Silicon is not listed as an essential plant nutrient; the question I have to ask is; WHY? When we investigate
Ocean water has a pH of over 8.0 and in that environment aluminium forms hydroxides. These hydroxides are relatively inactive.
I’m going to tell a story, one that I hope you read to the end as, no matter what you’re
A colleague reminded me of an article Charles Walters wrote about Silica and the Ocean back in June 2007. When
Silica: One of the most misunderstood elements in agriculture. Silica otherwise known as Silicon dioxide (Si02) makes up 59% of
Bulk density and total soil organic carbon tests are part of the specification of our soil testing protocol. Our testing
As I travel about the farming world I see unrecognised opportunities everywhere and I’m itching for them to be discovered.
The Questions I ask: Are you really happy being normal? “Are you happy producing the same as everyone else”? “Have
How many people that sell products or services do you deal with when running your agricultural business? And the big question:
Nutrient leaching! A major concern regarding the environment? Maybe even a bigger concern to your Bank Balance! Why do we
I was visiting a friend couple of months back to get a feel for the costs and issues facing today’s
With Cyanobacteria being the most productive organism on the planet and the start of the food chain, as part of
Cyanobacteria can be called “the beginning of all life.” The cool thing about them is that they are a complete
Ever heard of Cyanobacteria? They just happen to be the most efficient producer of oxygen on the planet and greatest
Richard Olree, an American Chiropractor studied genetics. Because he was dealing with the consequences of genetics every day his studies
You’re telling me I have to do What? How many times have you had mail or read in the paper
How many times have you seen marketers dis Organic Farmers! I can think of one not that long ago that
What’s your normal? Is “normal” doing the same thing this year as you did last year apart from a few
Not if production is the criteria that the competition is judged on. You can’t help but notice that in the
What will the neighbours think? We don’t have to watch the programme Neighbours to understand that almost everyone, usually subconsciously,
Well this dog is not exactly new: Just New to me! At nearly twelve months old and having been tied
When I was growing up in the little settlement of Elstow to the North West of Te Aroha I only
Most people would equate Upload Speed to computing power versus their internet connection. But what is your upload speed? I
How accurate do you have to be? Even though soil science can be viewed as a science, can it truly
How many times has someone shown up with the “magic bullet”? That product that’s going to solve all your problems.
The original legal definition of the word Farm is Rent! When you wake up every morning do you feel like
In today’s farming world we are in information overload! And if you can consider the productivity that is required from
I’d like a dollar for every time a farmer told me that we could do with a bit of sun!
How many times a day did you wish you weren’t doing the tedious job you were doing that seems to
Do the salespeople that turn up at your place with products or services that will, according to them, revolutionise your
Do you know what your farm is worth or are you guided by what someone is willing to pay for
What’s Your Olsen P? This is commonly the only question asked, and answered when discussions, among farmers, on soil fertility
So the season has come to an end and we are into winter and more auspiciously heading for Spring; a
When you see different varieties of pasture forbs and clovers turn up in your pasture and after re-grassing with seeds
Traditional agricultural science says 15 elements are required to grow pasture! This has been increased to 16 elements because silicon
When I observe things going on on the farm I ask “what caused that”? How many times have you been
When was the last time you just sat on your favourite part of your property and asked the question; “what’s
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