Newsletters
Commercial Growers Newsletter – July to September 2021
~ The True Cost of Nitrogen and Phosphorus ~ I often hear growers say “I would like to use some organic fertiliser, but it is just so expensive”. This is of course a reference to a tonne of urea (46% N) being $800, and DAP (18% N, 20% P) being $1000 (At time of...
Commercial Growers Newsletter – April to June 2021
The many faces of Calcium Of all the nutrients plants need to grow properly, Calcium is arguably the most complex, and the simplest at the same time. It has major roles in plant cell structure and strength, through to helping hold fruit on the plant. It has an...
Commercial Growers Newsletter January-March 2021
~ Continuing About Carbon ~ Last time we spoke about the changing attitude toward carbon, so today I thought I would start with a few facts and figures. Firstly, not all organic inputs have the same carbon levels. For example analysis of the two manure products we use...
Commercial Growers Newsletter October-December 2020
Carbon, the topic of our generation Carbon has been in the news a bit over the last few decades, mostly with a negative connotation. This however is a good news story, Carbon is critical to your success as a farmer, but unlike many other critical factors in your...
Commercial Growers Newsletter July-September 2020
. . ph & Why it Matters . . It is believed that the term pH translates from German to mean “Power of Hydrogen”. It is a universal measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The scale runs from 0 to 14 and is logarithmic. For example a pH 6 is 10 times...
Commercial Growers Newsletter – April to June 2020
CEC, is it all it's cracked up to be? Let`s be clear right from the start, CEC does not stand for the Commonwealth electoral commission, or the Coolangatta embroidery club. It is of course Cation Exchange Capacity and if you have soil you have a CEC. But what is it?...
Commercial Growers Newsletter January-March 2020
In our last discussion we looked at the law of the minimum and how your plants potential is limited by the nutrient in the least supply. I want to take this idea a little further this issue and see just what it is your soil might be lacking. Depending on which...
Commercial Growers Newsletter July-September 2019
Liebig's Law During the 19th century, a German botanist by the name of Carl Sprengel theorised that plant growth potential was limited by the nutrient in the smallest concentration. This theory was later popularised by Justus von Liebig and has since been known as...
House for Daniel – Building a Safer future for all children
House for Daniel, the home of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation has recently been opened in Palmwoods, Qld. Katek in partnership with Lindsay Rural`s Nambour branch and the Sunshine Coast Garden Club were greatly privileged to be among the many local businesses able to...
Another great weekend at the Gympie Garden Expo!
There was lots to do and plenty to learn at the Gympie Garden Expo over the weekend. Lots of knowledge and friendly advice at the many stalls selling native and exotic plants, garden ornaments, worm farms, bonsai displays and plenty of beautiful orchids. Amongst the...
Commercial Growers Newsletter April – June 2019
Potassium; The big K In the last few issues we have discussed how nitrogen and phosphorus are important to plant nutrition, so in this issue I thought we should complete the set by looking at potassium. Potassium (K) is one of the “Big 3” when it comes to plant...
Reliability and Innovation allow Biloela Grower to aim for Top Yields
Commercial Grower find results with a Customised Fertiliser Blend created by Katek to suit Organic Farming Regulations.
Commercial Growers Newsletter January-March 2019
'Agriculture is the most Healthful, Useful and Noble employment of man'. ~ George Washington ~ Organic Fertiliser use & Phosphorus Last time we decided that adding an organic component to any farming system would be beneficial to managing nitrogen. This issue we...
Commercial Growers Newsletter ~ October to December 2018 ~
The Nitrogen Cycle Last issue we asked the question, “Can organic fertilisers play a role in modern agriculture”? This issue we will look at the table above and start answering this important question. Our earth`s atmosphere is 78% Nitrogen (N) so it`s no surprise...
Sugar Cane ~ Super Results!
Commercial Grower Spotlight Ian Faulkner, Mackay Qld This Cane Dwarfs Faulky! Apart from singing to it every night, Ian Faulkner used Katek's Organic Super Booster as a side dress on his plant cane with super marvellous results! His local store Northern Agriservices...
The Qld Garden Expo in Nambour!
Katek has had another great few days at the Queensland Garden Expo in Nambour. We had our Display Stand showcasing our full range of small products and liquids on site and had loads of fun chatting to all our loyal customers about our products and hearing about their...