Where Inches Matter by Agraforum

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 use, and poor-quality pasture that the cows didn’t want to eat. But through strategic soil management and reducing synthetic fertiliser inputs, this farm has undergone a

In this episode ofWhere Inches Matter, host Allan Percy 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 away. But with the right approach, you can transform your soil, boost pasture growth, and improve your herd’s health—all by focusing on what’s happening beneath the

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 ofWhere 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 results on your farm. Alan explains what to ask for in a soil test, including key elements like pH, CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity), and ASC (Anion Storage Capacity), which help

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 space for oxygen, water, and thriving microbes. Allan explores how fertilisers and agrochemicals—many of which are salts—can

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 their grazing behaviour and began connecting the dots between animal health issues and the urea levels in the soil beneath their feet. Allan discusses the long-term effects of urea