Stepping into Soil
Dive in and find out how I got into agriculture and started my journey from the age of 12. Join me as I share my experiences, from the Young Farmers’ Club to agricultural college, and eventually joining Aiva. Discover how my passion for…
Around the World in Agriculture
Growing up on a hobby farm in New South Wales, Australia, I was surrounded by sheep, cattle, and mixed pastures, which sparked my interest in agriculture.
2024 Reflections
As 2024 draws to a close it’s worthwhile reflecting on the year that’s been, and what challenges need to be considered going into 2025. As one of my growers said at the end…
Fargro Q&A with Joe Barfoot
To offer a detailed insight into our unique product range, Fargro interviewed Joe Barfoot, our Soil Fertility Consultant. In this Q&A, Joe discusses how Aiva’s products enhance soil health, support stressed crops, and add a holistic touch to conventional systems.
A simple introduction to brix
Brix is a measure of the dissolved solids in a liquid and in agriculture, we use it to measure the sugar content of plant sap. It is measured in degrees via a refractometer with one degree of brix indicating that a hundred grams of sap contain one gram of dissolved sugar.