Best Human Synergistics Podcasts (2025)

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Lighting designers won't be replaced by AI, they'll be empowered by it | Juan Ferrari 1:05:06

16d ago1:05:06

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Send us a text The fear that AI will replace skilled professionals is misplaced – at least in lighting design. "I don't want AI to do lighting design for me," explains Juan Ferrari, Lighting Design Director at Hoare Lea, UK, "I want AI to actually make my lighting design better." This enlightening conversation explores how creative professionals ar…

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Creating a World that Glows: Dan Roosegaarde's Journey from Fine Arts to Sustainable Innovation 1:02:52

2M ago1:02:52

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Send us a text When Daan Roosegaarde speaks of light, he's not talking about lumens or lux—he's describing a language that shapes human experience. "I see light as a language," he explains. "What do people remember when they wake up the next morning? That's what I want to design." This conversation reveals the mind of one of today's most innovative…

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Navigating the AI Revolution in Design: A Conversation with Sahil Tanveer 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

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Send us a text Imagine having a creative partner that never sleeps, never gets bored, and can brainstorm with you endlessly about your latest design challenge. That's the reality Sahil Tanveer discovered when he first encountered ChatGPT, launching him from traditional architecture into the fascinating world of AI-enhanced design. In this illuminat…

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Human Creativity Meets Artificial Intelligence: A New Era for Lighting Designers 56:48

3M ago56:48

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Send us a text The architectural lighting industry stands at a fascinating crossroads where human creativity meets artificial intelligence. In this thought-provoking conversation, Martin Klaasen sits down with Faraz Izhar, an architectural lighting designer with two decades of experience, who has emerged as a trailblazer in integrating AI into prof…

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Amazing Aminos - The Rewards of Resilience 2:14:04

4M ago2:14:04

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In this compelling episode of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, host Graham Sait dives deep into the principles of regenerative agriculture, nutrient density, and microbial solutions for sustainable farming. With expert insights and engaging discussions, this episode offers practical strategies to boost soil health, crop resilience, and farm profitabi…

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The Synergistic Acquisition of Klaasen Lighting Design by Nulty 15:22

7M ago15:22

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Send us a text What truly fuels a successful business acquisition? Join us as we uncover the intriguing story behind Nulty's acquisition of Klaasen Lighting Design, featuring insights from this conversation between Martin Klaasen and Paul Nulty. This episode isn't just about business strategies; it's about the magic that happens when two companies …

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Unlocking the Secrets of Phosphate: An in-depth exploration 2:44:28

7M ago2:44:28

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Welcome back to The Nutrition Farming Podcast. In Episode 3 of Series 5, I will be taking an in-depth look at phosphate. Here, the focus will be upon phosphate efficiency and phosphate recovery from frozen reserves. We will explore microbes and minerals that release both soil reserves of P, and improve the solubility and plant availability of natur…

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My Path from Serendipity to Global Lighting Influence 58:53

8M ago58:53

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Send us a text This is a conversation about an unexpected journey. As founder of Klaasen Lighting Design, I stumbled into the world of lighting design through a serendipitous encounter at Philips. I share how this encounter transformed my career and ignited a passion that led me from industrial design to become a global influencer in lighting desig…

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Empowering Young Designers: The Power of Mentorship in Lighting Design 2:53

11M ago2:53

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Send us a text Blogpost Reading What if sharing your expertise could shape the future of an entire industry? In our latest episode of Light Talk, I recount my journey through mentorship in the lighting design field and the profound impact it has had on both my career and the lives of those I've guided. From my blog post "Pay It Forward," this episo…

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How to Grow Unforgettable Food 2:55:27

1y ago2:55:27

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In Episode 2 of Series 5 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, host Graeme Sait shares a range of tips and strategies to grow truly memorable food with enhanced medicinal qualities and less need for chemical intervention. We take an in-depth look at the exciting potential of humic and fulvic acid, particularly when combined together in a single formula…

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Mastering the Subtlety of Lighting Design with Martin Klaasen | Uni-Olympics Presentation at Unios HQ 1:17:34

1y ago1:17:34

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Send us a text Ever wondered how lighting can transform an entire space without you even noticing the lights themselves? That’s exactly what I uncover, taking you through my journey from setting up Philips' project lighting division in Asia Pacific to my own lighting design practice Klaasen Lighting Design. This episode promises to enrich your unde…

