Winter 2024 News


	View in browser

Welcome to our Winter news! In this quarterly newsletter we share some of the ways Australian farmers are farming successfully amid challenging weather conditions and rising input costs.

Healthy Seed Selection & Treatment

Seeds that have been chemically treated can disrupt the delicate balance of soil microbial communities. Selecting untreated seeds ensures that the natural soil biology is not hindered.

Biological seed treatment is a cost-effective, 100% natural approach that can support the seed's own microbiome for boosted early growth and development.

10 Key Benefits of Biological Seed Treatment

READ FULL ARTICLE

Water Management & Conservation

Investing in efficient water management strategies, such as using water monitoring systems and thoughtful land management practices, can benefit both the environment and your bottom line.

By implementing water conservation techniques and reducing water waste, you can enhance profitability and sustainability, ensuring long-term success for your farm.

Top 10 Strategies for Efficient Water Management on Your Farm

READ FULL ARTICLE

Soil Health Strategy

Studies show healthy soil is more productive and requires fewer inputs, which translates into cost savings and sustainability.

Reducing tillage, using biological soil amendments, implementing crop rotation, and using diversified plant choices can all help improve soil fertility, which in turn reduces pest and disease risks, and improves overall productivity.

3 Ways to Build Soil Biology for Optimal Crop Resilience

READ FULL ARTICLE

Direct-to-Consumer Sales

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales have become an increasingly popular strategy for Australian farmers seeking to enhance their economic viability.

By bypassing traditional middlemen, farmers can not only increases profit margins but also establish stronger relationships with their customers, leading to better understanding and satisfaction of consumer needs.

Self-Sufficient Fertiliser

Producing biofertilisers on-farm is a great way to save time and money on input costs. Services such as SONIC On-Farm Production benefits include;

Product shipping cost savings
Reduced plastic costs and waste
Additional by-product uses
Eco-friendly and sustainable
Efficient access to 'living' fertilisers

See Price Guide

For the Hands-on Farmer, get equipped to produce your own Liquid Fish and Seaweed Biofertiliser Products. Maximise cost savings with SONIC Production and Training Packages, offering innovative tools with 13 years experience.

Min. 360L production size
1:1 hands-on training
Raw ingredients & supplies
On-going support

See Price Guide

DIY BIOFERTILISER TRAINING (Download)

Farmer Spotlight

We've had the pleasure of working with Mudgee, NSW Farmers Wayne and Sue from Valley View Pecans. They have been utilising SONIC On-Farm Production Services, and applying Liquid Fish and Seaweed on their pecan trees and pastures for 1 year. In this video Wayne and Sue share their feedback and progress on their farm so far.

We're Heading to Mudgee Field Days

July 12, 13 2023

Mudgee Small Farm Field Days

If you're planning to go to Mudgee Small Farm Field Days, be sure to drop by and say g'day.

We'll be in the horticulture section, at site 433, ready to talk all things biological soil care.

Mudgee Field Days Info

FREE GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to WIN 180 Litres of Fresh Liquid Seaweed, including delivery within Australia, drawn on 28th September, 2024 at 1pm AEST. To be eligible, entrants must be 18+ yrs of age and permanent residents of Australia. See Terms of Entry.

ENTER DRAW (FREE)