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What is a Soil Biology Report?

A Soil Biology report is qualitative assessment of your soil sample provides an indication of the microbiology living in your soil. Our reports provide the levels of microorganisms observed as well as photographs from the sample viewed under the microscope Quantitative assessments report the numbers of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes present allowing recommendations for specific remedial actions to be made. Soil Microbiology

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The degree Brix to show level of nutrient in produce

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The Brix Meter – Refractometer was developed b In the early 1800s, Karl Balling, followed by Adolf Brix, and finally the Normal-Commissions under Fritz Plato To found out what the brix reading is of any produce. A simple tool is used called a refractometer. A refractometer is a laboratory or field device for the measurement

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Brix,the quest Nutrient Dense Foods

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Brix Chart – Refractive Index of Fruit and Vegetables Juices – Calibrated in % Sucrose or Brix. Brix Reading is done by using a Refractometer. The higher the reading the higher the nutrient level is. To achieve Nutrient Dense Foods the grower need to test their produce and strive for the highest reading. Ths can

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Soils Role in Nutrition

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Soil Fertility, Biodiversity and the Gut Microbiome

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California Hub leader and educator Spencer Smith discusses the correlations between soil and gut microbiome health in the latest issue of Acres U.S.A. Read More…

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7 Steps to Growing Nutrient Dense Produce

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What is BioChar?

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Can you find out how nutritious your produce is?

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Yes you can. By using a refractometer and doing a Brix test

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What is a Soil Mineral Test?

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A Soil Test determines what minerals are presently in the soil If you would like to have a mineral soil test. It’s one of our standard service we offer -> Click here to find out more…

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What the hell is Humus?

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Well it turns out that Humus is not hummus. Hummus you eat and Humus is absolutely essential to the health of the planet. Lets listen to Graeme Sait (NTS) tell us more. By the way Graeme has spend the last 25 years educating farmers on the importance of growing nutrient dense foods by remineralising the

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