IN99
June 7, 2019
COMBINING AERIAL SURVEY AND GROUND TRUTHING TO ESTABLISH PLANT HEALTH OF COTTON CROP
How Technology is playing an Important Role in Identifying Nutrient Need
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery and
Richard Stone
This IN discusses the results of a recent collaborative case study between Richard Stone, RLF’s NSW Field Operations Manager, and Peter Borella, Director Agaerial Imaging. A drone was used to identify the health of a cotton crop at Griffith, NSW Australia. Crops View Article Download PDF
IN98
October 5, 2018
THE BENEFITS OF INTEGRATED FERTILISER MANAGEMENT (IFM)
FOR COTTON

Improved Fertiliser Efficiency for Modern Cotton Crops
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This IN explains how an Integrated Fertiliser Management program (IFM) enables collaboration and interaction between seed, root and foliage to improve fertiliser efficiency in modern cotton crops. Products View Article Download PDF
IN97
June 19, 2018
Zinc Report
A World-wide Problem for our Soils Special Report 2018
By : Carol Phillips
Zinc is essential for all forms of life. It is especially important for crops, and it is known that zinc deficiency can lead to poor crop yields. By having a basic knowledge of the dynamics of the soil, and by understanding the uptake and transport of zinc in crops better, a response to overcoming soil zinc deficiency can be implemented. To help farmers and growers understand this global problem RLF has prepared a Special Zinc Report. Products View Article Download PDF
IN96
July 6, 2018
RLF PRODUCTS DELIVER GREAT RESULTS IN UNSEASONALLY
DRY CONDITIONS

Pasture Plus and PowerN26 combine to produce healthy pasture
By : Greg Kaynes
Significant results were recently achieved from a demonstration trial facilitated by RLF on a dairy property in Grafton, NSW. During May 2018 Grafton only received 5mm of rain and this fell well before the commencement of the trial. During the course of the trial no further rain was received, so the trial was conducted in very unseasonal, adverse conditions. Products View Article Download PDF
IN95
June 1, 2018
AN INSIGHT INTO INTEGRATED FERTILISER MANAGEMENT FOR WHEAT IN CHINA
How IFM Delivers the same benefits to Small-scale Farming
By : Melanie Wu
This IN highlights the growth and quality benefits of an Integrated Fertiliser Management program at a small-scale wheat farming enterprise in China. Products View Article Download PDF
IN94
April 30, 2018
CAMBODIA’S FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH RLF CROP NUTRITION
XFoliar-1 & XFoliar-2 Specialty Fertiliser Delivers Excellent Outcomes
By : Carol Phillips
Two field trials on rice crops of the 2-part Specialty Fertiliser product XFoliar-1 and XFoliar-2 were recently undertaken in Cambodia. The trials proved successful with several measurable and positive outcomes. View the pictorial INSIGHT as provided by crop science products Distributor Jebsen & Jessen (Cambodia). Products View Article Download PDF
IN93
May 18, 2018
PLASMA POWER DRIVES RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR MILK PRODUCTION
Does your Pasture need Trace Element Deficiency Addressed?
By : Greg Kaynes
9:1 ROI and in excess of $5,000 profit over one week of the life of a dairy business because of increased grass production – all true, with the results of an evaluation trial of Plasma Power foliar fertiliser on a 14-hectare paddock carrying 200 Jersey cows on a dairy property in New South Wales. Products View Article Download PDF
IN92
December 15, 2017
CROP NUTRITION FERTILISER AND CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS WORKING TOGETHER
Broadacre Plus Ultra Foliar and Bactericide deliver better rice outcomes
By : Melanie Wu
This IN compares a rice field that underwent three demonstration and evaluation treatments. RLF product Broadacre Plus Ultra Foliar was combined with a crop bactericide as part of the trial process and was shown to deliver many positive benefits. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN91
July 14, 2017
EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF
BSN SUPERSTRIKE

Comparative Analysis and Microbial Testing of Samples from Canola Crop
By : Dr. Hooshang Nassery
This IN highlights the early growth and microbial testing milestones of a canola crop in South Australia. One section of the trial crop was treated with BSN Superstrike (BSNSS) and the other treated with a competitor seed treatment product. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN90
June 30, 2017
PLASMA FUSION ULTRA FOLIAR GIVES YIELD ADVANTAGE
Return on Investment for Chickpea Crop
By : Greg Kaynes
This IN discusses the return on investment (ROI) results for a chickpea trial, experimenting with Plasma Fusion on the property of a client in Moree, (northern New South Wales), Australia. Products View Article Download PDF
IN89
June 16, 2017
BSN SUPERSTRIKE TRIAL
DELIVER RESULTS

