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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

In a healthy state, the soil is a living, dynamic ecological system that maintains homeostasis (a term used to describe a relatively constant internal environment despite external change). This ability and condition is most conducive… Continue reading The Impacts Of Fertilising Practices

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Sodium – Challenges & Solutions Many soils with high Sodium levels are also highly productive, particularly when properly managed. The use of soil conditioners such as Natra Min is one such method of vastly improving… Continue reading Sodium – Challenges & Solutions

University of Queensland – St Lucia Campus Results from soil amendment trials at the University of Queensland have indicated what many farmers have reported over the years, NatraMin works! The replicated trial work have confirmed… Continue reading Increased Root and Plant Growth

Soil is a living and life giving natural resource that can be defined as a complex natural material derived from decomposed and disintegrated rock and organic materials. Soil provides a number of essential functions such… Continue reading Healthy Soil, Healthy Humans!

How many nutrients are part of your fertiliser program? Trace elements are often deficient. Each year we see hundreds of soil tests and a high percentage of these soils reveal below optimal levels of trace… Continue reading Trace Elements And Remineralisation Of Your Soil

Nitrogen fixation by legumes can be greater than 10-200kg of Nitrogen per hectare per year, so crop rotation including a legume or the inclusion of legumes in pasture can be highly beneficial to increase production.… Continue reading Legume Nitrogen Fixation Supports Crop Production