Naturally Better Farming
This study evaluated the individual and combined effects of wood vinegar (pyroligneous acid), rice husk biochar, and a microbial inoculant comprising Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus megaterium, and L
Furthermore, the highest increase in chlorophyll a was observed in the treatment of 2 mg/L wood vinegar without amino acid and in the combination of 0.5 mg/L amino acid with 6 mg/L wood vinegar. The t
To identify the optimal ratio for enhancing soil phosphorus availability, this study examined the effects of biochar and wood vinegar, applied individually and in combination at various ratios, on the
Wheat and maize growers farming saline or alkaline soils have new research to consider — a two-year field trial published in the Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition found that wood vinegar applied as a foliar spray increased wheat yields by 12.4 to 44.3% and maize yields by 6.8 to 13.7% in a saline-alkali […]
Paddy rice growers investigating soil health inputs will find a useful reference point in research published in the Korean Journal of Crop Science, which examined how wood vinegar application affected soil chemical properties and rice growth when combined with rhizosphere microorganisms and fertiliser. The pot trial tested four factors simultaneously — two soil types, three […]
Turnip growers and vegetable producers take note — a new preprint study published on SSRN reports that wood vinegar application promoted turnip (Brassica rapa var. rapa) growth by enhancing nitrogen uptake and improving photosynthetic activity. The research found wood vinegar enhanced fertiliser efficiency, with treated plants accumulating significantly higher nitrate-nitrogen levels in both leaves and […]
Located in Sandalwood, South Australia, Sandalwood Poll Merino is a cherished family-owned agricultural business known for its commitment to sustainable practices. This enterprise manages a diverse operation, combining poll merino sheep rearing with cereal cropping, including wheat, barley, and rye. In 2017, Justin Boughen, the driving force behind Sandalwood Poll Merino’s success, introduced PyroAg Wood […]
59-year-old South Australian farmer, Andrew Smith, with 1600 acres in Brinkley and 900 acres in Ettrick, is on a clear mission. As a Brinkley wheat, barley and sheep farmer, Andrew and his family are focused on finding the best and the most sustainable ways to maintain healthy and vibrant plant life, as well as sustaining […]
Almond grower and horticulturist in Renmark, South Australia, Jim Belehris, from Belehris Estate has plenty to say about PyroAg Wood Vinegar, having injected it into the orchid’s irrigation system for more than five years, the results are clear. “The growth speed of the trees, their vibrant colour and quality of the nuts are great results […]
For 32-year-old Miranda Pritchard and 34-year-old James Allen, their passion and commitment as young and hard-working farmers shines through in their work ethic and commitment in succeeding with their cereal farm in the Mallee. And more than that, they are a dynamic duo who are committed in leading by example in discovering and implementing smart […]