Comparing Two Rice Fields Shows How Vital it is to Fertilise the Seed
By : Echo Dong
This IN documents a field trip undertaken by the RLF Technical Team in Hubei Province China. Using photographs and measurements, it shows the differences between the Control field and the field treated with RLF BSN Superstrike (BSNSS). Products View Article Download PDF
IN88
June 2, 2017
PASTURE PLUS AND A STUDY OF WEIGHT GAIN IN CATTLE
How Pasture Plus adds value and improves the 'bottom line'
By : Greg Kaynes
This IN discusses the results and outcomes of a weight gain trial in which a group of cattle were closely monitored both before, and after, grazing on pasture treated with Pasture Plus on the property of a client in Walcha, New South Wales Australia. Products View Article Download PDF
IN87
March 17, 2017
INTEGRATED FERTILISER MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON FERTILISER USE EFFICIENCY AND YIELD
Efficient use of nitrogen in Australia lags behind the rest of the world
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This IN addresses the imperative facing Australian farmers to become more efficient with fertiliser use for their crops, especially for broadacre and field enterprises. The inefficient use of nitrogen in Australia is cause for concern and RLF’s Integrated Fertiliser Management (IFM) program provides a valuable option to address this. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN86
January 17, 2017
THE POWER OF RLF
SPECIALTY FERTILISERS

With 12 Nutrients in every Application they deliver Outstanding Results
By : Echo Dong
This IN tells the story of one cabbage growers experience when he used RLF Specialty Fertilisers his way! They were Seed Priming, BSN Superstrike and Ultra Foliar Fruits & Veggies Plus. Products View Article Download PDF
IN85
November 29, 2016
RLF PASTURE PLUS AND LUCERNE
Significant Results and Economic Benefits in just 28 days
By : Greg Kaynes
RLF's Pasture Plus has once again displayed its unique qualities. The results of a recent lucerne trial, conducted over an 80 hectare, non irrigated paddock are extraordinary. See how the trial was run, and what result was achieved. The results of this trial, if replicated across an entire season of lucerne growing could mean substantial economic return for the grower. Crop-Specific Foliar Pasture Plus continues to impress growers of pasture crops and you are encouraged to use this testimonial experience with your clients. Products View Article Download PDF
IN84
September 30, 2016
RLF SPONSORS AN AGRICULTURE AIRPLANE CONTROL TECHNICAL EXCHANGE MEETING IN CHINA
Crop spraying of Rice with Broadacre Plus delivers significant yield increase
By : Echo Dong
The Agriculture Airplane Control Observation Tour and Technical Exchange meeting of Medicine and Fertiliser Integration for Rice was held in Yiyang on 16th July 2016. A demonstration of drone technology 'the rice airplane' successfully showed the advantage of this method of foliar spraying and the results of the field measurements using RLF products were announced. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN83
May 6, 2016
GREAT RESULTS FOR RICE
AND GRAPES

With RLF Ultra Foliar and RLF Dynamo – two very versatile products
By : Carter Li
This IN captures the results of RLF's Ultra Foliar Broadacre Plus and Dynamo High-P products in pictures when used recently by farmers in China on rice and grape crops. Products View Article Download PDF
IN82
April 4, 2016
BENEFITS DERIVED FROM IFM OF PASTURE CROPS
Rich and rewarding outcomes for you and your animal stock
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This IN lists a range of benefits for grass and legume pasture crops when Pasture Plus is used as part of an Integrated Fertiliser Management (IFM) program. Products View Article Download PDF
IN81
February 19, 2016
NEW ZEALAND ROUND-UP OF 2015
Beneficial results coming in from a selection of RLF trials
By : Jason Reid
This insight presents a photographic snapshot of some of the successes experienced in 2015 by clients of RLF's Distributor Partner in New Zealand. They have all shown an interest in RLF's integrated fertiliser management (IFM) approach to fertilising, as well as the use of other RLF foliar products. Products View Article Download PDF
IN80
February 5, 2016
NITROGEN INDUCED ZINC AND
COPPER DEFICIENCY

