Broadacre Farming
More widespread adoption of water injection systems on summer planters in the NSW grain belt has been a major step forward for Petrik biological farming
in the region. The logistics of applying the products in the correct manner were a hurdle when using products at planting prior
to this. The success in the summer crops had lead to many producers setting up winter planters with
liquid injection specifically to apply the Petrik products.
In-ground composting is another common method of application. In-ground composting is
the application of the products over manure or cover crops just prior to light incorporation. Where manure sources are available
this is our preferred method of application. The mainstay of in-ground composting are the products Headstart
and Evergreen. Headstart is a biological combination that supports
germination and root development. Evergreen is a spectrum of microbes which kick starts the humus
creation process and by doing so increases nitrogen availability and releases phosphorus from the soils reserves.
Setbest foliar, which was considered a horticulture product, was first used
in the area in a one off trial in the 2009 wheat crop. An 11% yield increase from a ½ rate application has lead to broader application in 2010.