Soil Microbes are The Key To This Farm’s Success

What if the key to resilient, productive pastures was hidden in your soil’s DNA?
In this video, I visit Gippsland dairy farmer John Follett, who’s turned his farm around using cutting-edge biological agronomy and soil microbiome testing. After surviving droughts and reducing mastitis to nearly zero, John shares how DNA-driven soil analysis changed everything.

Agronomist Peter and Ben from GreenMate Agriculture explain how they monitor microbial populations, tailor pasture amendments, and optimise soil function using microbes, plant hormones, and buffered nutrition — all based on deep biological insight.

Whether you’re managing pastures, improving soil fertility, or moving toward regenerative practices, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🌱🐄

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💬 Got questions about your own soil biology? Drop them in the comments or reach out to GreenMate Agriculture:
🌐 https://greenmate.com.au

📍Filmed in: Gippsland, Victoria
👨‍🌾 Featuring: John Follett, Peter & Ben from GreenMate Agriculture
🧪 Products used: DNA soil testing, Crop BioLife, buffered urea, seaweed extracts

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00:00 – How a dairy farmer survived the drought
00:28 – From beef to dairy: John’s transition
01:03 – The story of one experimental paddock
02:18 – DNA soil testing: What’s different?
03:36 – Meet the agronomists: Peter & Ben
04:32 – What soil DNA reveals about microbes
05:50 – Managing pathogens biologically
07:05 – Boosting hormones & stress response naturally
08:54 – The power of microbial exudates
10:06 – Stimulating photosynthesis with natural compounds
11:32 – Buffered nutrition: smarter fertiliser use
13:04 – Mastitis rates drop with better pasture
14:25 – Behind the scenes at GreenMate HQ
16:00 – Reading the DNA reports: risks & remedies
18:00 – From data to action: tailoring farm inputs
20:00 – Blending regenerative and practical solutions
21:35 – Final thoughts and how to take action