Is this a problem for you ?
By : Richard Stone
This IN explores the proposition of nitrogen induced zinc and copper deficiency and how the careful monitoring of fertiliser routines is required to ensure the correct balance of trace elements is maintained to bring about successful crop outcomes. Products View Article Download PDF
IN79
November 12, 2015
MODIFYING FERTILISER
APPLICATION RATES

When Low Rainfall and Tough Economic Conditions Prevail
By : Richard Stone
This IN explores the position often faced by farmers and growers when they manage difficult periods of productivity because of adverse climatic and economic conditions. There are always difficult years imposed by low rainfall and other seasonal conditions that place stress on farm budgets. Can input costs such as expenditure on fertiliser be reduced by modifying application rates to help out at these times ? Products View Article Download PDF
IN78
October 23, 2015
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PRIMING THE SEED AND COATING THE SEED
And how this Important Difference is often Misunderstood
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight (IN) is in response to questions often asked by farmers and growers at trade shows and information sessions. It appears that confusion exists about the fundamental differences of the two 'use of seed' strategies for farmers to access trace elements. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN77
September 25, 2015
MIXING BSN SEED PRIMER WITH SEED-COATING PRODUCTS
Can it be done safely and stably ?
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
Compatibility questions often get asked, and this RLF Insight gives the assurance and confidence needed to safely use BSN Seed Primer with seeds that have been, or are about to be coated with other product. This Insight explains the method to achieve this both stably and without loss of effectiveness. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN74
July 20, 2015
MIXING PLASMA FUSION WITH ‘CRUSADER’ AND ‘HUSSAR’
Important compatibility issues involving loss of efficacy
By : Steve Wornes
An RLF client in New South Wales, Australia, reported a drop in performance of Crusader and Hussar in controlling grasses when tank mixed with Plasma Fusion. Because RLF's representative understood a potential conflict existed because Plasma Fusion drops the pH, technical advice was sought from the Chemist. It was the client's belief that both these herbicides were dual purpose grass/broad-leaf control agents. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN73
July 24, 2015
THE CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY OF PLASMA POWER WITH ‘UNIMAZ 250SL’ AND ‘SPARK’
The Importance of Understanding the Reactions and Responses
By : Steve Wornes
Understanding the compatibility issues surrounding the mixing of chemicals with fertiliser products is fundamental to good farm practice. This Insight gives the very best advice about tank mixing RLF's Plasma Power with 'UNIMAZ 250SL' and 'SPARK'. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN72
July 20, 2015
THE POWER OF RLF ULTRA FOLIAR
With 12 Nutrients in every Application it delivers Outstanding Results
By : Melanie Wu
This IN captures the results of RLF's Ultra Foliar in photographs, when used recently by farmers in China on a variety of crop types and in a variety of
growing regions.
Products View Article Download PDF
IN71
July 17, 2015
COMPATIBILITY QUESTIONS INVOLVING PLASMA POWER
With Paradigm (DOW Agrosciences), Cadence WG and AmistarXtra (Syngenta) and MCPA LVE
By : Steve Wornes
Compatibility of chemicals when tank mixing is very important and often complex. Recently the question of compatibility with several agricultural chemicals when mixed with RLF's Plasma Power was asked. RLF's Senior Process Chemist has given a detailed and technical response in an effort to cover all scenarios involving the above listed chemicals and has concluded this four-way tank mix should be okay, subject to certain criteria. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN70
June 30, 2015
THE POWER AND THE PROOF OF RLF PASTURE PLUS
Phenomenal Results showing Quantity and Quality Pasture
By : Greg Kaynes
The results of a recent trial of Pasture Plus on a cattle grazing property in New South Wales, Australia, certainly look good enough on paper – even though the Evaluation Trial is in its early days. The vision of the pasture crop is astounding. Products View Article Download PDF
IN69
October 19, 2015
BEVERLY LAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMITTEE (LCDC) TRIAL
A review of the 5-year randomised trial program of Field Crops
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This IN presents an abridged version of the 5-year trial of a completely randomised design with three replicates and nine nutritional treatments, as conducted by Mr Bill Roy of Agricultural Consulting and Research Services Pty Ltd during the period 1997 to 2002. The crops in rotation were : Eradu wheat (1997), Pallinup oat (1998), Karoo canola (1999), Carnamah wheat (2000) and Calingiri wheat (2001). Products View Article Download PDF
IN68
June 3, 2015
USING MANCOZEB
Is it compatible with RLF's Canola Plus ?
By : Steve Wornes
Compatibility issues, and questions involving the mixing of chemicals with the RLF product range, are always interesting and form part of an important ongoing education process for farmers. The question of whether Mancozeb (a fungicide manufactured internationally by a leading chemical company) when used with Canola Plus could cause the yellowing of leaves on a grower's apple crop has prompted a detailed response from RLF's Senior Process Chemist. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN67
July 16, 2015
THE POWER OF BSN SUPERSTRIKE
Is 'El Nino' Clouding your
Cropping Decisions ?
By : Richard Stone
This IN discusses the outcomes and beneficial 'start to life' for seeds primed with BSN Superstrike as opposed to those with no seed priming treatment at all. It showcases an experiment in which seeds were planted under conditions stressed to simulate those that are often associated with limited seasonal rainfall or drought. Products View Article Download PDF
IN66
April 10, 2015
HOW ROOT GROWTH DRIVES YIELD AND CROP OUTCOMES
Understanding the Engine Room
of the Plant
By : Richard Stone
This IN discusses the successful crop outcomes achieved in both quantity and quality when the benefits of a fertiliser regime that better supports root growth and the development of greater organic root mass are fully understood and implemented by farmers and growers. Products View Article Download PDF
IN65
March 19, 2015
EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF BSN TREATMENT ON SEED GERMINATION AND VIGOUR
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight (IN) is in response to questions asked by RLF's Distributor and Seed Partner about techniques and strategies in measuring the effect of BSN treatment on seed germination and vigour. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN64
March 16, 2015
SEED TESTS
What do they Mean to the Farmer ?
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
The question of Seed Tests and what they actually mean often gets asked. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN63
March 16, 2015
HOW PASTURE CROPS RESPOND TO DIFFERING FERTILISER ROUTINES
Is it possible to just use Pasture Plus ?
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
A question was recently asked by Greg Kaynes, (Area Sales Manager Northern NSW/Southern QLD) about the response and results of Pasture Plus that he was observing within a trial that is being currently undertaken by him. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN62
March 2, 2015
NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST SEED TREATMENT EXPERIENCE WITH BSN
The Microscope on an Encouraging and Exciting Future
By : Jason Reid
Corn growing contractor Bernard Cranswick, of Cranswick Farming Gisborne, on New Zealand's North Island is one of NZ's first users of BSN Seed Primer (BSN). As a result there is much interest in the outcome, and the microscope has been applied to this crop as it slowly but surely makes its way to harvest. Products View Article Download PDF
IN61
February 26, 2015
FEED TEST RESULTS FOR
PASTURE PLUS

