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...
Farming practices are constantly evolving in response to economic pressures and environmental concerns. In Australia, farmers are increasingly looking for ways to improve productivity while being mindful of the environment. This shift has led many to explore innovative solutions like biofertilisers, which offer a sustainable...
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...
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....
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...
Ashley Dempster is a dairy farmer in Zeerust near Shepparton in north-east Victoria. He manages a herd of around 230 cows. In late 2022, his farm was flooded. With seventy millilitres of rain, the water was on the ground between 2 and 6 weeks in the...
In this article, we explore how probiotics can help Australian chicken and egg producers maintain sustainable, profitable businesses while they care for their chickens' welfare. Australians love their chooks! Around 70% of Australian households enjoy a chicken meal at least twice weekly.1 As well as being easy...
In the world of sustainable agriculture, maintaining healthy soil is paramount. Recent research has shed light on the pivotal role of microbes in determining soil's carbon storage capacity. Supporting the microbial health of your soil offers a promising avenue for dealing with climate change and...