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MAXIMISING NUTRIENT USAGE IN PLANTS, ANIMALS AND HUMANS
Intensive cultivation and erosion caused by wind and water, has caused significant
soil degradation that has had an adverse impact in the agriculture arena (Senate Document No. 264, 1936.), which will continue unless
addressed. Some of the soil properties that have been lost include organic matter,
soil structure, nutrient availability, and populations of micro-fauna and micro-flora
have been reduced.
 Rising water
tables, salt scalds, hard setting soils, reduced water infiltration, increased disease
risks and rising insect pressure are all impacting on the health of the crops or
pastures that are grown on these soils.
Agriculture in general, has steadily changed the nutrition programs for crops with
the use of chemical fertilisers. Plant varieties have continually been selected
or genetically engineered to increase their resistance to diseases and insects.
 Significant
achievements have occurred, but at what cost. Chemical fertilisers have little or
no effect on rebuilding the soil structure, organic matter, organic carbon, humus
and micro organisms that has been lost. The selection of plant varieties
and genetic engineering of plants is costly and reduces biodiversity which will
lead to the total reliance on patent protected plants for our food source.
In the quest for truly sustainable agriculture, Earth Life Pty Ltd in conjunction
with an independent Soil Scientist, Crop Consultants, Department of Primary Industries
and cooperative growers has developed a "Soil Enhancement System" based on
Earthlife Minerals.
Identifying the production problem is the first and most important factor in finding
a solution to improve plant production. The agriculture industry has identified
declining soil fertility as the biggest problem. Therefore, the answer lies
in improving soil fertility - Healthier Soil, Healthier Plants, Healthier Animals,
Healthier People. Could it be that simple, after all - you are what you digest.
Earthlife Minerals contain minerals and trace elements that are known to
assist in improving soil structure, plant growth and disease resistance. This results
in yields being increased due to the improved health of the plant. A range of products
based on Earthlife Minerals is manufactured for the broadacre, horticulture and
gardening sectors.
Given that each sector has different requirements, a combination of Earthlife products
are utilized to best meet the needs for each situation. Understanding individual
requirements through soil and leaf testing allows Earth Life Pty Ltd to manufacture
"Special Blends" to provide appropriate solutions.
 Earthlife
Minerals has specific advantages in that it can address several of the above
soil or plant problems before, or during the cropping cycle while providing beneficial
micro flora that enhance nutrient availability to the plants.
Other benefits of Earthlife Minerals include the ability to increase root
structure, improve soil moisture retention and enhance utilisation of applied fertiliser.
By improving the root structure of plants, their ability to access nutrient is increased
and they are more able to withstand adverse conditions.
After the cropping cycle, the enlarged root structures promote higher organic matter
levels in the soil profile, which in turn enhances the nutrient and moisture holding
ability of the soil. This is achieved by the increased activity of the micro-fauna
and micro-flora in breaking down the higher levels of organic material in conjunction
with the minerals and trace elements supplied by the Earthlife Minerals.
In trials, where crops and pastures were grown
utilising Earthlife's Soil Enhancement System in combination with artificial
fertiliser programs, they have demonstrated greater responses than those grown with
artificial fertiliser only (read grower testimonials).
When broadcast, the Earthlife Minerals disperse into the soil under the influence
of rain, irrigation or cultivation.
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