Horticulture
Horticulture is Australia’s second largest rural production industry after wheat, and includes fruits, vegetables, and nursery/ornamental crops.
The majority of produce is grown for the domestic market, with horticultural exports making up approximately 13% of total value of production.
Fruits dominate horticultural exports with apples, oranges and table grapes being the most important while a wide range of vegetables are grown. Due to the range of climatic conditions and growing regions in Australia it is possible to have produce supplied throughout the year.
We look to enhance the soils’ health and fertility as a key strategy to developing more intensive cropping for the farmer. It is equally important to address the specific needs of a crop, as it is to address the challenges posed during each season.
For those reasons, BioAg cropping programs are tailored to suit each individual farm and paddock by analysing the results of soil and /or tissue tests alongside the location, history and characteristics of the block, as well as your budget and goals for yield and quality.
Below is a comprehensive list of winter crops and relevant BioAg sample programs.
Crop solutions
Pome fruits
Vegetables
Berries
Leafy greens
Stone fruits
Potatoes
Citrus
Cucurbits
Horticulture resources
- Soil-nutrient relationships
Nutrients, such as calcium and magnesium, may be supplied to plants solely from reserves held in the soil. Others like phosphorus and nitrogen are added regularly to soils as fertiliser to be withdrawn as needed by crops.
- Getting the soil balance right
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- Biostimulants increase yield benefits
The yield map from the Summer 2023 harvest near Brocklesby in Southern NSW visibly shows the positive impact of BioAg’s biostimulant program on yield.
- Stimulate your soil and seed, with Soil & Seed!
Soil & Seed biostimulant has long been a foundation of BioAg’s cropping and horticultural programs. We’ve been producing and selling it for 23 years, giving Soil & Seed a proven track record and a reputation that speaks for itself.