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Synergistic Strategies and their Profit Potential 2:03:05

1+ y ago2:03:05

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In this episode, the focus is upon synergy. We will explore a hugely important synergy involving the profound relationship between boron, silica and calcium. I will share some innovative techniques to address this trio. In a new segment called 'Gold From the Vaults', we will review the legacy of the iconic US consultant, Jerry Brunetti. We will als…

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Empowering Conversations: Women in Lighting, Sharon Stammers & Martin Lupton 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

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Send us a text In this special episode, Martin Klaasen of Klaasen Lighting Design (KLD) welcomes the dynamic duo, Sharon Stammers and Martin Lupton from Light Collective, as they bring the Women in Lighting Initiative to Singapore. As ambassadors for gender diversity and inclusivity in the lighting industry, Sharon and Martin L visit the KLD office…

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pH Power - Mastering Management of Soil Acidity and Alkalinity 1:33:19

2y ago1:33:19

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In this episode, we are set to dive deep into the intricacies of soil pH. What are the mechanics of this soil test parameter? How are plants and soil microbes impacted by acidity and alkalinity? You will discover that this measure of soil health can have a profound impact on crop production and soil health. Additionally, you will learn how to best …

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A Synergistic Partnership - Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin Shares the Benefits of her Dual Role as IRB Chair and Researcher 16:51

2y ago16:51

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For this episode we have Dr. Chau Trinh-Shevrin here. Dr. Trinh-Shevrin is a professor for the NYU Langone Health Depts of Population Health and Medicine, Section for Health Equity, Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Population Health, and serves as chair for the NYU Langone Health Institutional Review Board. She joins our host, Robert Ma…

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Holistic Nutrition for Plants and People 3:12:01

2+ y ago3:12:01

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In Season 4's premiere, we continue our deep dive into a holistic approach to profitable food production, planetary wellness, and the health of you and your family. You will be amazed to hear about the benefits of addressing cobalt nutrition when this micronutrient is so commonly ignored. You will discover the many benefits of humates and learn how…

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Small Beginnings - The Dynamics of DIY Living Fertilisers 2:47:45

2+ y ago2:47:45

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The Nutrition farming podcast is back! Episode 5 of Series 3 is entitled, “Small Beginnings - the Dynamics of DIY, Living Fertilisers”. In this fascinating session, the focus will be on building soil biodiversity and problem solving with microbial inoculums that can be produced inexpensively on the farm. There is an in-depth look at the often unrea…

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Understanding the Role of a Data and Safety Monitoring Board: How DSMBs Support Human Subjects Research 24:08

3y ago24:08

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Clinical trials often require the use of a data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) but understanding the role of DSMB in human subjects research can be confusing for some. Dr. Erinn Hade highlights NYU Langone Health’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB). In a recent discussion with Dr. Hade, …

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Proactivity vs Reactivity - Returning to Root Causes 3:37:45

3y ago3:37:45

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Episode 4 of Series 3 of The Nutrition Farming Podcast is called “Proactivity vs Reactivity - Returning to Root Causes”. In this pearl-packed, six session episode you will discover the secrets of optimal lucerne (alfalfa) production, anaerobic compost benefits, and proactive pest management. Five politically incorrect jokes preface a health segment…

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Pushing Performance - Plant Therapy, Trichoderma and Two-Minute Health Tips 3:23:13

3y ago3:23:13

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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 an…

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Profit Building Strategies - Tips to Increase Farming Fun 2:16:34

3y ago2:16:34

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Episode 2 of series 3 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast continues the new six-part format for this season. This two-hour special is jam-packed with invaluable tips and strategies for increasing productivity, profitability and sustainability on the farm. It also includes Graeme’s irrepressible humor and it features a focus upon the secrets of health,…

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Biostimulation - Boosting Plant Performance and Protection 1:59:02

3+ y ago1:59:02

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In this first episode of a brand new season of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, we will introduce an exciting, new six-pack format. Season 3 will now feature an agriculture focus, human health, humour, and an interview with a leading consultant or grower. It will also include a Q&A segment called “Three Questions” and an a component called “Rewarding…

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Ten Tips to Reduce Input Costs - Chasing the Biggest Bang 1:17:24

3+ y ago1:17:24

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Recent astronomical rises in NPK prices and the increasing cost of farm chemicals signal a need to retune our strategies and explore alternatives. It’s now time to consider fertiliser efficiency, review mineral requirements and optimise all inputs. It may also be time to recognise the role of soil life in your profitability equation. In this final …