At the Walcha Dairy Trial Site
By : Greg Kaynes
This IN examines in detail the outstanding results achieved when samples were taken and analysed by an accredited independent laboratory in New South Wales. Products View Article Download PDF
IN60
February 24, 2015
IFM RESULTS FROM
‘BRITTAS’ HARVEST

Excellent Yield and Profit Details from RLF's Demonstration Site at Canowindra NSW Australia
By : Richard Stone
In this Insight, RLF discusses the results of the 'Brittas' Harvest conducted at its demonstration site at Canowindra NSW, Australia in late 2014. Products View Article Download PDF
IN59
February 25, 2015
UNDERSTANDING ENDOPHYTES
A fungus found in grass and other
plant species
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
The following question has been asked by RLF's New Zealand Distributor Jason Reid on behalf of his clients. Can you please advise of any known or noted effect of BSN on endophyte viability. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN58
January 19, 2015
THE Q&A OF QAC’S – QUARTERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS
Helping our partners meet their compliance oblications
By : Steve Wornes
Some very sound discussion has arisen from RLF's New Zealand distribution partner with respect to the Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QAC). Technical View Article Download PDF
IN57
January 16, 2015
THE Q&A OF AMINO ALCOHOLS
Helping our partners meet their compliance oblications
By : Steve Wornes
RLF's New Zealand distribution partner has raised some challenging questions with respect to the obligations required of them before NZ produce - such as Apples - can be exported to the European Union (EU) marketplace. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN56
November 13, 2014
10 BIG TRENDS FOR AGRICULTURE This Insight shares the article of Jim Carroll – Trends and Innovation Expert and recognised worldwide as a ‘thought leader’ and authority on: global trends; rapid business model change; business transformation in a period of economic uncertainty; and the necessity for fast paced innovation. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN55
October 27, 2014
THE GOOD EFFECTS OF PLANT MILK
IN WATERMELON

