Nutrition Farming Podcast

Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association and regenerative agriculture educator, shares his work on nutrient-dense food and soil health. He discusses amino acids, microbial solutions like Pseudomonas fluorescens, and on-farm multiplication of biocontrols. He also outlines a handheld meter project for measuring food quality and practical regenerative farming practices.

Deep dive into phosphate efficiency, recovery from locked soil reserves, and how microbes and minerals free up bound P. Exploration of soft rock phosphate, humates, silica and AMF strategies. Brewing beneficial microbes on-farm and a practical plan for seed treatments and inoculants. Discussion of azotobacter brewing, apple cider vinegar uses for livestock and people, plus a Q&A on cancer-supporting lifestyle approaches.

In Episode 2 of Series 5 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, host Graeme Sait shares a range of tips and strategies to grow truly memorable food with enhanced medicinal qualities and less need for chemical intervention. We take an in-depth look at the exciting potential of humic and fulvic acid, particularly when combined together in a single formula. Here, you will discover that the synergy can deliver something really special. Graeme keeps the blood oxygen pumping throughout this episode with an entertaining dose of irreverent humour. Master Dutch consultant Stephan Timmermans shares the secrets of his highly successful fertigation strategy. The “Gold from the Vaults” segment features US farmer/author/consultant Gary Zimmer at his most inspiring best. His presentation is called “ “Becoming a Biological Farmer- The Psychology of Sustainability”. Finally, the human health segment for this episode takes a deep dive into the ultimate wellness tool: your home vegetable garden. This Nutrition Gardening guide includes multiple practical tips (many of which are also relevant to commercial farming), DIY recipes and invaluable strategies to ensure stress-free food production. Segments:0:00 - 5:17 - Introduction5:17 - 35:46 - Nutrition Farming: Harnessing Humate Synergy35:46 - 45:06 - Nutrition Farming: Introducing FulvX45:06 - 1:09:13 - Nutrition Farming Success Story: Stephan Timmermans1:09:13 - 2:02:28  - Gold from the Vaults: Gary Zimmer2:02:28 - 2:52:27 - Human Health - Nutrition Gardening2:52:27 - 2:55:03 - Conclusion About Graeme Sait Course creator and presenter Graeme Sait is a specialist agronomist in sustainable and regenerative agriculture, plant nutrition and human health. He has advised and educated government, agronomists, and farmers in more than 20 countries. Graeme hosts the popular Nutrition Farming Podcast, is the author of the popular Nutrition Matters blog, and is known for his passionate work and TEDx talk on humus.The Certificate in Nutrition Farming®: To view our online course pack & registration form, please CLICK HERE.Free Educational Newsletter - Nutrition Matters - The Latest News on Soil & Crop Nutrition, Animal & Human Health from the Leaders in Sustainable Agriculture. You will also receive a free digital copy of Graeme Sait's book! Sign up now!

Jerry Brunetti, influential consultant and author known for work on trace minerals and ecosystem health. The conversation highlights the boron–silica–calcium synergy, DIY biosilica and silica sources, compost and basalt strategies, and a fast-acting calcium method. It also revisits Jerry’s teachings on trace minerals’ catalytic roles and explores triacontanol and a hearty bone broth recipe.

Deep dive into soil pH mechanics and how acidity and alkalinity shape plant and microbe interactions. Practical on‑farm pH testing and step-by-step strategies to reduce acidity are discussed. Detailed guidance on choosing and calculating lime, dolomite, gypsum and basalt rock dust rates is provided. The episode also explores using microbes, mycorrhizae and Bacillus blends to improve rhizosphere resilience.

In Season 4's premiere, we continue our deep dive into a holistic approach to profitable food production, planetary wellness, and the health of you and your family. You will be amazed to hear about the benefits of addressing cobalt nutrition when this micronutrient is so commonly ignored. You will discover the many benefits of humates and learn how to build protein and fight disease in legume crops. The human health segment focuses on the root causes of cardiovascular distress with an emphasis on the potential of proteolytic enzymes. The Rewarding Recipe for this episode involves practical guidelines for DIY fertilizers, including what goes with what and the most productive application rates. The illuminating interview features a fascinating conversation between Graeme and leading Canadian-based consultant, Joel Williams. Timestamps: (03:52) – Holistic Plant Nutrition - Considering Cobalt (21:56) – Five Planet Saving Strategies (34:18) – Understanding Humates and Antioxidant Tips (58:50) – Fava Beans - Building Protein and Fighting Disease (01:39:17) – Human Health - The Proteolytic Imperative - Improving Heart Health (01:53:31) – Illuminating Interviews - Graeme chats with leading Canadian consultant, Joel Williams (02:50:17) – Rewarding Recipes - DIY liquids - What Goes with What and How Much Is Needed

The Nutrition farming podcast is back! Episode 5 of Series 3 is entitled,  “Small Beginnings - the Dynamics of DIY, Living Fertilisers”. In this fascinating session, the focus will be on building soil biodiversity and problem solving with microbial inoculums that can be produced inexpensively on the farm. There is an in-depth look at the often unrealised potential of seed treatment. The rewarding recipe involves a versatile lactobacillus tea. The human health fits the story line in that we are drilling down to a cellular level as a strategy to boost longevity, via awareness of the roles of our telomeres. The Illuminating interview this episode involves revelations from Grant Sims, the innovative broadacre farmer and consultant who was one of the founding members of the wonderful Victorian No-Till Association.

