In this episode of Where Inches Matter, Allan Piercy interviews Gerhard Vermaak of Custom Chemistry, developer of BioN - a patented biological nitrogen fixation technology. Over the past three years, replicated New Zealand pasture trials have shown statistically significant results, with BioN matching or exceeding urea performance under commercial conditions.

Topics covered include:
• The energy equation behind nitrogen fixation
• Why microbes need carbon and how photosynthetic bacteria supply it
• The 1000:1 carbon-to-nitrogen relationship explained
• Water rates, soil volume and macro-porosity
• The role of molybdenum, cobalt and iron in nitrogenase function
• Cold weather performance
• Glyphosate, copper and microbial sensitivity
• Why this behaves like a true slow-release nitrogen source
• Patent status and global rollout

This is a technical discussion grounded in field data and real farm experience.

Subscribe for more episodes focused on practical, evidence-based agronomy.

In this episode of Where Inches Matter, Allan Piercy interviews Gerhard Vermaak of Custom Chemistry, developer of BioN - a patented biological nitrogen fixation technology. Over the past three years, replicated New Zealand pasture trials have shown statistically significant results, with BioN matching or exceeding urea performance under commercial conditions.
Topics covered include: &bull; The energy equation behind nitrogen fixation &bull; Why microbes need carbon and how photosynthetic bacteria supply it &bull; The 1000:1 carbon-to-nitrogen relationship explained &bull; Water rates, soil volume and macro-porosity &bull; The role of molybdenum, cobalt and iron in nitrogenase function &bull; Cold weather performance &bull; Glyphosate, copper and microbial sensitivity &bull; Why this behaves like a true slow-release nitrogen source &bull; Patent status and global rollout
This is a technical discussion grounded in field data and real farm experience.
Subscribe for more episodes focused on practical, evidence-based agronomy.

Soil health is the foundation of productive & profitable farming, but why aren't we focused on fixing soil structure and nutrients to improv animal health?

The answers lies just a few inches beneath the surface Where Inches Matter.

Hosted by Allan Piercy—dairy veterinarian-turned-soil nutrient advisor—dives deep into the unseen factors of poor cow performance that are hindering New Zealand dairy farms success.

Drawing on decades of experience in his own rural veterinary practice and hands-on work with farmer's cow health issues.

Allan explores the critical connection between soil compaction, nutrient imbalances, and livestock health. From the unintended consequences of urea use to global insights on soil restoration, this series uncovers practical solutions that can transform pastures, improve crop yields, and enhance animal wellbeing.

Join Allan as he shares his real-world experiences, farmer interviews, and innovative strategies to help farmers build healthier soils and more sustainable operations. Because in farming, small changes beneath the surface can lead to big results above it.

For more information about Agraforum, visit https://agraforum.co.nz/ 

Soil health is the foundation of productive &amp; profitable farming, but why aren't we focused on fixing soil structure and nutrients to improv animal health?
The answers lies just a few inches beneath the surface Where Inches Matter.
Hosted by Allan Piercy&mdash;dairy veterinarian-turned-soil nutrient advisor&mdash;dives deep into the unseen factors of poor cow performance that are hindering New Zealand dairy farms success.
Drawing on decades of experience in his own rural veterinary practice and hands-on work with farmer's cow health issues.
Allan explores the critical connection between soil compaction, nutrient imbalances, and livestock health. From the unintended consequences of urea use to global insights on soil restoration, this series uncovers practical solutions that can transform pastures, improve crop yields, and enhance animal wellbeing.
Join Allan as he shares his real-world experiences, farmer interviews, and innovative strategies to help farmers build healthier soils and more sustainable operations. Because in farming, small changes beneath the surface can lead to big results above it.
For more information about Agraforum, visit <a href="https://agraforum.co.nz/">https://agraforum.co.nz/</a>&nbsp;

How fixing the soil can improve dairy cow health & performance