By : Melanie Wu
This Insight highlights the increased performance in a watermelon crop after using Plant Milk High-N and Plant Milk High-K. Products View Article Download PDF
IN54
October 20, 2014
LESS IS MORE
By : Dr. Hooshang Nassery
This Insight is about the ‘Ask the Doctor’ inquiry of Greg Kaynes – Area Sales Manager (NNSW / SQLD) about the effectiveness of foliar products in acid soils than with foliar of alkaline pH. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN53
October 1, 2014
THE CONTINUING STORY OF
PASTURE PLUS

New photographic evidence of the beneficial effects of Pasture Plus
By : Greg Kaynes
This Insight examines the comparison of root systems between unsprayed pasture and those sprayed with Pasture Plus at varying application rates. Products View Article Download PDF
IN52
September 12, 2014
NEW FERTILISER STRATEGY GIVES GREAT RESULTS
Achieving long-term gain to a healthier all-round system with BSN-SS
By : Greg Elliot
This Insight is based on an article that appeared in the newspaper 'Farm Weekly' dated 29 October 2009 about the results of a newly introduced fertiliser system using BSN Superstrike (BSN-SS). In parenthesis, this remarkable story is re-told, as the message itself is timeless. Products View Article Download PDF
IN51
September 1, 2014
‘THE TALE OF TWO PADDOCKS’
The beneficial effects and outcomes of Pasture Plus
By : Greg Kaynes
This Insight examines the comparison between unsprayed pasture and those sprayed with Pasture Plus on two pastoral properties in New South Wales. Products View Article Download PDF
IN50
August 27, 2014
BE PART OF RLF’S PRIVATE FIELD DAY!
By : Carol Phillips
On 25th July 2014, RLF's Managing Director Mr Ken Hancock and team went to Erangy Springs Farm in the Midwest of Western Australian, near the regional centre of Geraldton. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN49
August 19, 2014
SHOW OFF, GET UP AND GO!
By : Zhang Xuekun
This Insight highlights the excellent results achieved when a grape grower used Dynamo Fertigation, combined with his water facilities, as part of a
controlled experiment.
Products View Article Download PDF
IN48
August 18, 2014
BSN SEED TREATMENT FOR BROADACRE WHEAT GROWERS
By : Robert Gill
This insight examines the comparison between untreated broadacre wheat crops with those treated with BSN Superstrike (BSN SS) in one evolving experiment. Products View Article Download PDF
IN47
August 15, 2014
TO MIX OR NOT TO MIX
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight is about the ‘Ask the Doctor’ inquiry of Mr. Greg Kaynes – RLF’s Area Sales Manager (NNSW / SQLD) about whether UREA can be applied (mixed) with RLF’s Pasture Plus. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN46
August 4, 2014
TOO LITTLE, TOO MUCH
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight is about the ‘Ask the Doctor’ inquiry of Mr. Greg Kaynes – RLF’s Area Sales Manager (NNSW / SQLD) about the optimal % of organic matter in soil. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN45
July 18, 2014
FROM THE ARCHIVES – POTATOES IN THE LATE 1990’s
By : Ross Coleman
Looking back through the RLF archives revealed the following series of interesting photographs showing the performance of RLF products on potatoes during the
late 1990’s.
Products View Article Download PDF
IN44
July 4, 2014
FERTILISER INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT (FIM) TILLER COUNT
By : Richard Stone
The following images and results are from a controlled program that measured tiller count. Presented by Richard Stone, the NSW Field Operations Manager for RLF, it was carried out at a Fertiliser Integration Management site in Canowindra, New South Wales. Products View Article Download PDF
IN43
June 23, 2014
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, SIGNIFICANT RESULTS FOR CORN
By : RLF China
This Insight highlights the significant results of BSN Superstrike on corn, as shared by farmers in Hunan Province, China. Products View Article Download PDF
IN42
June 13, 2014
TESTED AND RECOMMENDED!
By : Greg Kaynes
This Insight highlights TAGS – RLF product resellers who operate with seven agronomists that work hand in hand with Mr. Greg Kaynes – RLF Area Sales Manager. TAGS have been strong supporters of BSN Superstrike and have recently provided successful trial results that they have accomplished. Products View Article Download PDF
IN41
January 29, 2014
FOLIAR FERTILISER VERSUS
SOIL FERTILISER