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The Power of Plant Growth Promotion - Part 2 1:10:38

3+ y ago1:10:38

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Following on from last month's episode, here we continue to explore the potential of Plant Growth Promoters (PGPs). This information may be particularly timely in light of the massive price hike in NPK fertilisers and farm chemicals – perhaps it's now time to consider alternative yield-building strategies. In this episode, we focus upon chitinase a…

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The Power of Plant Growth Promotion - Stimulating Yield, Quality and Resilience 1:35:56

3+ y ago1:35:56

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Discover the fascinating world of biostimulants in this month's episode of the Nutrition Farming Podcast. Natural inputs that stimulate plant health, resilience and yield are becoming essential tools to help counter both the extremes of climate change and the challenge of rising fertiliser costs. Biostimulants can include both natural substances an…

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Water Management - Nurturing the New Gold 1:24:06

4y ago1:24:06

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In this month’s episode, the focus is on water management. Nutrition Farming is about the interplay between minerals, microbes and humus, but there is a fourth component that is arguably the most important requirement. Water is fast becoming the ‘new gold’, and yet it is so often mismanaged. In this episode, you will discover a host of strategies t…

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The Nuts and Bolts of Single IRB and External IRB Review 11:08

4y ago11:08

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With a growing number of multisite human research studies requiring the use of the NYU Langone Health IRB as the single IRB (sIRB) of record, in addition to studies that require institutional clearance when using an External IRB, a new unit, the External Review Unit has emerged into the Human Research Protection area to manage the work related to t…

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Managing Magnesium - Chlorophyll, Carbohydrates & Climate Change 1:26:12

4y ago1:26:12

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In this episode, we return to the mineral story with a focus on magnesium. This mineral seriously impacts photosynthesis, root growth, plant immunity and nitrogen use efficiency and yet it is so often ignored in the nutrition equation. Here you will discover the cost of that oversight, particularly relevant to climate change resilience. The human h…

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Where to from Here? A Ten Point Action Plan 1:20:43

4y ago1:20:43

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After offering an avalanche of information over the past 16 podcasts, I decided it was time to condense this whirlwind into a simple ten point action plan to help you build your farm's profitability, sustainably. If you could tick off just half of this checklist, you would see measurable yield and quality increases. If you adopt all ten strategies,…

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A Composting Passion – Enhancing your Purpose, Profit and Planet 2:10:17

4y ago2:10:17

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This is a two-hour special that you might choose to enjoy in two or three sittings. In this fascinating, marathon episode, you will discover the benefits, the pitfalls and the profit-building potential of multiple composting methods. You will learn what to embrace and what to avoid in raw materials and we will review the exciting promise of the Joh…

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Virtual Review Part One & Two 11:19

4y ago11:19

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Send us a text In the virtual site reviews Martin shows us a behind the scenes look at the site review of The Alila, Maldives and the Ritz Carlton, Singapore. Watch the videos here: https://youtu.be/HqDFZ560lJo and https://youtu.be/vdrhVLYAIJA Previously Martin or his team would go on site and check that every component of the lighting design is wo…

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The Mycorrhizal Marvel - The Gains From Reclaiming AMF 1:18:54

4y ago1:18:54

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A fascinating insight into the multi-function marvel that is mycorrhizal fungi. 90% of these remarkable creatures are missing in action in our farming soils. Here, you will realise what is means to have lost this workforce, and you will also discover just how they were destroyed. As usual, Graeme Sait will also provide the practical tips and strate…

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Sulphur Resilience - The Secrets Of Nitrogen’s Silent Sister 1:14:07

4+ y ago1:14:07

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Sulphur is considered the fourth most important mineral and yet it is deficient in most soils we test. In this episode, you will come to understand the price of this neglect. Plant, animal and human immunity are sulphur dependent. If you are seeking to reduce chemicals and increase sustainability and profit, then you really need to understand the d…

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In Conversation with Andrew Tang-Smith, Assoc Principal, Woods Bagot, Perth 29:49

4+ y ago29:49

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Send us a text Interested in an Architects perspective on lighting? Martin interviewed Andrew Tang-Smith, Associate Principal at Woods Bagot Architects Perth for this latest instalment of Light Talk Conversations. More from the Light Talk Desk Watch my vlogs, industry dialogues and project tours. Listen to enriching stories, deep insights, and expe…

