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This podcast series is designed for food producers seeking to increase the nutrient density, flavour and medicinal value of their produce. You will discover multiple strategies to increase profitability, productivity and sustainability, in a wonderful win/win scenario. Nutrition Farming will help you reclaim your passion for the most important of all professions.
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In Episode 2 of Series 5 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, host Graeme Sait shares a range of tips and strategies to grow truly memorable food with enhanced medicinal qualities and less need for chemical intervention. We take an in-depth look at the exciting potential of humic and fulvic acid, particularly when combined together in a single formula…
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In this episode, the focus is upon synergy. We will explore a hugely important synergy involving the profound relationship between boron, silica and calcium. I will share some innovative techniques to address this trio. In a new segment called 'Gold From the Vaults', we will review the legacy of the iconic US consultant, Jerry Brunetti. We will als…
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In this episode, we are set to dive deep into the intricacies of soil pH. What are the mechanics of this soil test parameter? How are plants and soil microbes impacted by acidity and alkalinity? You will discover that this measure of soil health can have a profound impact on crop production and soil health. Additionally, you will learn how to best …
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In Season 4's premiere, we continue our deep dive into a holistic approach to profitable food production, planetary wellness, and the health of you and your family. You will be amazed to hear about the benefits of addressing cobalt nutrition when this micronutrient is so commonly ignored. You will discover the many benefits of humates and learn how…
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The Nutrition farming podcast is back! Episode 5 of Series 3 is entitled, “Small Beginnings - the Dynamics of DIY, Living Fertilisers”. In this fascinating session, the focus will be on building soil biodiversity and problem solving with microbial inoculums that can be produced inexpensively on the farm. There is an in-depth look at the often unrea…
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Episode 4 of Series 3 of The Nutrition Farming Podcast is called “Proactivity vs Reactivity - Returning to Root Causes”. In this pearl-packed, six session episode you will discover the secrets of optimal lucerne (alfalfa) production, anaerobic compost benefits, and proactive pest management. Five politically incorrect jokes preface a health segment…
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Episode 3 of Series 3 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast features a deep dive into plant analysis for enhanced profitability. The Three Questions segment covers fungal disease management, with a focus upon brown rot. There is also a fascinating discussion of the potential of Yacons, as an alternative high value crop. There are four memorable jokes an…
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Episode 2 of series 3 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast continues the new six-part format for this season. This two-hour special is jam-packed with invaluable tips and strategies for increasing productivity, profitability and sustainability on the farm. It also includes Graeme’s irrepressible humor and it features a focus upon the secrets of health,…
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In this first episode of a brand new season of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, we will introduce an exciting, new six-pack format. Season 3 will now feature an agriculture focus, human health, humour, and an interview with a leading consultant or grower. It will also include a Q&A segment called “Three Questions” and an a component called “Rewarding…
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Recent astronomical rises in NPK prices and the increasing cost of farm chemicals signal a need to retune our strategies and explore alternatives. It’s now time to consider fertiliser efficiency, review mineral requirements and optimise all inputs. It may also be time to recognise the role of soil life in your profitability equation. In this final …
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Following on from last month's episode, here we continue to explore the potential of Plant Growth Promoters (PGPs). This information may be particularly timely in light of the massive price hike in NPK fertilisers and farm chemicals – perhaps it's now time to consider alternative yield-building strategies. In this episode, we focus upon chitinase a…
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Discover the fascinating world of biostimulants in this month's episode of the Nutrition Farming Podcast. Natural inputs that stimulate plant health, resilience and yield are becoming essential tools to help counter both the extremes of climate change and the challenge of rising fertiliser costs. Biostimulants can include both natural substances an…
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In this month’s episode, the focus is on water management. Nutrition Farming is about the interplay between minerals, microbes and humus, but there is a fourth component that is arguably the most important requirement. Water is fast becoming the ‘new gold’, and yet it is so often mismanaged. In this episode, you will discover a host of strategies t…
