In this episode of Where Inches Matter, Allan Piercy interviews Gerhard Vermaak of Custom Chemistry, developer of BioN – a patented biological nitrogen fixation technology.
Dion Gordon manages three dairy farms in Canterbury, milking 3,500 cows across a range of soil types. What began with closer soil testing and questioning
Nitrogen fertiliser decisions in New Zealand farming are rarely simple. Cost, application frequency, regulatory pressure, and pasture response all influence how farmers approach nitrogen
We have now completed five measured pasture cuts from October 2025 through January 2026 across four replicated BioN trial farms in Mid Canterbury. Rather than
We have now completed the latest December pasture cuts across four replicated BioN trial sites in Mid Canterbury, providing a clear view of how BioN
In this episode of Where Inches Matter, we sit down with coastal dairy farmer Stu Russell to talk soil compaction, nitrogen decisions, and what actually
Over the past several seasons, Agraforum has been running replicated pasture trials across multiple New Zealand farms to understand how BioN performs against urea when
In this episode of Where Inches Matter, Allan takes you straight to the paddock for a hands-on discussion about soil health, pasture growth, and the
In this episode of Where Inches Matter, host Allan Piercy takes us deep into the hidden mechanics of soil health and why compacted soil could be
Not all soil tests are created equal and the advice you are being given maybe connected to someone also wanting to sell you fertiliser. In
Healthy soil isn’t just dirt—it’s a living, breathing system that relies on air pockets, bacteria, and delicate chemical balances to function properly. In this episode
Welcome to the debut episode of Where Inches Matter, a podcast by Agraforum, hosted by Allan Piercy. In this episode, Allan shares his journey from
Earthworms are essential for healthy soil. They play a huge role in nutrient cycling and boosting soil fertility. Their natural burrowing and feeding activities create
Canterbury, New Zealand — Soil compaction has long been a significant issue for farmers, especially following severe pugging events and intensive cropping practices that compress
Soil compaction is a critical issue in agriculture, and its impact on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly nitrous oxide (N₂O), is a growing concern. Agraforum New