Where Inches Matter by Agraforum
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/
Episodes
In this episode of Where Inches Matter, we sit down with coastal dairy farmer Stu Russell to talk soil compaction, nitrogen decisions, and what actually changed on farm after trialling Bio-N.
From half-paddock trials to replicated data, Stu shares what he saw when he stepped back from routine urea use and gave biology a chance to do the work. We unpack how Bio-N fits into a real farming system, what the numbers are say...
In this episode of Where Inches Matter, Allan takes you straight to the paddock for a hands-on discussion about soil health, pasture growth, and the direct impact on farm profitability with South Canterbury farmer, Andrew Grant .
We visit a farm near Geraldine that once struggled with highly compacted soils, heavy nitrogen...
In this episode of Where Inches Matter, host Allan Piercy takes us deep into the hidden mechanics of soil health and why compacted soil could be holding your pasture back from their true potential!
When soil is too tight, plant roots struggle to grow, bacteria can’t thrive, and critical nutrients become locked aw...
Not all soil tests are created equal and the advice you are being given maybe connected to someone also wanting to sell you fertiliser.
In this episode of Where Inches Matter, host Alan Piercy from Agraforum breaks down the science behind soil testing and why it’s crucial to look into it deeper for getting the best r...
Healthy soil isn’t just dirt—it’s a living, breathing system that relies on air pockets, bacteria, and delicate chemical balances to function properly. In this episode of Where Inches Matter, Allan Piercy breaks down the unseen physics behind soil structure in simple terms, explaining why good soil should be like a well-built card house, full of...
Welcome to the debut episode of Where Inches Matter, a podcast by Agraforum, hosted by Allan Piercy.
In this episode, Allan shares his journey from veterinary practice to soil science, revealing how his years as a rural vet led him to question unexplained lameness , milk fever and liver abscesses in dairy cows. He noticed...
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