Episode 4 of Series 3 of The Nutrition Farming Podcast is called “Proactivity vs Reactivity - Returning to Root Causes”. In this pearl-packed, six session episode you will discover the secrets of optimal lucerne (alfalfa) production, anaerobic compost benefits, and proactive pest management. Five politically incorrect jokes preface a health segment based upon managing mental wellness. The Illuminating Interview features the accomplished US consultant, Bob Schaffer. Finally, in the Rewarding Recipe segment, you will learn how to make a remarkable, health drink called a “shrub”. Part 1 - Nutrition Farming Tools @ 2:19 - The secrets of optimising lucerne (alfalfa) production. Here you will also learn novel uses for this high protein legume, including the production of protozoa tea and DIY triacontanol. Part 2 - Three Questions @ 33:17 - Discover how to manage fungal disease without chemicals, learn the dynamics of successful anaerobic composting, and understand the potential of aloe vera on the farm and in your body. Part 3 - Joke time @ 1:16:58 - Time for some laughter with Graeme’s  irreverent humour. Part 4 - Health Help @ 1:29:45 - Understand a nutrition-based approach to avoiding the dreaded “black dog”, in this session on proactive mental wellness. Part 5 - Illuminating Interview @ 1:58:21 - The wonderful US teacher/farmer, Bob Schaffer shares his invaluable wisdom in this fascinating chat. Part 6 - Rewarding Recipes @ 3:20:02 - Here you will discover a powerhouse health drink based upon apple cider vinegar called a “Shrub”. To find your closest Nutri-Tech Solutions Distributor... Please call our NTS Customer Service Team on (07) 54 729 900 if you live in Australia, and for all international enquiries please email Trevor on trevor@nutri-tech.com.au If you are interested in one-on-one Zoom consultation with Graeme Sait, please email Graeme on graeme@nutri-tech.com.au Credits: Acoustic tracks by Sky Toes.

Episode 3 of Series 3 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast features a deep dive into plant analysis for enhanced profitability. The Three Questions segment covers fungal disease management, with a focus upon brown rot. There is also a fascinating discussion of the potential of Yacons, as an alternative high value crop. There are four memorable jokes and a Human Health feature entitled, “Ten Two Minute Tips for the Time Starved”. A DIY trichoderma extract is the focus of the Rewarding Recipe segment . The Illuminating Interview in this episode features a fascinating chat with Author/ Educator/ Film maker, Cyndi O’Meara. Nutrition Farming Tools @ 2:31 (Discover plant analysis as a productivity tool in this how, why, where and when? expose of an invaluable productivity tool.) Three Questions @ 33:35 (Understand fungal disease and how it can be proactively managed. Learn about the diverse benefits of Yacons, and their exciting potential as a cash crop. Understand the root cause of skin inflammation and how it can be countered). Humor @ 1:16:43 (Get the oxygen flowing with Graeme’s irreverent humour.) Health Help @ 1:25:16 (Discover a short, sweet, life changing game plan in a wellness segment entitled “Ten Two-Minute Tips for the Time Starved”.) Illuminating Interviews @ 1:59:04 (The dynamic author / educator: Cyndi O’Meara is Graeme’s live wire guest this episode. She shares her insights into changing habits, sustainable farming and regenerative diets.) Rewarding Recipe @ 3:04:29 (Trichoderma are amongst the most versatile of beneficials. They control over 30 diseases, they boost immunity, root growth and resilience, and they solubilise phosphorous and build humus. Discover how they can be multiplied in a 40-day compost and then extracted to create a powerhouse liquid inoculum.) To find your closest Nutri-Tech Solutions Distributor... Please call our NTS Customer Service Team on (07) 54 729 900 if you live in Australia, and for all international enquiries please email Trevor on trevor@nutri-tech.com.au If you are interested in our Certificate in Nutrition Farming course, yacon rhizomes or a one-on-one Zoom consultation with Graeme Sait, please email his PA on victoria@nutri-tech.com.au Credits: Acoustic tracks by Sky Toes.

Episode 2 of series 3 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast continues the new six-part format for this season. This two-hour special is jam-packed with invaluable tips and strategies for increasing productivity, profitability and sustainability on the farm. It also includes Graeme’s irrepressible humor and it features a focus upon the secrets of health, happiness and longevity. You can listen segment by segment (see details below), or treat yourself to a memorable two hours of education, entertainment and inspiration. Nutrition Farming Tools @ 1:38 (An exciting new carbon building strategy, the root causes of insect pressure, manganese and plant immunity, a new composting strategy) Three questions @ 28:02 (Covering the Ca:Mg ratio, foliar urea and fermentation for DIY fertilisers) Humor @ 1:02:09 (Three memorable jokes) Health Help @ 1:07:08 (The forgotten super fruit) Illuminating Interviews @ 1:28:34 (A remarkable water treatment technology) Rewarding Recipe @ 2:02:40 (The profitability of pawpaw and a wonderful, Green Papaya Salad recipe) To find your closest Nutri-Tech Solutions Distributor... Please call our NTS Customer Service Team on (07) 54 729 900 if you live in Australia, and for all international enquiries please email Trevor on trevor@nutri-tech.com.au To book a one-on-one Zoom consultation with Graeme Sait... Please email Victoria on victoria@nutri-tech.com.au Credits: Acoustic tracks by Sky Toes.