{"title":"Soil Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild the foundation for stronger plant performance with biological solutions designed to support soil function, nutrient cycling, and microbial activity. Featuring EM Balance, EM Soil \u0026amp; Crop and EM Fert Enhance, this range helps improve soil biology, organic matter breakdown, and overall system resilience across pasture, arable, and horticultural systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"em-soil-crop","title":"EM™ Soil \u0026 Crop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEM® Soil and Crop is a certified organic technology with many applications around farm, orchard, and vineyard environments. This ready to use product works by stimulating soil biology to enhance soil performance and plant production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEM® Soil and Crop is a natural safe technology with many applications around farm, orchard, and vineyard environments. A certified organic product, EM Soil and Crop is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eready to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduct which works by getting the natural processes to function, the way nature intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a soil and foliar additive EM helps germination, root formation, plant growth and plant ripening. EM RTU also improves the soil’s physical, chemical and biological condition and accelerates composting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEM RTU is to be used to improve crop and pasture yields and enhance fertiliser performance. EM RTU will enhance growth through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixing atmospheric nitrogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverting organic matter to plant nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecomposing organic residues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycling soil nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhancing Fertiliser Inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe microbes in EM will solubilise compounds both organic and inorganic that are largely unavailable to plants and make them available for uptake by the plants root system allowing the plant to put more energy into growth. In performing this important function the Microbes create a more efficient use of added nutrients, generating a better growth response from fertiliser inputs. Also our research has demonstrated the ability to lower fertiliser use while still getting the same yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with fertilizer applications to increase efficacy of applications; 5 - 10 litres EM per ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn crops, apply 10-20 litres EM per ha with as much water as possible; target key periods such as primary cultivation, pre-plant and critical growth stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply through an injector into your irrigation or fertigation system. Rates of 3-10 litres EM per ha are recommended, and are determined by  frequency of application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the application of EM at 10-20 litres EM per ha with weeding operations so that the dying weeds can be broken down rapidly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in a solution of EM 1:1000 before planting to increase seed viability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply EM to crop residues and green manure at incorporation stages; apply 20 litres EM per ha with as much water as needed to get good coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a Foliar Spray dilute EM with water to 1% and apply to run off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring high disease challenge periods, apply as a foliar spray at 2%-5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4996\/6361\/files\/soil-crop-info-sheet.pdf?v=1689056115\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload our EM Soil \u0026amp; Crop Info Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice is for a 20L we also sell in 200L and 1000L containers. Please contact admin@emnz.co.nz for pricing on large volumes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMNZ","offers":[{"title":"20L","offer_id":45675029496089,"sku":"SC-20","price":120.05,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4996\/6361\/files\/EM-Soil-_-Crop.png?v=1689043266"},{"product_id":"em-balance","title":"EM™ Balance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEM Balance is designed to enhance the activity and longevity of microbial activity in the soil. EM Balance is a product which combines beneficial soil microorganisms (EM), Amino Acids, Plant Growth Stimulants, and complex food sources in the form of Fish hydrolysate and Humic and Fulvic acid. This combination is designed to stimulate bacteria and fungi, unlock soil bound nutrients and enhance the uptake of fertiliser inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Activate Soil Biology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific trials and soil surveys show that active soil microbes are a key component to healthy soils and important to ensure your soil performs. These beneficial fungi and bacteria improve nutrient availability and protect the crop from disease. We also know that as beneficial microbial populations decline, disease increases. The components in EM Balance contain both EM which is a proven soil activator – stimulating and adding to the resident microbial population, and microbial food sources designed to activate soil microbes by feeding them to make a difference to your soil and crop. The main decomposition pathways in soil are either bacterial-based or fungal-based. Fungi and bacteria are the principle agents for the cycling of nutrients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key benefits of using EM Balance are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing soil microorganisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding the soil microbiome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing the organic matter content of the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhancing nutrient uptake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosting plant hormone responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvert nutrients efficiently into plant available compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving soil structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosting Earthworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding readily available Amino acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulating plant root growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuppressing disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEM, Amino Acids, Vitamins, Fish Hydrolysate and Humic and Fulvic Acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4996\/6361\/files\/foundation-applications.jpg?v=1689049915\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4996\/6361\/files\/EMNZ_-_Balance_Info_Sheet.pdf?v=1714435611\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick here to download our EM Balance info sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice is for a 20L we also sell in 200L and 1000L containers. Please contact admin@emnz.co.nz for pricing on large volumes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMNZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45675631903001,"sku":"SDF20","price":139.35,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4996\/6361\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep23_2025_01_21_36PM.png?v=1758590680"},{"product_id":"em-fert-enhance","title":"EM™ Fert Enhance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEM Fert Enhance is a microbial inoculant that enhances fertiliser efficacy and increases the biological activity of the soil. EM Fert Enhance has been carefully fermented using our liquid microbial inoculant EM and has been designed to be blended with fertiliser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEM Fert Enhance (EM Dry) is a microbial inoculant that enhances fertiliser efficacy and increases the biological activity of the soil. EM Fert Enhance is a Soil Enhancing mixture of quality natural materials which have been carefully fermented using our liquid microbial inoculant. These natural materials provide a ‘home’ for the microbes allowing prolonged activity. The function of the microbes in EM creates a more efficient use of added nutrients, generating a better growth response from fertiliser inputs. They do this by solubilising nutrient compounds to make them available for uptake by the plants root system; this also includes compounds previously unavailable to plants. In addition microbial activity is stimulated in the soil to contribute towards improved plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch has shown that this dry inoculant combined with fertiliser can assist in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulating nutrient transfer in the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing the soil organic matter content and available nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding nutrients and stimulatory compounds to growing plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving the soil porosity and permeability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing the micro-biomass of the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEM Fert Enhance has been designed to be used exclusively with fertiliser. The reasons for for this that it guarantees coverage across the paddock\/orchard and it provides a food source for the microbes. It can be used with organic and biological fertilisers or with conventional NPKS blends.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications of EM Fert Enhance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing EM will improve crop and pasture yields and enhance fertiliser performance. Crops can be treated frequently during the season with an accumulative effect apparent. The below applications outline the many ways EM can be applied to enhance your farms productivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEM Fert Enhance (DRY) at 5-15 kg\/ha with your fertiliser mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEM Fert Enhance with fertiliser at drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduce your N use with EM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEM Fert Enhance (DRY) at 5kg\/ha with dry\/granular N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow can I purchase EM Fert Enhance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the fact that this product was designed to be blended with fertilisers it is sold through Soil Consultants and Fertiliser companies throughout the country. Please contact EMNZ to find out the supplier closest to you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4996\/6361\/files\/EMNZ_-_Fert_Enhance_Info_Sheet.pdf?v=1714435474\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTo download the info sheet, please click here\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMNZ","offers":[{"title":"25kg","offer_id":46776608522521,"sku":"FT-EN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4996\/6361\/files\/em-fert-enhance-1.png?v=1689054305"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4996\/6361\/collections\/REsults_on_Soil_Properties.jpg?v=1777945546","url":"https:\/\/www.emnz.com\/collections\/soil-health.oembed","provider":"Naturefarm trading as EMNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}