Spring Application Recommendations

NZBioAmino- Get more growth out of the Nitrogen Cap & build resilience into farming practices 

Amino acids provide an organic nitrogen source to the plant, can improve the efficacy of applied nitrogen, are crucial for the functionality of enzymes and act as signal molecules for root development, flowering and stress defense. 

With the increasing costs of synthetic nitrogen, and the expanding regulations surrounding its use, now is the perfect time to consider alternatives.  

NZBioAmino contains 9% nitrogen from organic sources only. It provides crucial nitrogen for the plant and stimulates and feeds the soil biology thereby improving the resilience of the whole ecosystem. 

The use of amino acids and organic nitrogen to improve soil health is not new - it has been tried and tested for years on a variety of crops growing under various environmental conditions. We at Waikaitu are seeing an increasing number of farms successfully applying this replacement practice across multiple seasons within their own programs.  

The reductions of applied synthetic nitrogen ranged from comfortably meeting the N- cap, of 150 units of N, down to as little as zero units of synthetic nitrogen.  

If you are interested in reducing the use of synthetic N for you or your customers, contact us for a tailored recommendation. 

This season we have partnered with Pasture First, an independent contract research provider, to explore this area further in order to support our clients with the answers they need to start on this journey. 

Why FishBoost in Spring? 

FishBoost is not just another fish fertiliser. Get all the benefits from your usual fish emulsion product PLUS all the benefits of our cold-pressed concentrated seaweed extract. 

FishBoost feeds and stimulates soil biology and is also a plant growth promoter that is beneficial for photosynthesis and plant resilience to environmental stressors. 

After a particularly wet winter, paddocks are finally starting to dry out and many farms are seeing collapsed soil structures and surface compaction. An application of 10L/Ha of FishBoost will help to stimulate soil biology, breathing additional life back into the system. 

FishBoost is a horticultural grade product and is filtered to 150microns to enable a hassle-free application.