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Availability of a major mineral is lacking in many soils, but most soil tests don’t monitor its presence, and most agronomists don’t recommend adding it to the soil. Silica, the overlooked mineral can boost the… Continue reading How To Reduce Iron, Aluminium And Manganese Toxicity

What is NatraMin? NatraMin is a mineral fertiliser and soil conditioner, providing broad spectrum natural minerals and formulated to stimulate biological activity in the soil… helping to improve the Nutritional, Biological and Structure aspects of… Continue reading NatraMin: Questions and Answers

Do you have a Phosphate Bank in your soil?If you have used phosphate fertiliser in the past, then the answer to that question is probably “YES”. Phosphorus Lock UpCSIRO Research reported: “It is thought that,… Continue reading Do you have a Phosphate Bank in your soil?

Very few rural areas have escaped this summer’s inundation of arable soils caused by prolonged rainfall, overland flows or rivers bursting their banks. Soil has become saturated to the point where there is insufficient space… Continue reading Understanding The Impacts Of Waterlogged Soils

AgSolutions Field Advisor, Glen Duckworth has a background in legumes, pastures and forages and oversees south-east Qld, Wide Bay and the South Burnett. Glen highlights, “As both a mineral fertiliser and soil conditioner, NatraMin has… Continue reading Lucerne Tips

For many years we have promoted the importance and benefits of Silica, a common but often overlooked element that is essential for soil and plant health. In recent times industries such as cotton, sugar cane,… Continue reading Silica – The Overlooked Element That Is Essential For Soil And Plant Health

When you consider the value of your land, the crop or forage that you might be planting, you really can’t afford NOT to do a soil test. A soil test is such a powerful tool… Continue reading How To Do A Soil Test

If you are constantly looking for a way to reduce costs and increase the quality of your crops, then legumes could be your solution. Legumes in your cropping program can assist to increase crop yields… Continue reading Legumes: Essential For Healthy Soil And Crops

Over thousands of years, essential minerals have been continually taken out of the soil by plants, often to the point of exhaustion. Many Australian farmers understand the problems associated with declining soil fertility, as they… Continue reading How To Remineralise Your Garden

“Should I do a soil test?” was the question I was asked on the phone tonight, and my standard response is “yes”. If you intend to plant anything, a soil test can reveal nutrient deficiencies… Continue reading The Importance Of Soil Tests For Crop And Livestock Nutrition