A guide to the key differences and a plan for utilising the benefits of both
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight shows the key differences and comparison between the benefits delivered by both foliar fertilisers and soil fertilisers. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN40
May 6, 2014
FOR YEARS, PASTURE PLUS HAS PERFORMED SO WELL FOR
OUR CLIENTS

By : Ross Coleman
This Insight shows excellent result from our Pasture Plus. This is very unique because it was developed and formulated specifically for grass/clover pastures. I am RLF’s South Australian Manager, and am based in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. I have been representing RLF’s products to a wide range of broadacre, pasture, horticulture and viticulture clients for over 20 years. Products View Article Download PDF
IN39
April 20, 2015
RESEARCH RESULTS THROUGH
THE YEARS

Support shown by South Australian research findings for RLF's IFM Strategy
By : Ross Coleman
This Insight (IN) supports the RLF Integrated Fertiliser Management (IFM) strategy of applying nutrients to seed, soil and foliage, over that of a soil-based fertiliser strategy alone. It also gives reference to similar research findings in Australia and overseas. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN38
February 28, 2014
IS YOUR SOWING RATE RIGHT?
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight discusses how a minimum input strategy can be, on average, a winner for cereal crop growers in the sandy soils of Western Australia. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN37
February 28, 2014
RLF REVISITS CITRUS GROVE
By : Richard Stone
This Insight ponders the question of how and why some growers get into difficulties with costeffective performance of their orchards and shows how risk can be reduced with a nutritionally balanced RLF Fertigation and Foliar program. Crops View Article Download PDF
IN36
February 28, 2014
PRACTICING WHAT I PREACH
By : Grant Borgward
This insight involves the personal experiences of one of RLF's National Managers gained from using RLF products including BSN Superstrike. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN35
February 28, 2014
KNOW THE ‘LEAF TILLER LANGUAGE’
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight explains everything you need to know about the leaf formation of plants, especially wheat and
cereal crops.
Technical View Article Download PDF
IN34
March 1, 2014
‘THE FOLIAR RESULT JUST KEEP ON COMING IN’
By : Ross Coleman
This Insight demonstrates the obvious benefits received when a Barley grower combined seed treated with BSN Superstrike with a regular program of foliar spray
Plasma 828.
Products View Article Download PDF
IN33
November 19, 2015
GLYPHOSATE-INDUCED TRACE ELEMENT DEFICIENCY
What it is and how to Mitigate
the Problems
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight explains the effects of Glyphosate on both crop yield and the soil. It outlines ways and means of mitigating many of the problems associated with its use through good farm practice and management. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN32
February 28, 2014
EFFECTIVE SUBSOIL UTILISATION
By : Grant Borgward
This Insight shows the restrictions caused by hard pan in soils and provides an answer using tilling methods plus BSN Superstrike and Foliar spraying to enhance
soil profile.
Products View Article Download PDF
IN31
February 21, 2014
RESULTS JUST TUR-RIFIC!
By : Ross Coleman
This Insight highlights the experience of an irrigated, ‘Kikuyu’ turf operator who used Pasture Plus + Urea Foliar Tank Mix to improve his crop's growth and quality. Products View Article Download PDF
IN30
February 28, 2014
LET’S REFLECT FOR A MOMENT This Insight reflects on the rising costs of chemicals and fertilisers for farmers forcing them to review their practices and embrace change. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN29
February 28, 2014
FAR TOO RISKY TO MISS POST- HARVEST MANAGEMENT
By : Ross Coleman
This Insight shows that despite difficult growing conditions the successes achieved by grape growers when Viticulture Plus or Plasma 828 has been integrated into the Foliar/Fertigation Fertiliser Program. Products View Article Download PDF
IN28
February 28, 2014
GREAT AREA, GREAT RESULT
By : Craig Hartin
This Insight showcases a grower of Sorghum and his first experience using a combined seed and Foliar Program developed by RLF – and the great
results achieved.
Products View Article Download PDF
IN27
February 28, 2014
A WORRYING MISTAKE TURNS OUT OK
By : Richard Stone
This Insight highlights how it is never too late to implement remedial practices that bring about best possible outcomes and how Cereal Plus Zinc proved its worth for a wheat grower. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN26
February 28, 2014
THE NEED TO IMPROVE WATER AND FERTILISER EFFICIENCY
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight observes the fertiliser manufacturing costs that rise with the rise in the cost of fuel and how water use efficiency and harvest index will become increasingly important to growers. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN25
February 28, 2014
HAPPY CUSTOMERS ARE
PROUD CUSTOMERS
This Insight expresses the delight one farmer has felt since introducing an RLF Foliar program and how he has gone about telling the passers-by. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN24
February 28, 2014
FOLIAR IN HYDROPONICS?
By : RLF Correspondents
This Insight showcases CSF + Nutricover tank mix being ‘blown’ across lettuce and the benefit to plant health, growth and quality from foliar-applying phosphorus and trace elements. Products View Article Download PDF
IN23
February 28, 2014
‘BIG’ IS NOT THE BE ALL AND END ALL – ‘SMALL’ ALSO PROFITS
By : Regional Correspondent
This Insight highlights the value of all scales of farming and discusses the case of one successful horticultural operation through regular application of CSF + TMS
tank mix.
Crops View Article Download PDF
IN22
December 7, 2015
DEFINING YIELD COMPONENTS
IN WHEAT

