Daryl and Trudi Hammond run a large dairy farm milking around 450 to 500 cows daily. Located at Buln Buln, just out of Warragul in West Gippsland Victoria, the farm has been in Trudi Hammond’s family for more than 50 years. Open to new ideas, they're...
The breeding of Wagyu beef cattle can be rewarding. Bred for hundreds of years in Japan, Wagyu beef is valued for its superior flavour and tenderness. Consequently, it attracts a premium price. For this reason, Australian breeders have looked to enter this lucrative export market. But...
Making the most of on-farm resources helps growers run more sustainable, profitable farming enterprises. Biolink's Bio-Hum is a natural, microbial-based fertiliser containing six powerful microbial groups plus humic fulvic acid. Bio-Hum helps break down waste and release nutrients. In an intensive farm environment where bedding...
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...