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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...

Autumn can be a stressful period for crops and pasture. Soil temperatures drop, growth slows, and nutrient uptake becomes less efficient. Plant-Stim is formulated to support plant metabolism, root development,...

Why Fert Enhance Should Be Included in Autumn Fertiliser Applications Autumn fertiliser applications set the foundation for winter feed and early spring growth. Whether it’s capital fertiliser, maintenance blends, or...

Background A spinach crop experienced early-season stress due to wind damage, severely slowing canopy development and suppressing leaf growth. Stressed crops often struggle to recover quickly, leaving yield potential unrealised...

Why Healthy Microbial Life Is the Key to Sustainable Crop Performance Soil fertility is often measured by nutrient levels, but true, long-term fertility depends on something deeper: soil biology. Without...

Fertiliser costs continue to rise, yet many growers still struggle to see consistent returns from their nutrient programs. One of the most common reasons is not the fertiliser itself, it's...