Farming Secrets Digest Volume #3 Special points of interest: • The Problem with Thistles • How To make Organic Compost • Bushfires hit Victoia “Claim Your Farm Fast Tracker Kit NOW” and get $20!! Inside this issue Claim your “Fast Tracker Kit” Now 1 “How to make organic compost” 1 Welcome to our third Farming Secrets Digest! Once more we were really excited to hear back from you and a warm welcome to our new members! Congratulations on joining us to fast track your farming outcomes! “Weed of a month” this issue is the Scotch Thistle, a common invasive plant world wide and in fact Scotland’s National emblem. But why? Legend relates how a sleeping party of Scots warriors were almost set upon by an invading band of Vikings and were only saved when one of the attackers trod on a wild thistle with his bare feet. His cries raised the alarm and the Scots duly defeated the Danes. In gratitude, the plant became known as the Guardian Thistle and was adopted as the symbol of Scotland. Hot Topic as found at: www.farmingsecrets.com/ members/forum. This month we discuss: What is Compost Tea?. What is Farming Secrets? Farming Secrets is a Membership Club which brings the network of knowledge, experts and farmers to your door via DVDs, CDs and the internet. We work with experts to help YOU to gain How To Make Organic Compost. By Dr. Elaine Ingham Weed of the Month: 2 Thistles What is Compost 2 Tea? Product of the Month: “How to Make Organic Compost” 2 Walk the Talk 2 Trekking about with Helen & Hugo 3 Members Section 4 Farming Secrets Guarantees Profitable Viable Farming With Less Effort And Expenditure…… Even If You Think You Know Everything There Is To Know About Farming Good compost, properly made, does two important things: (1) Adds foods and nutrients for beneficial organism growth;(2) Adds a high diversity of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes, possibly micro-arthropods and earthworms as well. To determine compost quality, the types and variety of organisms present in the compost are key. This simple fact has not been recognized by the “chemical world” and this DVD seeks to remedy that situation.. Can organic matter be thrown in a big pile and will it turn into a pile of good compost? If you wait for several years, it might happen. But if anaerobic conditions develop during the composting process that result in loss of nutrients, loss of the beneficial biology and production of plant toxic materials, then a stinking mess may be the result, with no benefit, and in fact some detriment, to plants. Uncontrolled composting may result in the production of good compost, if conditions result in wetting and drying conditions that ultimately allow a decent biology to grow. But this approach requires a great deal more time than if conditions were controlled so that beneficial organisms were most favored. During the process from “a pile of rotting organic material” to conversion into a material worth it’s weight in gold, the minimum set of factors that have to be paid attention to are: • Starting materials • Microorganisms • Temperature • Moisture content • Aeration (smell) Control of these factors is necessary and typically carried out by: • Careful addition of a mix of plant materials with a diversity of organisms on their surfaces, nutrients in the plant material, with care that not too much high N-containing material is added to cause too rapid microbial growth, • A diversity of plant materials so many types of microorganisms will grow and hold nutrients in their bodies, and thus, in the compost. • Physical turning or allowing worms to turn the material, in order to cool the pile, add air and mix the different organisms throughout the pile, • Use of covers to prevent too much water, or to prevent drying, Addition of water if needed We’ve only begun to understand the biology in compost and soil, sediments and water, on leaf surfaces and roots. After watching this DVD, you should be able to: Build and make good compost, Modify the compost to select for bacterial or fungal dominance. Know methods to assess organisms present Create great soil for your growing needs! PDF processed with CutePDF evaluation edition www.CutePDF.com Weed of the month: Thistle Page 2 Thistle (Scotch) or Onopordum Flowers: In solitary heads to 2 cm wide surrounded by spiny bracts to 5 cm long. Heads made up of small flowers to 3 cm long. It flowers mainly late spring to autumn. Dispersal: Spread by seed. Matures with cereal crops and seed is harvested with the grain. . Why does it grow? Hardy weed of cultivation that competes with more useful species in poor pasture. Topic of the Month: Is it dangerous to stock? Seldom eaten, but seeds are oil and protein rich The following problems may arise: • The spines contaminate wool make handling contaminated sheep painful. • Often grow in dense thickets resulting in the exclusion of grazing livestock. • They can cause severe injury to livestock and get into eyes and mouths. Solve the problem! • Create environment for seed head weevil • Slash prior to flowering • Minimize soil disturbance • Don’t overgraze so good ground coverage remains. • Chip out rosettes and leave on the ground as a message to the soil. • Get the soil biologically active What Is Compost Tea? World wide there are more and more people trying and testing compost teas and compost extracts as the full potential of this natural process is realised. Leading in this field worldwide and on this CD is Dr. Elaine Ingham from Soil Foodweb Institute along