Bardee at the 7News Young Achiever Awards!

Welcome to The Good Stuff!

We're kickstarting this edition of our newsletter with a huge announcement that we're incredibly proud to share with you all. Our CEO, Phoebe Gardner, was awarded the 7News Young Achiever Award for Environmental Sustainability!

At Bardee, we’re on a mission to reshape the global food system by transforming food waste into protein and fertiliser with insects, and this award is helping us to share our sustainability message and the benefits of the circular economy.

Thank you so much to category sponsors IKON Services Australia Pty Ltd , 7NEWS , and KISS FM!

Microscopic microbial magic: a new blog series

‘Doing more with less’ seems like the mantra that’s gaining the most popularity. From Marie Kondo-ing our wardrobe, to cars being more fuel efficient, and our generation’s focus on productivity, doing more with less is the new normal - and it’s the same for plants and soil.

With rising fertiliser costs, depletion of natural resources used to produce chemical fertilisers, and disruptions to our soil health in Australia, we’re facing the pressure to get the most out of our plants and our soil. So, how do we do this? How do we help our plants and soil, all without doing too much?

Enter stage left, soil microbes. 

These tiny organisms are nothing short of magic. Being an essential part of the earth’s ecosystem, soil microbes play vital roles in plant growth, soil health, and nutrient cycling. You’ve very likely heard of beneficial soil microbes a fair amount, but it might be unclear exactly what these superstars really do.

We’re here to highlight the microscopic magic of the four main types of microbes - soil bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and protozoa.

Fungi

Fungi are fascinating organisms, with a diverse range of species that are all around us. But did you know that some fungi are actually beneficial for the health of your soil and plants?

Protozoa

Looking to supercharge your plants? Look no further than the wacky, wild, and wonderful world of soil protozoa!

Bacteria

How soil bacteria can improve nutrient uptake, increase disease resistance, and improve soil structure - all without being seen!

Nematodes

Sometimes nematodes get a bad wrap. But did you know that some nematodes are incredible for your plants and soil? From pest and disease control to improving overall soil health, they're an incredible and necessary part of your soil microbiome.

Spotlight on: Crawford River Estate

Stoked to have you on board!

Crawford River Estate is a beautiful vineyard situated in far south west Victoria and has been proudly family owned and operated since 1975. We're incredibly excited to be providing them with Superfly to continue to make some of the best tasting wine in the world!

In other news

Want to know what's going on in the wider world of fertiliser and protein? What about Bardee featuring in the news? There's always wild and wonderful things going on, on the internet, and we've gathered a few of those here for you to check out!

Federal budget 2023: Biosecurity boost, farm labour enhancements, water review highlights for agriculture

Check out the article above to see the agriculture initiatives under the Federal Budget 2023.

Private banks, wealthy investors pile into sustainable farming fund

Private banks and high net worth investors have piled into the first raising of Kilter Rural’s new $500 million sustainable agricultural fund amid a wider global push by investors into “natural capital” assets – those that combine traditional farming with carbon sequestration and biodiversity initiatives.

Dairy farmer uses multi-species, legumes and charcoal to combat climate change

David Vonhoff, a dairy farmer in Queensland, has made several incredible changes to his farm to make it more sustainable - whilst also boosting his bottom line.