Unlocking Nutrition and a New Way of Farming, with Summit Park Enterprises
Chris Parker and his family were among the first breeders to purchase Texel embryos in Australia and their work has since formed the...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Understanding Urea as an Organic Molecule
Urea is an organic compound (containing carbon atoms), found in plants, animals and soils, and is a breakdown product from the metabolism...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Dec 19, 2023
- 2 min
Timing of Phosphorus Management for Optimal Potato Production
Timing is a critically important aspect of nutrient management. It impacts everything from crop health, to return on investment, to the...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Dec 19, 2023
- 2 min
Motivated to Make the Switch to Phosta K
Ken Bailey of Haslen Technologies collaborates with farmers to improve the quality of their soil and pasture, ultimately looking to...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Sep 21, 2023
- 3 min
Phosta K – Organic Potash – Hitting the Sweet Spot in the Sandy Soils of WA
Many farmers look to soil specialists and animal specialists when identifying opportunities to strengthen their farming operation. For...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Sep 21, 2023
- 2 min
Pasture Feed Compared to Forage and Concentrates – What’s the Best Bang for your Buck?
A recent analysis of the cost of dairy pasture (dry matter) in Australia, compared to alternative feeds, including forage and feed...
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Kate from ECTOL
- May 18, 2022
- 2 min
Gippsland Jersey Dairy Farmer Makes the Switch to ECTOL
Dairy Farmers Matt and Caroline Wilson run 160 jersey cows (plus replacements) across their 240 acre property in Gippsland, Victoria....
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Kate from ECTOL
- Apr 27, 2022
- 1 min
Welcome Cameron Turner to the ECTOL Team
ECTOL is pleased to welcome Cameron Turner to the ECTOL team, representing the Hunter Valley region and surrounds. Cameron and his team...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Apr 27, 2022
- 1 min
Sowing winter pastures, but trying to combat the rising costs of MAP, DAP and UREA?
If you normally sow your pastures or crops with MAP or DAP, you could achieve the same (if not better) results with 10-20L/hectare of...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Mar 17, 2022
- 1 min
Rethink Your Sowing Strategy with ECTOL Liquid Fertilsier
Do you normally sow seedlings with MAP, followed by a hit of nitrogen post emergence? Not only can this be inefficient, but it can also...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Aug 30, 2021
- 2 min
Time For a New Nitrogen Strategy?
With urea prices expected to remain up to 25% higher than last season, many farmers are reconsidering their nitrogen strategy to...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Aug 30, 2021
- 3 min
The Road to Organics, with John McKay
September is Organic Awareness Month – ECTOL’s Director, John McKay, shares the story behind ECTOL’s expansion into organics, creating a...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
Frost and cold shock can destroy horticultural yields, quality and profitability. Invest in spring, with frost protection from ECTOL.
Horticultural crops, which may need cold weather to set fruit, are often lost to late frost and sudden cold temperatures, impacting fruit...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
Concerned about frost ruining your crops? ECTOL Protect and Grow offers peace of mind to farmers.
Protect your wheat and cereal crops from frost and chill, for as little as $25/ha Frost and chill present a major threat to wheat and...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Fertiliser Toxicity, Fertiliser Placement and Timing of Application with Oil Seed and Cereal Crops.
After heavy rains and colder than normal soil conditions, there is confidence that the Eastern States could be looking towards another...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
Need a New Fertiliser Supplier? ECTOL Are The Experts You Can Trust
We know that some farmers are struggling to access their regular fertilisers and are considering new suppliers. If you’re thinking about...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
Annual Pastures Ready for Nitrogen? ECTOL’s Got You Covered!
If you’ve planted your annual pastures, it’s time to start thinking about boosting growth with an application of Nitrogen. However, many...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Wet Summer Prompts Early Planting, Maximised by ECTOL STARTER
Australia has recorded its wettest summer in 5 years. With existing moisture in the ground and above-average autumn rains expected in...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Experiencing Shipping Delays? Consider Switching to ECTOL for Fast, Local Delivery
Many farmers are experiencing shipping delays with international fertilisers and nutritional inputs. ECTOL’s liquid nutrition range is...
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Kate from ECTOL
- Feb 28, 2021
- 1 min
Autumn - The Perfect Time to Start Thinking About Post-Harvest Nutrition
Post-harvest application of Nitrotain+TE can boost your spring bud nutrient levels Research shows that 30-40% of new seasonal nitrogen...
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