-and-true methods to mitigate risk. However, regenerative agriculture...
Graham always wanted to drive across the Nullarbor to Western Australia. So, when the opportunity to do some research using Biolink™ Bio-Hum and Bio-Hum Soil Drench in the grain industry with research specialist SLR agriculture in York, WA, he decided to make the journey. And...
Farmers know that healthy crops and pastures depend on nutrient-rich soil. Soil health is also fundamental to sustainable food production and long-term food security. However, soils can lose nutrients over time and fail to sustain plant growth. Here are five reasons why supporting good soil health will...
The results from our latest probiotic cattle field trial are in. Biolink™ Opti-Gut probiotic formula improves feed efficiency, where a lower quantity of feed is needed for a measurable increase in animal weight. Many other research and field studies have proven the benefits of dietary probiotics...
Many farmers view knockdown herbicides as crucial for ensuring food security and sustaining their livelihoods. Knockdown herbicides, such as glyphosate, are widely used in Australian agriculture as a cost-effective method to suppress weed growth before planting crops. They are also popular with home gardeners. According to an...
Anyone with a farm that runs dairy cows or livestock is keenly aware that a natural byproduct is an excess of manure and slurries. The amount of waste produced depends on the breed, the amount of feed, the extent of animal confinement, and the animals' weight....
Nasty smells. Fat, grease, and sludge choking pipes and backing up into your bathroom. When things go wrong with your septic tank, the result is extremely unpleasant. Our household wastewater system is an unsung hero, keeping our homes hygienic and comfortable. Though most Australian homes are connected...
Worldwide, the race is on to find new ways to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gases. Finding ways to cut methane emissions from livestock and maintain animal health is also a priority for many farmers. Red seaweed, particularly Asparagopsis, has captured the imagination of government,...
Adding humates to your fertiliser applications is an excellent way of boosting plant growth. Humates work by stimulating the root system and boosting the nutrient uptake of plants. Common nutrients found in conventional fertilisers, such as phosphorus, zinc, and Iron, work that little bit harder with...