Grower Packages are designed for farmers, orchardists, vineyards, landscapers and even keen gardeners who understand SFI principles but who are to busy or do not have the resources to implement what they have learnt with us or who just want SFI to take care of everything for them.

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The lower cost packages are a great way to help you assess where you soil is 'positioned' right now so you have a starting point. Each package can be upscaled at anytime and any money you have already paid will be subtracted from the package you want to upscale to.

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Below is a brief description of each package but regardless of package price each of these include analysis for:

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Total Bacteria: (TB) The optimal bacterial biomass in the soil varies according to crop, climate and season. If it is not within the desired range, bacterial inocula or foods may be required.

 

Total Fungi: (TF) As with bacteria, the optimal range varies according to crop, climate and season, and may require amendment in the way of inocula or foods if outside this range.

 

Active Bacteria: (AB) The Active Bacteria i.e. those currently metabolizing organic compounds and directly nourishing the plants. If these levels are too low, bacterial foods may be required to stimulate the dormant population.

 

Active Fungi: (AF) As with bacteria, only those fungi which are currently growing and metabolizing are directly nourishing the plants, so the dormant part of the population may need feeding if the activity is low.

 

Protozoa: (Prots) These large single-celled organisms feed upon bacteria and excrete nitrogen in the plant available form of ammonium, so are essential to healthy plant growth. One morphological group, the Ciliates are an important indicator as to the aerobic conditions of the soil. They prefer to feed on anaerobic bacteria, so a high ciliate population may indicate anaerobic conditions which need to be addressed.

 

Nematodes: (Nem) A very large group of very small worms existing everywhere on earth. Of the soil-dwelling species, some cause significant crop damage, some prey on other nematodes, and most graze on bacteria and fungi. Both the predators and bacterial & fungal feeders cycle nitrogen in to a plant available form. We count the number in a given weight of soil, and identify them to genus and function.

 

Mycorrhizal Colonization: (VAM) Over 90% of all plants of Earth form symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizal fungi. Living inside the roots, these fungi increase the nutrient and water uptake capacity of the plant and protect it against pathogens. We determine what percentage of your roots are colonized, and also look for signs of disease and other damage.

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$250 package

One Total Foodweb Analysis -  If you seek a supported written report detailing our findings and suggested measures for you to undertake to help rehabilitate your soil this will attract a further cost of $50.00 per sample supplied totaling $300.00 per sample.

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$750 package

This includes one total food web analysis supported by a written report detailing our findings and suggested measures for you to undertake to help rehabilitate your soil (normally this would cost an extra $50.00 per sample). This package has an additional two (2) Total Foodweb assessments carried out at appropriate times during the year so that you may monitor your progress and tweak your action plan. At no extra charge you will also receive our popular ‘Compost Tea Brewing Manual’ publication valued at A$ 55.00 free of charge.

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$1000 package

Same as $750 package but this package has an additional four (4) Qualitative Assessments carried out at appropriate times during the year. You will also get two (2) phone consultations to discuss the reports in depth and any key issues you might have plus our popular ‘Brewing Compost Tea’ manual valued at A$ 55.00 free of charge.

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$1500 package - Professional

Same as $1000 package but this package has an additional four (6) Qualitative Assessments carried out at appropriate times during the year. You will also get two (3) phone consultations to discuss the reports in depth and any key issues you might have plus our popular ‘Brewing Compost Tea’ manual valued at A$ 55.00 free of charge.

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$3000 package - Premium

This package is tailored to meet the specific needs of the grower and delivers not only soil analyses but also intensive mentoring from an appointed SFI representative for the term of the contract. A total foodweb and soil chemistry (soluble, exchangeable, and extractable nutrients) test will be performed on the soil samples supplied. Based on these findings a general year-long program for improving the soil food web will be created and supplied to the grower. The program will determine the most practical means of funding the transition from a chemical growing system to a biological paradigm. Where possible the goal will be a cost neutral exercise while in transition. Ongoing interactions with the SFI representative will ensure you are able to remain on track to reach the desired outcomes painlessly.

