Pushing Performance - Plant Therapy, Trichoderma and Two-Minute Health Tips

Pushing Performance - Plant Therapy, Trichoderma and Two-Minute Health Tips

Author: Graeme Sait May 26, 2022 Duration: 3:23:13

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.)


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Credits: Acoustic tracks by Sky Toes.


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
Earthworms & Mineral Management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:30
Discover why reclaiming earthworms in your soil can be a hallmark of high production fertility. This episode also includes in-depth explanations of the interplay between minerals - understanding these key mineral ratios…
Phosphate for Free - Unlocking the Lode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:46
It has been estimated that we utilise less than 25% of our DAP/MAP investment and the lion’s share becomes locked up in our farming soils. This equates to losses of hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Discover how…
Foliar Success Secrets - The Power of Direct Inject (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:40
Graeme Sait continues to share tips and strategies that will optimise the potential of foliar fertilising. This resilience-enhancing, yield-building practice can also increase flavour and shelf life while maximizing crop…
Foliar Success Secrets - The Power of Direct Inject [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:57
Foliar fertilising was once reserved for greenhouse growers and intensive horticulture, but much has changed. In Episode 6 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, you will discover why this practice has now been widely adopted…
Exploring Chemical-Free Plant Protection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:01
No one enjoys donning a chem suit to drench their work zone and fresh produce in questionable farm chemicals, but many believe they simply have no option. In a changing world, where consumers increasingly demand clean fo…
The Nitrogen Necessity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:12
In this episode, the focus is on Nitrogen. How can we manage the most abundant mineral in the plant more effectively? Nitrogen is the most mismanaged of all minerals and this poor understanding drives a host of costly pr…
Harnessing Humus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:45
In this episode of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, you will discover key strategies to boost organic matter and associated soil health. Cover cropping and compost are both considered, as part of a ten-part strategy, that…
Special Edition - Immune Enhancement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
In this second episode of The Nutrition Farming Podcast, we focus upon much needed strategies to build immune system resilience and reduce viral impact. You will discover several nutrition strategies including key minera…