Step 1: Soil Test and Analysis
Testing the soil is the starting point. We use an independent soil testing service which provides comprehensive test data presented in a format that is very easy to read and understand. This test includes a number of parameters not included in other tests. If you already have recent tests from another laboratory, we can process these in our audit program and prepare a recommendation. Wherever possible we like to have more comprehensive data, as it gives the necessary detailed information which makes the analysis process far more accurate.
Step 2: Nutrient Program Planning
We then work with you to create a totally customised soil and plant nutrient program for the season ahead. This can be to address a specific problem or an ongoing program that will keep your soil healthy and provide optimum yield and profitability year to year.
Step 3: Soil Amelioration and Planting Blends
Depending on requirement, when doing paddock-specific soil amelioration blends, we manufacture a custom nutrient blend, which is determined from the results of the soil analysis, into a specifically designed carbon base, complemented with a unique combination of bacterial inoculants and microbial bio-stimulants that are designed to increase root system vigour and nutrient availability. At planting, we build granular nutrient packs addressing key nutrient requirements for the crop and complement these with trace minerals and carbon additives to maximise early-season nutrient use efficiency.
Step 4 : Seed Priming
Using the best research and latest data available, we create a unique blend of nutrient and root stimulants to ensure the best possible start for the seed. This is applied onto the seed prior to sowing to ensure a healthy early-season root system, as well as providing building blocks to help against abiotic stress and the early onset of disease.
Step 5 : Differential Leaf Sap Test and Analysis
The Hybrid-Ag leaf sap analysis is unique in Australia. The differential leaf sap analysis (DSA) is a new testing method, similar to a human blood test, that reports nutrient levels in the tree or plant in near real time. It can highlight nutritional deficiencies, movements, and excesses, often 2–4 weeks before standard tissue or ash tests. By analysing leaf samples from both old and new leaves, it is possible to track nutrient movement and translocation throughout the plant, providing deep insights and more accurate nutrient application recommendations throughout the growing season.
Step 6 : Custom Yield Maximisation
Using data from the Differential Leaf Sap Analysis (DSA) results in Step 5, we build targeted nutritional foliar and ground spread applications that support the production of high quality tillering and plant growth to maximise the yield potential.
Step 7 : Seed Fortification
This step is the targeted application of specific Nutrients to the paddocks where we are planning to have seed retention for next season. This is designed to maximise plant health and store up reserves of nutrients in the seed bank for a powerful start to the following season.