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In this episode, we return to the mineral story with a focus on magnesium. This mineral seriously impacts photosynthesis, root growth, plant immunity and nitrogen use efficiency and yet it is so often ignored in the nutrition equation. Here you will discover the cost of that oversight, particularly relevant to climate change resilience. The human h…
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After offering an avalanche of information over the past 16 podcasts, I decided it was time to condense this whirlwind into a simple ten point action plan to help you build your farm's profitability, sustainably. If you could tick off just half of this checklist, you would see measurable yield and quality increases. If you adopt all ten strategies,…
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This is a two-hour special that you might choose to enjoy in two or three sittings. In this fascinating, marathon episode, you will discover the benefits, the pitfalls and the profit-building potential of multiple composting methods. You will learn what to embrace and what to avoid in raw materials and we will review the exciting promise of the Joh…
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A fascinating insight into the multi-function marvel that is mycorrhizal fungi. 90% of these remarkable creatures are missing in action in our farming soils. Here, you will realise what is means to have lost this workforce, and you will also discover just how they were destroyed. As usual, Graeme Sait will also provide the practical tips and strate…
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Sulphur is considered the fourth most important mineral and yet it is deficient in most soils we test. In this episode, you will come to understand the price of this neglect. Plant, animal and human immunity are sulphur dependent. If you are seeking to reduce chemicals and increase sustainability and profit, then you really need to understand the d…
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Understand the high cost of boron neglect in both your soil and your body. Crop resilience, productivity (from early establishment to flowering & fruit fill) and quality are all dramatically impacted when this mineral is missing. Similarly, in our bodies, joint health, bone density, libido, memory and cognition all suffer in the absence of boron. L…
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Discover why reclaiming earthworms in your soil can be a hallmark of high production fertility. This episode also includes in-depth explanations of the interplay between minerals - understanding these key mineral ratios can be a genuine game changer. You will be encouraged to address sulphur deficiencies, to master the “money mineral” (potassium), …
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We kick off Season 2 with a jam-packed episode entitled "Five Profit Building Tips". In addition to five exciting soil and plant health strategies, there is also a valuable segment on personal immune health, as well as Graeme's customary dose of humour. This month's episode covers: 1) The importance of putting the microbes behind the minerals; 2) B…
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The first of a two-part feature on phosphorus. Here, you will discover the key roles of ‘the energy mineral’, while appreciating the difficulties in using this super unstable input. Understanding how to improve phosphate management can seriously improve yield and crop quality, while reducing pest pressure. You will be fascinated by strategies to re…
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Graeme Sait continues to share tips and strategies that will optimise the potential of foliar fertilising. This resilience-enhancing, yield-building practice can also increase flavour and shelf life while maximizing crop quality and profitability. In this fascinating continuation, Graeme shares multiple tips, including DYI chelation, in-field monit…
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Foliar fertilising was once reserved for greenhouse growers and intensive horticulture, but much has changed. In Episode 6 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, you will discover why this practice has now been widely adopted in all forms of agriculture. Graeme Sait shares all the tips and strategies you can utilise to maximise foliar response in this i…
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No one enjoys donning a chem suit to drench their work zone and fresh produce in questionable farm chemicals, but many believe they simply have no option. In a changing world, where consumers increasingly demand clean food and environmental stewardship from their food producers, it is time to explore the ‘no choice’ premise. In Episode 5 of the Nut…
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In this episode, the focus is on Nitrogen. How can we manage the most abundant mineral in the plant more effectively? Nitrogen is the most mismanaged of all minerals and this poor understanding drives a host of costly problems. Discover how to successfully stabilise, magnify, recycle, store and balance nitrogen, while accessing a greater percentage…
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In this episode of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, you will discover key strategies to boost organic matter and associated soil health. Cover cropping and compost are both considered, as part of a ten-part strategy, that also includes microbial stimulation, DIY inoculums, herbiciding alternatives and bringing back the mighty earthworm.…
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In this introduction to Nutrition Farming, presenter Graeme Sait explains the core principles behind this revolutionary approach to farming. Graeme Sait is an expert on regenerative agriculture and internationally-acclaimed speaker and educator. His focus is simply on how to grow good food, both profitably and sustainably. Nutrition Farming strateg…
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