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SPECIALIZED PACKAGES

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SFI Silver Grower / Manufacturer Package: A$6000

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• Ten hrs. of consultancy time with an SFI consultant to clarify test results and incorporating suggestions on the next steps to take, in person or over the phone, or email / Skype depending on your circumstances

 

• Recommended actions to achieve required results

 

• Suggestions of known and approved (by SFI) quality products to use

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• Six (6) Quantitative full spectrum Biological Analysis

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• Four Qualitative assays

 

• Two Chemistry analysis: Albrecht/Reams micro nutrients & total extractable nutrients

 

• One leaf analysis: Biology (aides in telling you if your biological foliage management is working)

 

• Compost supplied for up to three 1000L batches of compost tea applications, giving you an average (subject to quality of your compost tea made) area of spray coverage of up to 100 Ha or 220 acres per 1000l batches made

 

• All data supplied via Excel spread sheet for grower to understand DVD how to make organic compost

 

• Total value of this package exceeds $8,000.00 + GST

 

• This package incorporates either product manufacture or primary producer consultancy aspects, our goal is to help you achieve full biological productivity within a three year period, sooner if possible, saving you many hours and considerable money from a management and input point of view, while also giving you peace of mind that there are either none or very few harmful chemicals being used. We also can help you achieve organic status if this is what you are seeking to achieve.

 

• Some of our results have seen fertilizer, insect and disease inputs reduced totally or in the very least reduced by up to 75% over a three year period. With water savings and soil quality being seen in almost every situation, if you as the primary producer follow the suggested management course put in place.

 

• Different results may be seen depending on soil history and continued management practices used.

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SFI Gold Growers Package: A$12,000

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• Twenty five hours of consultancy time to clarify test results while incorporating suggestions on the next steps to take, along with aiding you with compost tea brewing information achieved via phone, email and or Skype via the internet

 

• Two physical visits to aid you in your management program via a SFI trained advisor over 12 months (if available in area)

 

• Recommended actions to achieve required results

 

• Suggestions of known and approved (by SFI) quality products/ inputs to use

 

• Ten Quantitative full Biological spectrum Analysis Four Qualitative assays OR one place in our 1 day microscope course, teaching you how to tell if your Compost tea is viable

 

• Four Chemistry analysis: Albrecht/Reams micronutrients & total extractable nutrients

 

• Two leaf analysis: Biology (aides in telling you if your biological foliage management is working or achieving results)

 

• 1000L Compost Brewer with all attachment’s

 

• Compost supplied for up to six compost tea applications (depending on quality of your compost tea brewing each 1000 liters will achieve up to 250HA of application)

 

• All data supplied via Excel spread sheet for grower to understand

 

• DVD how to make organic compost

 

• Five DVD set True Fertility- compost and compost tea workshop Six DVD set Critical invisible work shop

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Footnote

Some of our results have seen fertilizer, insect and disease inputs reduced totally or in the very least reduced by up to 75% over a three year period. With water savings and soil quality being seen in almost every situation, if you as the primary producer follow the suggested management course put in place.

 

Different results may be seen depending on soil history and continued management practices used. Payments are to be made in a two stages as are the services, first payment upon starting this program, second payment to be made within 6 months of the start of this contract.

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SFI Platinum Grower Package: $20,000

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• Forty hrs of SFI consultancy to clarify test results and incorporating suggestions on an acceptable management system to be followed, this will be done via ph. email or SKYPE

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• Four physical visits to aid you in your management program via a SFI trained adviser over 12 months (if available in your area)

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• Recommended actions to achieve required results

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• Suggestions of known and approved (by SFI) quality products to use

 

• Twenty four Quantitative full BIOLOGICAL spectrums Analysis

 

• Two training places in SFI microscope course when held

 

• Eight Chemistry analyses: Albrecht/Reams micronutrients & total extractable nutrients

 

• Four leaf analysis: Biology (aides in telling you if your biological foliage management is working)

 

• 1000L Compost brewer (full kit provided with enough inputs for nine batches)

 

• Compost supplied for up to nine compost tea applications

 

• All data supplied via Excel spread sheet for grower to understand

 

• Two places in SFI Microscope courses (two people to be trained when held )

 

• DVD how to make organic compost Five

 

• DVD set True Fertility- compost and compost tea workshop

 

• Six DVD set Critical invisible work shop CD Row crops and Veggies CD Compost Tea CD Plant crop overview

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This package incorporates either product manufacture or primary producer consultancy aspects, our goal is to help you achieve full biological productivity within a three year period, sooner if possible, saving you many hours and considerable money from a management and input point of view, while also giving you peace of mind that there are either none or very few harmful chemicals being used. We also can help you achieve organic status if this is what you are seeking to achieve.

 

Footnote

Some of our results have seen fertilizer, insect and disease inputs reduced totally or in the very least reduced by up to 75% over a three year period. With water savings and soil quality being seen in almost every situation, if you as the primary producer follow the suggested management course put in place.

 

Different results may be seen depending on soil history and continued management practices used. Payments are to be made in a two stages as are the services, first payment upon starting this program, second payment to be made within 6 months of the start of this contract

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