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Drought recovery starts in the soil
While rainfall brings plants back to life, the real damage happens underground—where soil microbes die off, structure breaks down, and nutrient cycling slows. That’s where Food2Soil, a natural biofertiliser made in Australia, plays a powerful role in restoring soil health naturally.
Why microbial fertilisers matter post-drought
Drought can lead to the collapse of up to 70–90% of soil microbial populations, severely limiting biological activity, nutrient availability, and plant resilience. Even after rain returns, biologically depleted soils often take weeks or months to recover—unless beneficial microbes are reintroduced.
That’s where Food2Soil® shines. Designed specifically to repair and recondition soil ecosystems, it contains high concentrations of lactic acid bacteria (LAB)—including L. plantarum, L. brevis, and L. coryniformis—and Pichia spp. yeast, a fungal species with powerful soil restoration benefits.
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Key benefits of Food2Soil after drought
1. Restores microbial diversity
LAB and Pichia actively recolonise the soil, supporting better nutrient cycling and soil structure recovery. Studies from UWA and the Korean Journal of Soil Science show improved phosphorus availability and oxidative stress reduction in plants (Tshewang et al., 2021).
2. Improves water-use efficiency
Research from the NSW DPI shows that LAB can improve moisture retention, a key factor during drought recovery.
3. Activates in cool conditions
Food2Soil® microbes stay active at soil temperatures as low as 8 °C, making it ideal for autumn or early winter applications in regions like Southern Victoria.
4. Enhances root establishment
A Soils for Life case study in VIC showed faster green-up and root development when biologicals were applied to pasture during post-drought conditions.
As a proven soil booster, Food2Soil promotes quicker biological recovery and healthier plant growth after drought.
How to apply for maximum benefit
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Apply to moist (not saturated) soil
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Use non-chlorinated water
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Time with 5–10 mm of forecast rain
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Avoid mixing with synthetic nitrogen or herbicides
For best results, apply 10 L/ha of this organic fertiliser and combine with natural biostimulants like seaweed for added soil conditioning and root support. Whether used on its own or alongside a compost accelerator, Food2Soil helps improve organic matter breakdown and nutrient release.
Why combine Food2Soil with seaweed?
A 2023 study in Nature confirmed that seaweed fertiliser extracts boost microbial recolonisation, especially post-drought. A quality seaweed fertiliser improves soil moisture retention and provides natural growth hormones, which work synergistically with Food2Soil®’s biological action.
For enhanced results, many growers pair Food2Soil® with activated biochar to improve soil aeration and long-term carbon storage.
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Proven results in the field
- +22% pasture dry matter in just 4 weeks post-application.
- 10–30% yield improvements across cereal crops, legumes, and horticulture systems.
- Stronger root growth, faster spring green-up, and reduced need for synthetic inputs.
Take the next step in drought recovery
Australian agriculture needs long-term soil resilience—and Food2Soil® delivers. By restoring microbial life, improving nutrient use, and enhancing water retention, it helps soils recover faster and plants grow stronger.
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References
Tshewang et al., 2021 – UWA study on LAB in pasture recovery.
Korean Journal of Soil Science – LAB effects on phosphorus cycling.
NSW DPI – Microbial inoculants under water stress.
Soils for Life – Briandra Farm, VIC: biological compost case study.
Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology, 2021 – Pichia and soil interactions.
Nature, 2023 – Synergy of seaweed + microbes in soil restoration.