CCW Co-operative Limited's 600 growers now use APAL’s soil and plant testing services to check the nutrient status of their plants, plan balanced fertiliser programs and trouble shoot problems.... more » »
Barry Clarke changed the way he farmed about 15 years ago. That was when he met Bryan McLeod of APAL and Bryan showed him the benefits of regular soil, pasture and supplement testing. Barry believes he now receives a higher return on investment as he now manages his fertilisers much better. ... more » »
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Brenden Lennon is helping Adelaide's lawn tennis court owners cut their summer water usage from 11,000 to 5,500 litres a week.... more » »
Graeme and John Pitchford began their Adelaide Hills vegetable growing venture with a piece of land and a desire, but no previous experience. They are now highly successful broccolini growers under contract with Sydney based Perfection Fresh.... more » »
The Green family has been growing fruit at Montacute in the Adelaide Hills since 1872 and if Geoff Green has anything to do with it the land will be in mint condition for future generations to continue the business and tradition.... more » »
On the far western side of the country, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet, is a town called Augusta, home to Briarose Estate Vineyard.... more » »
Peter says they had undertaken soil testing in the past but saw significant differences with the Albrecht testing method and analysis APAL carried out. It was far more detailed and comprehensive - providing a complete picture of soil health.... more » »
South Australian farmers and agricultural advisers are reporting improved yields, fewer weed problems, and better returns for fertiliser input as a result of testing and balancing their soils.... more » »
When Ben Pridham takes on a new vineyard, the first thing he does is have the soil assessed.It’s what he describes as a crucial step towards producing an economically viable and sustainable vineyard.... more » »