We know how satisfying it is to grow your own delicious fruit, veggies, and herbs. And having a beautiful garden full of flowers and other ornamental plants is something that simply makes us happy. This is why we’ve developed our organic home gardening range, including our...
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....
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 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...
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...
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...
Here at Biolink, we’re great believers in the power of microbials. Whether we’re talking about farmers trying to make a sustainable living or backyard gardeners increasing their self-sufficiency, we’re all looking for better ways to grow healthier plants. Nutrient deficiency is a serious problem Every day, we speak...