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YLAD Living Soils is an Australian owned company formed to supply sustainable biological, organic and humus compost fertility products.

Established in 2002 by Bill and Rhonda Daly, YLAD Living Soils have gained the reputation as leaders in agronomic advice for natural farming systems including environmentally sustainable educational programs to farmers making the transition from industrial to sustainable biological agriculture with confidence. Our Websites:
http://www.yladlivingsoils.com.au/
and
http://www.yladlivingcompost.com.au/

10/06/2026

Act Now with Foliar Nutrition 🌱

With recent rainfall across many areas, crops and pastures are primed for growth. The question is... are they getting the nutrition they need to maximise their potential?

Foliar nutrition is one of the most efficient ways to deliver nutrients directly into the plant when timing matters most.

FREE LEAF TISSUE TEST OFFER ⭐️

Purchase $200 or more of NTS Foliar Products and receive a FREE Plant Leaf Tissue Test!

Contact the team today on (02) 6382 2165 to discuss a custom Foliar Program! 🌱

25/05/2026

Amazing what even a little bit of rain can do when the soil conditions are right 🌱🌧️

Bill Daly in the Milgadara GRDC trial paddock, showcasing their tillage radish, turnip and oats sown with the disc seeder - lush growth, strong plant development and excellent moisture retention!

Reminder that if you spend over $200 on NTS Liquid Foliar Fertilisers with us you’ll receive 1 x FREE LEAF TISSUE TEST! Don’t miss out!

Call the team today on (02) 6382 2165 🌱

12/05/2026

Nature’s underground workforce at play 🍄

Beneath every healthy paddock, fungi form vast living networks that help plants access water and nutrients, build soil structure, and support stronger, more resilient crops from the ground up 🩷

Let YLAD Living Soils help you build mighty networks of fungi in your soil - because what happens underground is what drives everything above it.

10/05/2026

A great result from Glenn in Harden, NSW 🌱

After sowing this multi-species crop with YLAD Living Soils Germinate Plus and applying a custom foliar spray program, Glenn received 25mm of rain…

…and the paddock “really took off.”

Foliar nutrition is one of the most efficient ways to deliver nutrients directly into the plant - helping support resilience, photosynthesis and overall plant performance during key growth stages.

Healthy soils + balanced foliar nutrition + rainfall efficiency = stronger farming systems.

Give us a call today on (02) 6382 2165 to work on your Foliar Program!

05/05/2026

22mm of rain… and a billion tiny workers just clocked on 🌧️

After dry paddocks and dusty boots, the rain was welcome - but the real question is what happens next:
how much of it will your soil actually hold?

Because rainfall is only half the story. The other half is underground, where microbes and fungi build “microbial dams” that help soil soak, store, and hold water.

With stronger soil biology and more organic matter, the same rain delivers completely different results - less runoff, more stored moisture, better resilience. 🌱

That’s the focus at YLAD Living Soils: helping your soil keep more of every drop.

Call us today on (02) 6382 2165

21/04/2026

🌏 World Earth Day 2026 | Rethinking Soil, Rethinking Farming

At YLAD Living Soils, we believe the future of agriculture starts beneath our feet.

This Earth Day, we’re reflecting on the power of living soils to build resilient farming systems, improve crop performance, and create a more sustainable path forward.

Here’s how growers are making the shift:
🌱 Strengthening soil biology to unlock existing nutrients
🌱 Improving nitrogen efficiency through natural processes
🌱 Using foliar nutrition strategically for in-season support
🌱 Measuring plant health to make smarter decisions

Healthy, biologically active soils don’t just support crops - they drive long-term productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

This Earth Day, take a closer look below ground — because the future of farming starts there.

📞 (02) 6382 2165
📧 [email protected]

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13/04/2026

Rethinking Nitrogen – A Hybrid Approach ⭐️

What if improving yield didn’t mean using more fertiliser… but using it better?

Foliar nutrition is changing the game:
✔ Up to 90% nutrient use efficiency
✔ 12–25% yield improvements
✔ Lower input costs compared to traditional urea

But it starts with understanding what your crop actually needs 🌱

That’s why we’re offering FREE leaf tissue testing when you spend over $200 on NTS Liquid Fertiliser — so you can take the guesswork out of your nutrition program.

Call 1300 811 681 to get your free leaf sample kit and find out more about Episode 3 of the Urea Series ⭐️

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30/03/2026

When urea runs short… it’s time to look back at the soil 🌱

With Australia heavily reliant on imported nitrogen, many growers are now facing a tough reality. But what if the solution isn’t more inputs — it’s better soil function?

Healthy soils already hold vast reserves of nitrogen. The key is unlocking it through biology.

In Episode 2 of our ‘Urea’ Series, we explore:
✔ Why soil is a living system — not just dirt
✔ How soil biology drives nutrient efficiency
✔ Real-world results reducing nitrogen while maintaining yields

This isn’t just a fertiliser issue — it’s a soil function issue.

Email us at [email protected] to find out more about Episode 2.

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26/03/2026

When Urea Runs Out… We Have The Plan 🌱

With global fertiliser supplies tightening ahead of the 2026 season, now is the time to rethink how we fuel our crops.

For decades, farming has relied heavily on synthetic nitrogen. But what happens when it becomes scarce or unaffordable?

The answer isn’t more nitrogen — it’s using it better.

At YLAD Living Soils, we’ve spent 24+ years helping Australian growers build resilient systems where soil biology does the heavy lifting.

💡 Real results on farm:
Brian Trethowan & Sons (Culcairn, NSW) ran side-by-side trials comparing their conventional program (MAP + 150 kg/ha urea) with a YLAD-supported approach (Germinate Plus + 50 kg/ha urea).

👉 The outcome?
They used 100 kg less urea per hectare — and still achieved the same wheat yield of 3.6 t/ha.

🗣️ Brian said:
“Last harvest we used 100 kgs less urea on the YLAD trials, applying only 50 kgs per hectare and still achieved the same yield compared to the 150 kg urea application.”
That result raises an important question…

Is the answer really more nitrogen — or better use of the nitrogen we already have?

Join our 3-part Urea Series as we show you how to:
✔️ Increase soil organic matter
✔️ Improve nitrogen use efficiency
✔️ Activate soil microbiology
✔️ Use targeted foliar nutrition

The future of agriculture isn’t fertilising the crop…
It’s fertilising the soil biology.

Follow along over the coming days and build your plan for a more resilient season.

(02) 6382 2165
[email protected]

18/03/2026

Just released: Building Plant Resilience to Pest & Disease Guide 🌱

Looking to reduce the impact of pests and disease on crops, by focusing on plant health and diversity?

Explore how to design approaches that address the root cause of pest and disease pressure.

Featuring Rhonda & Bill Daly from Milgadara, along with other Australian Cropping Farmers providing practical insights to get you started!

Check out the link in bio.

Address

186 Milgadara Road
Young, NSW
2594

Telephone

0263822165

Website

http://www.yladlivingsoils.com.au/

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