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Interview with Paley Ho CEO & Founder of Unios Lighting - Light Talk 20:38

4+ y ago20:38

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Send us a text Martin recently interviewed Paley Ho CEO and founder of Unios Lighting in his latest Light Talk conversation. More from the Light Talk Desk Watch my vlogs, industry dialogues and project tours. Listen to enriching stories, deep insights, and expert opinions in my podcast. Learn directly from a master, absorbing the knowledge, techniq…

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The Bones on Boron – The Cell Strength Essential 54:13

4+ y ago54:13

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Understand the high cost of boron neglect in both your soil and your body. Crop resilience, productivity (from early establishment to flowering & fruit fill) and quality are all dramatically impacted when this mineral is missing. Similarly, in our bodies, joint health, bone density, libido, memory and cognition all suffer in the absence of boron. L…

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Earthworms & Mineral Management 1:00:30

4+ y ago1:00:30

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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 can be a genuine game changer. You will be encouraged to address sulphur deficiencies, to master the “money mineral” (potassium), …

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The Manning Building Project — Light Talk 9:54

4+ y ago9:54

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Send us a text Martin walks us through the design of the lighting design as well as the challenges and implementation of the lighting design of his recent project, the Manning Building in Fremantle, Western Australia. More from the Light Talk Desk Watch my vlogs, industry dialogues and project tours. Listen to enriching stories, deep insights, and …

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Naera Hotel and Spa Interview - Light Talk 12:07

4+ y ago12:07

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Send us a text Martin is being interviewed about one of KLD's most recent projects the award winning Naera Hotel and Spa. More from the Light Talk Desk Watch my vlogs, industry dialogues and project tours. Listen to enriching stories, deep insights, and expert opinions in my podcast. Learn directly from a master, absorbing the knowledge, techniques…

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Five Profit Building Tips - Boost Your Productivity and Sustainability 50:05

4+ y ago50:05

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We kick off Season 2 with a jam-packed episode entitled "Five Profit Building Tips". In addition to five exciting soil and plant health strategies, there is also a valuable segment on personal immune health, as well as Graeme's customary dose of humour. This month's episode covers: 1) The importance of putting the microbes behind the minerals; 2) B…

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Phosphate for Free - Unlocking the Lode 48:46

4+ y ago48:46

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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 to reclaim your frozen P reserves with specialist microbes, humates, cover crops and cattle.…

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Understanding the Energiser - Strategies to Stabilise and Reclaim Your Phosphate 33:10

4+ y ago33:10

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The first of a two-part feature on phosphorus. Here, you will discover the key roles of ‘the energy mineral’, while appreciating the difficulties in using this super unstable input. Understanding how to improve phosphate management can seriously improve yield and crop quality, while reducing pest pressure. You will be fascinated by strategies to re…

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Foliar Success Secrets - The Power of Direct Inject (Part 2) 38:40

5y ago38:40

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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 quality and profitability. In this fascinating continuation, Graeme shares multiple tips, including DYI chelation, in-field monit…

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Foliar Success Secrets - The Power of Direct Inject 42:57

5y ago42:57

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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 in all forms of agriculture. Graeme Sait shares all the tips and strategies you can utilise to maximise foliar response in this i…

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Exploring Chemical-Free Plant Protection 45:01

5y ago45:01

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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 food and environmental stewardship from their food producers, it is time to explore the ‘no choice’ premise. In Episode 5 of the Nut…

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The Nitrogen Necessity 33:12

5y ago33:12

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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 problems. Discover how to successfully stabilise, magnify, recycle, store and balance nitrogen, while accessing a greater percentage…

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Harnessing Humus 45:45

5y ago45:45

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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 also includes microbial stimulation, DIY inoculums, herbiciding alternatives and bringing back the mighty earthworm.…

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Special Edition - Immune Enhancement 39:28

5y ago39:28

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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 minerals, vitamins, phytonutrients and probiotics to maximise your resistance.

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Introduction To Nutrition Farming 36:34

5+ y ago36:34

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In this introduction to Nutrition Farming, presenter Graeme Sait explains the core principles behind this revolutionary approach to farming. Graeme Sait is an expert on regenerative agriculture and internationally-acclaimed speaker and educator. His focus is simply on how to grow good food, both profitably and sustainably. Nutrition Farming strateg…