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...
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...
Biolink 4 Plants & Animals recently commissioned independent agricultural researcher SLR Agriculture (WA) to conduct a field trial to investigate the performance of wheat crops with Biolink™ Bio-Hum Soil Drench. The trial followed an earlier investigation where scorching was observed shortly after sowing, leading to...
Running a farm isn’t easy. For many Australian farmers, balancing sustainability with profitability can feel like an impossible task. With rising costs, the challenges of climate change, and the pressure to go green, it often seems like caring for the land and animals is at...
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...