And the growth benefits delivered by an Integrated Fertiliser
Management program
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight defines wheat yield and discusses what growth should be expected when a good Integrated Fertiliser Management (IFM) program forms part of
crop management.
Technical View Article Download PDF
IN21
February 28, 2014
‘FAIRY CIRCLES’ FOR A FAIRY – CURIOUS AND CURIOSER This Insight takes a light-hearted look at field mushrooms and how 'bush meteorologists' say their emergence is a good sign for a good season, often observed during the annual delivery of Pasture Plus. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN20
December 7, 2015
SEED PHOSPHORUS EXPLAINED
And the Essential Role that BSN Seed Primer Plays
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight explains in detail exactly how seed phosphorus is constructed, and outlines both the essential role and beneficial outcomes that can emerge with the use of BSN Seed Primer in a range of
cereal crops.
Technical View Article Download PDF
IN19
February 28, 2014
THE ‘GUM BOOT’ TRIAL METHOD – A MOST RELIABLE SCIENCE FOR MANY!
By : Regional Correspondent,
South Australia
This Insight takes a light-hearted look at 'gum boot' science and the instincts that growers all over the world use in assessing their crops. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN18
February 28, 2014
PLASMA 828 – SHOWCASING SOME HORTICULTURAL TRIUMPS
By : Grant Borgward
This Insight highlights two success stories using Plasma 828. How mobilised nutrients accumulated around the root zone of almond trees and how Pink Root was noticeably controlled when it was applied to onions. Products View Article Download PDF
IN17
February 28, 2014
THE TELL – TALE SPOTS
By : Ross Coleman
This Insight emphasises the importance of fully understanding the irrigation process as part of a balanced crop management program. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN16
February 21, 2014
NO MORE ‘NICKS AND CUTS’ FROM PREMIUM PINEAPPLES
By : Regional Correspondent, Queensland
This Insight highlights the success of pineapple growers in Australia in developing hybrid crops with consumer friendly outcomes that attract premium prices. Crops View Article Download PDF
IN15
January 20, 2017
SORGHUM ‘THE WONDER CROP’
Understanding its Qualities and Importance as a Cereal Food
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight discusses Sorghum and the work being undertaken to make it a more desirable food crop, whilst also educating people about its qualities and benefits for the food supply chain. Technical View Article Download PDF
IN14
February 27, 2014
WHAT A DIFFERENCE WATER MAKES This Insight showcases the aerial spraying of seed onto pre-watered ground and how RLF's CSF is foliar applied with Nitrogen Plus to assist crop yield. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN13
February 28, 2014
A COMMON SIGHT – ALL YEAR ROUND This Insight presents the opportunities that Plasma 828 brings for horticultural growers. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN12
February 21, 2014
ALMONDS ‘GO NUTS’ ON PLASMA
By : Regional Correspondent,
South Australia
This Insight signals Australia's resurgence in the almond market and the growing successes recently confirmed by using RLF's Plasma 828 in the fertiliser program. Crops View Article Download PDF
IN11
February 28, 2014
PRECISION IS THE KEY – PARTICULARLY IN TOUGH SESSIONS
By : Grant Borgward
This Insight reflects on a bad year for Cereal crops in Western Australia and the beneficial results of precision and rotation and an RLF Integrated Fertiliser Program to improve margins. Products View Article Download PDF
IN10
February 21, 2014
THE ADDED BONUS OF ‘BSN TWIN’
By : Regional Correspondent
This Insight shows how the increased nutritional status of BSN-primed seed actually started growing a
second plant.
Products View Article Download PDF
IN09
February 28, 2014
KNOW THE PLANT GROWTH CYCLE
By : Dr Hooshang Nassery
This Insight describes the stages of development for wheat-type cereal crops and is critical for leaf tissue sampling to support the management decisions
facing growers.
Technical View Article Download PDF
IN07
February 28, 2014
HERE’S THE ‘GOOD OIL’ ON HARVEST
By : Regional Correspondent
This Insight reflects on the benefit of an olive grower receiving RLF's professional input and advice when seeking to improve the quality and yield of his crop. Crops View Article Download PDF
IN06
February 28, 2014
NOTHING CAN BE MORE COMPLELLING THAN BSN – A CASE STUDY
By : Grant Borgward
This Insight presents tissue test evidence that shows profound and compelling reasons for including BSN as an all-important 'best start' for crops. Products View Article Download PDF
IN05
February 28, 2014
PEANUTS GO NUTS FOR RLF FOLIAR
By : Regional Correspondent,
Northern Australia
This Insight discusses the determination of Australian peanut growers as they seek to increase outputs to meet not only domestic demand but niche export opportunities as well. Crops View Article Download PDF
IN04
February 20, 2014
THERE’S SERIOUS INDUSTRY BEHIND THE HUMBLE PAIR OF SOCKS
By : Regional Correspondent
This Insight highlights the exceptional benefits of using RLF's Cotton Plus the only P-based, partially chelated liquid product known to be available to specifically supply crop-removal levels of all critical trace elements. Crops View Article Download PDF
IN03
February 28, 2014
SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND SO HAS
THE VINEYARD

