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Introduction to Trichoderma

This type of fungi is usually present in most soil types and generally known as being the most established of the culturable types of fungi; these are very fast growing fungi growths and are very active in the temperature range of 25-30°C but they do not thrive in temperatures above the 35°C mark. These colonies are very much opaque in nature and give off a coconut aroma or typically sweet odour. They are one of the most prevalent of all fungal species in the soil and do have some very useful properties and do colonize very readily and have a long effect on the root zone of the plant. As for other helpful species of fungi, Trichoderma is very prolific in the root zone and further enhancement of your crops is available by promoting the growth of these fungi.

In a produced formula type application Trichoderma are especially useful in providing relief after the pruning grapevines to act as a natural barrier and absorption is actively taken up by the plant following use of the product in a spray type formulation. This type of plant dressing is particularly good in that Trichoderma does have a lasting effect on helping the healing process in the viticultural system, given that it has a natural bio-activity against a wide range of problems. This is active and promotes the plants natural healing abilities. This is largely due to the properties available through the use of Trichoderma fungal applications and the penetrability of the solution.

Trichoderma also has properties of assisting in the germination of seeds and has a natural ability to promote effectual germination and good sustainability in young seedlings. 

In its survivability Trichoderma is highly adaptable in its nature to flourish in many differing situations and from this adaptability it can produce a wide collection of useful enzymes. The further culturization of these enzymes can be affected by the processing of suspension and from this process many industrial quantities of enzymes are produced. For example T.reesei is produced and is cellulase in nature and is utilized in the drying of coffee beans and is also used extensively in the textile industry, paper manufacturing and some pharmaceuticals.

Trichoderma can go to great depths to help the growth of the plant root and some have been found one metre below the surface and they have a great method for stimulating the better production of root development. And most strains are recognizably resistance to agricultural herbicides adding to the benefit that can be established by furthering the growth of these types of available fungi and their natural defence mechanisms. 

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Inside Saudi Arabia (BBC Documentary)

With Western Australia’s biggest grain grower, John Nicoletti thinking of selling his 81,000 hectare properties to Qatar based company, Hassad Food I thought it would be good to understand a bit more on the Arab world. Hassad Food how has about 200,000 hectares ($500 million) of Australian land. Agriculture needs more capital investment so what are they looking for and how can we benefit with mutual cooperation? The below documentary helped me understand a bit about their world.

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What is Happening in China?

I never really understood China and still don’t to be honest. We are strong links to China so I guess we need to find out more. The new middle to rich class in China will be looking for quality goods. Maybe we need to be looking more at quality agriculture goods or focusing on feeding the general world population growth (quantity). What is better for Australian farmers or maybe a combination to hedge our bets?

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The One Politician That Changed My Life Retires – Ron Paul

Ron Paul’s message of liberty changed my life. We don’t need more government regulations as lobby groups from the left and the right have power to get things changed in their favour. This constant battle has to stop over other peoples resources (taxes) and the only way to stop the bickering to to reduce the role of government and let liberty take charge.

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False Organic Fertiliser Purveyor Gets One Year In Prison

03022012411“By cheating and deceiving his organic farming customers, Mr. Townsley took advantage of their trust and undermined the integrity of an entire industry,” said Haag. It is no different in Australia as there are organic fertiliser companies doing the same thing. Hopefully the organic community can flush out these companies so it isn’t ruined for the honest certified organic suppliers. You can find a list of good certified suppliers at http://www.ofa.org.au/ .

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