This replicated plot trial was designed to determine the effectiveness of key EMNZ products, against a control on Kale (Coleor), at Claverton Farm, Burnham, Canterbury.

Results

The results showed a statistically significant increase in yield was achieved by using Plant-Stim - 12.7t, EM Soil & Crop - 12.1t and EM Amino - 12.2t, over the control - 8.7t. E

Key Findings

  • Yield

    Plant-Stim increased yield by over 3.8t of DM per ha

  • Statistical Significance

    The results showed a statistically significant increase in yield was achieved by using Plant-Stim - 12.7t, EM Soil & Crop - 12.1t and EM Amino - 12.2t, over the control - 8.7t.

  • Commercial Relevance

    Plant-Stim increase per ha profit by $1034 making it commercially beneficial for growers

Economics

The trial demonstrated strong economic returns from all three biological treatments. Plant-Stim delivered the highest profitability, generating an additional 3.8 tonnes of yield per hectare and an estimated $1,034/ha profit after treatment costs. EM Soil & Crop and EM Amino also produced substantial yield increases of more than 3.3 t/ha, returning $840/ha and $742/ha respectively.

These results show that relatively low-cost biological inputs can generate significant improvements in crop performance and profitability, with returns far exceeding treatment costs under commercial growing conditions.

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Kale Trial Report

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