By : Regional Correspondent
This Insight discusses optimising vineyard returns and the benefits received by using the industry benchmark RLF product for growing 'best quality' grapes Viticulture Plus (VP). Crops View Article Download PDF
IN02
February 28, 2014
SHOW THEM THE WAY
By : Grant Borgward
This Insight highlights the animal production phase of farm enterprise together with RLF's Pasture Plus and the benefits of increasing Pasture Dry Matter
(DM) production.
Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN01
February 28, 2014
IF THEY WANT RESULTS, GIVE
THEM RESULTS….
This Insight details performance results for RLF BSN and Foliar products as reflected in the archives of its Australian operations and can be used as easy-access data when the questions are raised. Public Relations View Article Download PDF
IN00
February 28, 2014
‘LEADER’ – EARNED THROUGH COMMITMENT – AND STILL LEADING This Insight sums up the philosophy of RLF and its staff team over many years of service to the agricultural industry and its excellent standing through its
ISO9001 Quality.
Public Relations View Article Download PDF

Fertigation
Specialised Product for Irrigation Plant Milk High-K contains 6 essential nutrients, chelates, soluble carbohydrates, phosp...
Fertigation
Soil
Benefits Specialised Product for Irrigation Dynamo High-P contains chelates, soluble carbohydrates, phosphorylated metaboli...
Ultra Foliar
Leaf
Solving the Nutrient Deficiency Problem Every crop, and every plant, has a quantitatively different nutrient need. But the ...
  • Be better informed about RLF's extensive range of world-leading products.

  • Knowledge centre for RLF products, results, outcomes and services.

  • Fully explained – the Application Guides for all RLF products.

  • An incredible array of technical information and data now available.

  • SDS

    Safety Data Sheets are a necessary part of agricultural product production.

  • Feature and Spotlight Reports for regional context and best available crop nutrition information.

Tech Bulletins
  • This Technical Bulletin discusses the definition and composition of rhizodeposit... Download/View
  • Sorry, but you do not h... register to view

  • Sorry, but you do not h... register to view

Test