Land unproductive for 50 years grew a viable barley crop after MaxSil in 2020. The treated area produced an excellent crop again in 2022 while the untreated control failed.
Barley grown from MaxSil coated seed was compared with an untreated control on extreme salt scald at Kellerberrin, WA. The treated barley showed better germination, bigger roots and less disease than the untreated control.
Harvest footage from the Stevens family farm captures what the growers describe as 'our best ever crop on this paddock'. Ground cover is returning on the treated salt scald.
Neil Bredhauer has used MaxSil granules for six years at his Toowoomba avocado orchard. He reports picking 30 tonnes of export quality avocados off one hectare, with no chemical sprays.
Sellars Bananas reports bringing leaf speckle under control with MaxSil at Mission Beach, Queensland. The growers now see better bunch shape, firmer fruit and less waste.
Replicated Colombian tomato trials found yield increases of up to 43% with MaxSil. Shelf life was extended by 68% at 35 days post harvest.
Replicated rice trials in Colombia's Meta region found up to 47% yield increase with MaxSil, nitrogen and compost. MaxSil alone delivered up to 21% yield increase.
Agronomist Katrina of Peel Ag brings 33 years in agronomy and experience as a fifth generation farmer to her own hard red soils. She explains where plant available silicon fits in a fertiliser program to save costs and drive income.
An overview of plant available silicon, why most cropping soils are short of it, and MaxSil's Circular Pathway from recycled glass to fertiliser. Includes WA barley trial results of 15% to 30% yield increases.
