Holistic Nutrition for Plants and People

Holistic Nutrition for Plants and People

Author: Graeme Sait April 11, 2023 Duration: 3:12:01

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


Graeme Sait has spent decades at the forefront of a quiet revolution in agriculture, and in the Nutrition Farming Podcast, he shares that journey in detail. This isn't just theory; it's a deep, practical conversation about how the health of our soil is inextricably linked to the vitality of our crops, the nutrition in our food, and ultimately, the well-being of our communities and planet. Each episode feels like a focused workshop, where Graeme translates complex soil biology and plant nutrition into actionable strategies that farmers and growers can use to improve resilience and profitability on their land. You'll hear a unique perspective that consistently connects the dots between microscopic soil life, intelligent mineral management, and broader ecological and human health outcomes. The discussions are grounded in real-world experience and the latest science, avoiding simplistic solutions in favor of a whole-system understanding. For anyone invested in the land-from producers and agronomists to gardeners and conscious eaters-this podcast provides an essential education in regenerative principles. Tune in for honest, nuanced talks that go far beyond conventional advice, offering a pathway to farming that truly nourishes.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 33

Nutrition Farming Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Ten Tips to Reduce Input Costs - Chasing the Biggest Bang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:24
Recent astronomical rises in NPK prices and the increasing cost of farm chemicals signal a need to retune our strategies and explore alternatives. It’s now time to consider fertiliser efficiency, review mineral requireme…
The Power of Plant Growth Promotion - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:38
Following on from last month's episode, here we continue to explore the potential of Plant Growth Promoters (PGPs). This information may be particularly timely in light of the massive price hike in NPK fertilisers and fa…
Water Management - Nurturing the New Gold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:06
In this month’s episode, the focus is on water management. Nutrition Farming is about the interplay between minerals, microbes and humus, but there is a fourth component that is arguably the most important requirement. W…
Managing Magnesium - Chlorophyll, Carbohydrates & Climate Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:12
In this episode, we return to the mineral story with a focus on magnesium. This mineral seriously impacts photosynthesis, root growth, plant immunity and nitrogen use efficiency and yet it is so often ignored in the nutr…
Where to from Here? A Ten Point Action Plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:43
After offering an avalanche of information over the past 16 podcasts, I decided it was time to condense this whirlwind into a simple ten point action plan to help you build your farm's profitability, sustainably. If you…
A Composting Passion – Enhancing your Purpose, Profit and Planet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:10:17
This is a two-hour special that you might choose to enjoy in two or three sittings. In this fascinating, marathon episode, you will discover the benefits, the pitfalls and the profit-building potential of multiple compos…
The Mycorrhizal Marvel - The Gains From Reclaiming AMF [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:54
A fascinating insight into the multi-function marvel that is mycorrhizal fungi. 90% of these remarkable creatures are missing in action in our farming soils. Here, you will realise what is means to have lost this workfor…
Sulphur Resilience - The Secrets Of Nitrogen’s Silent Sister [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:07
Sulphur is considered the fourth most important mineral and yet it is deficient in most soils we test. In this episode, you will come to understand the price of this neglect. Plant, animal and human immunity are sulphur…
The Bones on Boron – The Cell Strength Essential [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:13
Understand the high cost of boron neglect in both your soil and your body. Crop resilience, productivity (from early establishment to flowering & fruit fill) and quality are all dramatically impacted when this mineral is…