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We are proud to announce that new EMNZ research has been published in the international scientific journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. The paper, “Agronomic performance of EM-based biological amendment...

Spring is the most important period of the year for pasture growth on many New Zealand farms. As soil temperatures rise and growth accelerates, demand for nitrogen and other nutrients...

Nitrogen is one of the most important inputs in productive agriculture — and increasingly one of the most scrutinised. For New Zealand farmers and growers, the challenge isn't simply about...

During the 2025/26 growing season, EMNZ evaluated EM Balance in a commercial Wattie’s process pea crop at Sheffield, Canterbury. The trial was designed to answer a straightforward question: could adding...

EMNZ Organic Plant Food+ Chilli Plant Comparison Trial Background This product trial was conducted by Jacqui, a staff member at Oderings Linwood, over the spring/summer growing season following a request...

Science Supporting Biological Farming At EMNZ, research has always been more than a marketing exercise. For over 30 years, we've worked alongside independent researchers, consultants, farmers and growers to better...

Building Healthy Soils Before Growth Begins Spring is the most important growing period for many New Zealand farming and horticultural systems. Pastures respond rapidly, crops establish, vegetables accelerate and orchards...

Why Biology Should Be Part of Your Capital Fertiliser Programme For many New Zealand farmers and growers, late winter is the time to invest in the season ahead. Capital fertiliser...

Why Late Winter Biology Sets the Foundation for Spring Success As winter settles in across New Zealand, paddocks, orchards and gardens often appear to slow down. Soil temperatures drop, plant...

After a tough Canterbury summer, this residential lawn had become thin, patchy and uneven. Rather than completely renovating the lawn, we wanted to see how much improvement could be achieved...

Background Lucerne is a key forage crop for many New Zealand pastoral systems, providing high-quality feed throughout the growing season. Improving early-season lucerne growth can significantly increase total dry matter...

Real-World Results of Using Effective Microorganisms for Soil, Crops, and Long-Term Productivity Across agriculture, horticulture, and viticulture, growers are under pressure to produce higher yields while reducing input costs, protecting soil...