with Gerhard Grasser of Agrisolutions who is a trained SFI adviser and user of compost and compost teas. Also participating in this discussion is Darren Morgan from Enviroturf Australia who is an expert in compost tea brewing. This interview is the 2nd in a series about one of the most effective and quickest methods of creating and maintaining an active, lively soil foodweb. Compost teas are becoming extremely popular as more and more farmers realise their effectiveness. Natural organic compost teas and compost extracts help to re establish the biology into your soils and as well on to your plant leaf surfaces. However the danger, as in all “new” methods is to overlook some basic but very important essentials for making what we call GOOD COMPOST TEA. The discussion points out the do’s and don’ts to avoid wasting your time and money, equipment to buy, products to use, when to spray out and results for the soil and plants. Claim Your “What is Compost Tea? “ CD NOW! $17 Everything you need to know to produce Compost Tea as taught by Elaine Ingham . Product of the Month Dr. Elaine Ingham How To Make Organic Compost Scientifically and Simply For all Gardeners and Growers Walk the Talk Our current “Walk the Talk” #6 features Colin Seis, the grandfather of pasture cropping. Pasture cropping is zero tilling and direct planting into living perennial pastures. Colin Seis & Dr Maarten It comStapper bines cropping and grazing into one land management system with enormous benefits. Find out how effec- tive these new methods can be for your business and family. With Climate Change and Carbon storage as emerging issues that will impact agriculture learn about the systems that address the trends while still being highly productive. Input costs are putting pressure on businesses everywhere and Pasture Cropping and No Kill Cropping slash input costs while maintaining production. COMING UP NEXT! Film of our trip to Western Australia to track down the successes achieved by sheep and cropping farmers,Ian and Diane Haggerty on their 3 properties. Also included is an interview taken while at the Nutrisoil Field Day and of the talk they gave which 1st aroused our interest. They were blessing cape weed for providing ground cover in their harsh climate! Their success in taking a biological approach is exciting and encouraging for all farmers facing drought conditions to see what can be done with little rainfall. The Haggerty’s in WA Farming Secrets Digest Issue 3 Page 3 Trekking around with Hugo and Helen Bush Fires Hit Victoria As most of you would already be aware, the bushfires have hit Victoria hard this year. And as such Hugo and I have limited our trekking around to a minimum this month. Most Victorians have been affected by this tragedy which has ravaged farms, forests, wildlife and people alike. Fires do not discriminate and even Farming Secrets located in the Dandenong Ranges is experiencing fire warnings. The danger has not passed yet. A Koala Affected by the In the places blaze taking a cool bath! that we did visit however , the evidence of the fire was horrendous, from the charred black landscapes and the ashen ground. The fire at Yarra Glen started at my grandfather’s old property. His house still stands but the surrounding vineyards have been badly burned or heat stressed. To support the Bush Fire appeal, please call 1800 232 233. Seymour Alternative Farming Expo Hugo and I spent time at the Expo and met up with many old faces! It was great to catch up and also to meet with new folks Gerhard Grasser too. Also heard (Agrisolutions), Steve from Mike Fix Skopilianos (Ladybird that he is designing a new Organics) and his machine for daughter Rebekah at pasture cropthe Seymour Alternaping. tive Expo. Look Who Visited Us Peter and Maureen Chilcott with Hugo Hugo was catching up with Noel Stratford, well known in dairy circles and recommended that Hugo call Peter Chilcott. In a few days Peter and his wife Maureen called in and we learnt of Peter’s amazing ability to select herds for fertility, tenderness and beef quality. Peter offers to come on your farm and provide this service. Call Hugo to find out more. Comments from Subscribers Love Gold Nuggets “I enjoy your Emails with all that good info so keep them coming. . ….Love these GOLD NUGGETS!!!!!” Brian Irving, Rollands Plains, NSW Soil Carbon Keeps Soil Soft “Just watched the quick sound bite intro for David Thomas. I’ve known David for a number of years …. I managed to do some soil sampling on his paddock …. was the only one of the 10 sampled that was spongy to walk on in February. Every other ... like concrete. This was reflected in the soil carbon levels that have risen year on year since 2003, even through the last dry 10 years.. ……” Iestyn Hosking,Wimmera Grain Made adjustments to compost I want to start by telling you that I love the information I have already received and the idea of the conference call. I am trying to compost chicken manure as we speak and have made adjustments after listening to Elaine Ingham on the dvd on Saturday Dick Nicholls, Lochiel, SA P.S. All the best to you Victorians. God bless ya Organic Farmer from USA “If you all are "down under', what the hay does that make us Yanks? Very glad you are connected with Arden, Jerry, & Elaine. Great folks. The things I hear from down there are encouraging compared to the conventional mindset in the US. ...I manage about 4,400 acres of organic crops. Dave Horn, Washington, USA From the other side of the planet :) “Hola Helen, I