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Soils can be tested at any time of the year but there are advantages in sampling early in spring and having the results well before fertiliser decisions need to be made.... more » »
APAL wishes to advise clients that prices for some soil testing services will increase from 1st January 2008.... more » »
Leaf tissue tests provide a "snapshot" of plant nutrient status at the time of testing. This differs from a soil test that is designed to predict the soil’s ability to supply nutrients over a period of time.... more » »
Check crop nutrition with a leaf test at early tillering or as soon as there is enough leaf cover for a foliar application to ensure optimum yields... more » »
Create biologically active soil by increasing organic matter and balancing nutrients - then monitor with regular APAL soil analysis to cut fertiliser costs.... more » »
Get the maximum crop yields from the available soil moisture by maintaining good potassium levels – check with a leaf tissue test now.... more » »
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 » »
Plenty of fresh green pasture, so what's the problem?... more » »