Establishing a new orchard, vineyard, or perennial system presents a crucial opportunity to build soil fertility from the ground up—literally. While short-term productivity is often the focus, the long-term agricultural potential of any soil hinges on proactive nutrient and soil health management. This is where BioAgPhos^® delivers a clear advantage.

At BioAg, our philosophy is to address both immediate crop demands and long-term soil fertility. A key tool in this approach is BioAgPhos—a highly reactive, natural rock phosphate combined with a microbial digester which feeds phosphorus-solubilising microbes. This slow-release phosphorus source is ideal for deep placement at establishment, providing a capital P residual nutrient effect that supports both early plant development and the ongoing fertility of the root zone. It also contributes to cation balance, soil microbiota development, and nutrient retention—essential for long-term sustainability in perennial systems.

Many soils are pushed into decline through the repeated application of conventional fertilisers without proper assessment of their ability to retain nutrients. This can result in imbalanced pH, disrupted soil chemistry, poor structure, limited biological activity, and declining organic matter. These problems are often exacerbated by narrow fertiliser programs focused heavily on nitrogen or simple ‘hydroponic’ models (by setting up nutrition regimes), without addressing the foundational needs of the soil. Well-saturated soil with capital P make it cost effective in the long-term crop production. Another advantage is that application of BioAgPhos helps with balance Ca:Mg ratio, e.g. one tonne of BioAgPhos has the same effect on the soil as half a tonne of high grade lime.

To further enhance establishment outcomes, BioAg offers custom fertiliser blends based on comprehensive soil analysis. These can incorporate a full spectrum of macro- and micronutrients including P, K, S, Ca, Mg, B, Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo, Fe and Co—tailored to the specific chemistry and structure of your soil, plants and lifestock health. All blends are compatible with soil ameliorants such as lime, gypsum or compost and can be applied in a single pass, reducing operational costs.

By applying BioAgPhos and a balanced nutrient program at planting, growers can build a nutrient-rich root zone from the outset—improving fertiliser use efficiency, reducing the need for corrective foliar applications, and setting the stage for improved crop performance and resilience over the life of the planting.