wrote you from ... the other side of world … i am interested in farming stuff ecological and in Elaine Ingham works... and i interesting for more and you Gift DVD :) Is this pos(s)ible for (t)hose who lived in the other side of the planet? :) greetings, thanks and congratulations for your work.” Mauricio Torrejon, Chile Latest News from John Peterson “Check out www.angelicorganics.com/news to read about our Biodynamic tour we are starting today. Read Hannah's blog, which is also posted there.” Probiotics etc & my 3 horses “Was talking to Hugo yesterday am about probiotics etc & my 3 horses. ... we were discussing feeding of worm castings yesterday & just remembered reading recently about an American vet who gives "poo water" to horses to re-establish gut flora after drug therapy - can't for life of me remember where I read it .. Have attached photos of my crew - little filly is disabled brumby (from malnourishment) I adopted from RSPCA “ Karen Tough, Greenbank, Qld 29 Kallista-Emerald Road, THE PATCH NOT A MEMBER YET? Call 1800 800 466 to request your Free Trial Membership DVD or alternatively return the form enclosed or simply visit our website at: www.farmingsecrets.com 613 9752 0522 Fax: 613 9756 6521 Ron and Bev Smith’s Farm Walk#3 Now Available! By popular demand Farming Secrets “Walk the Talk” #3 is now for sale. We were swamped by calls from members who wanted to buy copies for their friends and Ron and Bev Smith were more than happy to help due to the overall demand of advice that they receive from farmers who want to follow in the foot steps of their farm. Now you too can buy Ron and Bev’s “Restoring the Balance to Soil, Plant, Animal and Man” Find out the answers of fertility of the soil and dairy cows, some of which are 18 years old and still milking well. Also covered is the farm value of bio diversity especially weeds in the pasture. Every year 100’s visit Ron and Bev’s farm due to their ongoing successes. “Restoring the Balance to Soil, Plant, Animal and Man” $97 Includes Phone Consultation “Farming Secrets Club” Members Corner! proper compost and liquid nutrients. All of these come in many forms Hi to our valuable “Farming Secrets Club” members. Are you enjoying your weekly Gold Nuggets? As you know, we cover a range of topics to stimulate your thinking. Our most popular topics include: How does a farmer grow nutrient dense stockfeed and any other crops that are productive, profitable and relatively trouble free? The Costly Nitrogen Myth You probably know of farmers top dressing their cereal crops with nitrogen sometimes twice in the season. Sometimes they have improved crops. Sometimes they have to use higher rates yet production remains about the same. Coming to ALL members What is Compost Tea ? CD This month we interviewed Dr. Elaine Ingham, Gerhard Grasser and Darren Morgan about compost tea and problems that arise with misuse of this common term, withnot starting with aerobic compost and good quality ingredients, using the wrong equipment to brew and to spray out, the importance of testing. It is a very valuable discussion. Facts revealed will save many a farmers headache if making or buying compost tea and equipment. Non Members may buy a copy for $17 but Free to “Farming Secret Club” Members. The economics of biological farming is simple: less cost and better It is the soil life, that is, the soil’s di- produce.A biological fertiliser progestive system - that provides exgram cost one farmer $110/ha this tremely complex nutrients to the year compared with $215/ha for a plant. Even the effect of foliar feeding conventional application of urea and is dramatically reduced if soil life is MAP based on current prices. Plus struggling. As a farmer you therefore in 2005 wheat averaged 4.4 tonnes/ need to continually strive to create ac- ha compared to the district average Do You Want to Advertise in the tive soil life by using products that of three tonnes/ha. and with less Farming Secrets Digest? support an active, lively soil. Make a screenings. Also the soil is not as Let us know if you have produce, list of all the natural, nutrient products compacted allowing increased root goods etc that you’d like other readers that are available or accessible to you. depth and water infiltration has imto know about. Products such as natural minerals, proved. WANTED! People to distribute this newsletter for free! Tell us what you like/dislike?? Articles please! Have YOU got a great farm story or handy hints for your fellow farmers? Contact Us Now! Please help us make Farming Secrets Digest relevant and real for you!! 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Mobile:......................................................................E:mail............................... PRODUCT OF THE MONTH How to Make Organic Compost – Dr. Elaine Ingham (x 1 DVD running time appr80 mins) $27 only Introductory Price Dr. Elaine Ingham shows ALL gardeners and growers how to quickly turn waste into clean nutrient rich soil! Elaine reveals the secrets to making good, organic compost scientifically and Simply. No more mess, smell or pests. Find out how to build bacterial or fungal dominated composts. How to keep your compost aerobic and pathogen free. Also featured is the material required as well as the method needed to produce ideal compost. Jack Waterman demonstrates this! BONUS Question and Answer session with SFI students! Recommended For All Serious Growers And Gardeners.
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