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 and Root Primers and Ground Nutrient Rebalance
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.
Step 4 : 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 which can be likened 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 can. By analysing leaf samples from both old leaves and new leaves it is possible to track movement and translocation of different nutrients throughout the plant, providing deep insights and more accurate nutrient application recommendations throughout the growing season.
Step 5 : Custom Flower Optimisation
Using data from a Differential Leaf Sap Analysis (DSA) at the early shoot growth stage, we fine-tune the nutritional foliar and fertigation applications that support the strongest possible flowering whilst also enabling the plant to maximise cell division for optimum fruit quality for the season ahead.
Step 6 : Custom Yield Maximisation
Using data from in-season Differential Leaf Sap Analysis (DSA) results, we build targeted nutritional foliar and fertigation applications that support the production of high quality fruit and bud development for next years crop.
Step 7 : Post-Harvest Applications
Post-Harvest Applications of specific products designed to prepare the tree for dormancy and store up reserves of nutrients for a powerful start to the following season.
