Earthworms and Soil Health
“Remember, weight of earthworms below healthy productive pastures is approximately equivalent to the weight of animals grazing above ground – a thought provoking fact.” Continue reading Earthworms and Soil Health
Tag: soil health
80 Years of Organics in New Zealand
One of the oldest organic institutions – the New Zealand Soil & Health Association – was set up in this country in 1941, and so this year marks 80 years since it first began! Continue reading 80 Years of Organics in New Zealand
Soil Management, Compost Tea, and Farming – A Podcast with The Ericksons
The Ericksons “make it a point to pay close attention to all four realms of soil function: soil biology, minerals, energetics, and the plant-soil relationship.”
Find out more about how the Jenny and Steve got into farming and how they run their farm and compost business in this Thriving Farmers Podcast. Continue reading Soil Management, Compost Tea, and Farming – A Podcast with The Ericksons
Podcast: Nicole Masters and John Kempf discuss Regen Ag
In this insightful podcast, John Kempf talks in depth to NZ Agroecologist Nicole Masters about many aspects of regenerative farming from vermicompost to microbial quorum sensing and enhancing plant immune systems. Continue reading Podcast: Nicole Masters and John Kempf discuss Regen Ag
WEBINAR: Topp Country and Brewing Effective Microorganisms
Following up on our last webinar with Paul Daly on EM, we’ll be looking at how to brew and multiply Effective Micro-organisms, including footage from the time the Topp Twins filmed a segment about it on our farm. Continue reading WEBINAR: Topp Country and Brewing Effective Microorganisms
WEBINAR: The Importance of Humates
Humates is a relative newcomer to the fertiliser scene here in New Zealand. It is one of earth’s natural resources being added to our planet’s surface after being buried for millennia. These ancient burial grounds are providing ‘black gold’ for our land. Join us on Wednesday to find out more! Continue reading WEBINAR: The Importance of Humates
Paramagnetism and Soil Health: ODPG 2021 Conference
Amongst our list of conference topics is the concept of PARAMAGNETISM, and we’ll be examining Phil Callahan’s work with Steve Erickson of Chaos Springs, both at the camp and on Steve’s farm. Continue reading Paramagnetism and Soil Health: ODPG 2021 Conference
Bio-Stimulation in an Agriculture Context
“Bio-stimulation” technology uses these low-strength, low frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) which create energy potentials, including an oxidation-reduction potential, simulating various biological processes in plants, animals, soils and water. Continue reading Bio-Stimulation in an Agriculture Context
Soil Food Web Webinar : Part Two
Part Two of the Soil Food Web with Cherryle Prew. Continue reading Soil Food Web Webinar : Part Two
Humates, Soil Fertility and Organic Farming
Humates have been around since the dawn of time and are seeing a renaissance in agricultural use. Humates are soft coal deposits that are carbon dense, rich in humic substances, including humic and fulvic acids, and are regarded by agronomists as one of the most important components in building soil fertility. Continue reading Humates, Soil Fertility and Organic Farming