by Rachel Sutherland | Jul 6, 2021
Originally I purchased the powder form to mix with existing fertilser products for crops and saw its incredible moisture holding ability. I now also use it in grain storage to help protect against moisture and weevils, and as a natural, chemical-free pesticide. A...
by Rachel Sutherland | Jul 6, 2021
It protects against disease, against sucking and chewing pests. It’s really good in saline soils. It will draw up salts and stop salts being available to plants so if you have salty soils you apply that and plants have a chance to grow. Wheat The Riverina,...
by Rachel Sutherland | Jul 6, 2021
I made the switch from traditional chemical urea to Trisil’s DE, which resulted in $15/bale profit and 30% less water was used. Coming out of a drought this was an amazing result! Lucerne Aberdeen, NSW
by Rachel Sutherland | Jul 6, 2021
I applied DE to half my cover crop to test the difference. Two months of growth and the difference is unbelievable. Winter crops that tend to get frost affected have minimal damage. Will definitely continue to use DE on all crops. Organic Beef Exeter,...
by Rachel Sutherland | Jul 6, 2021
For an upfront cost of say $90, if I’m going to gain even 2t/ha, that is another $500- $550/ha, so you would say I’ve got a net return off the product of $400/ha after cost. That in itself tells me I’m going to keep using it. Spartacus Barley...