59-year-old South Australian farmer, Andrew Smith, with 1600 acres in Brinkley and 900 acres in Ettrick, is on a clear mission. As a Brinkley wheat, barley and sheep farmer, Andrew and his family are focused on finding the best and the most sustainable ways to maintain healthy and vibrant plant life, as well as sustaining superior soil health that produces the highest of yields. Andrew’s eldest son is a farm operator, and his youngest son is an agronomist, so farming is in their blood.

With such a collective knowledge of farming, it is little wonder that Andrew discovered PyroAg and it has now become part of their repertoire of sustainable farming solutions.
“I have also stopped using insecticides and fungicides – it is PyroAg Wood Vinegar all the way.

“Prior to PyroAg, I had huge issues with aphids, an insect which attacks our wheat. Once adding PyroAg 1 per litre hectare with a bit of dishwashing liquid (clear), the plants are healthier and are showing no signs of stress. The beauty of PyroAg is that it did not affect the general insect population such as lady bugs and bees. It was a great result. “Previously use of insecticides on the crops, has affected all insects good and bad which was not the objective.“I now use PyroAg Wood Vinegar on all my crops, I see PyroAg having several distinct functions; its applied as seed treatment with microbes, its included with the liquid injection at seeding, is complementary to all herbicides as a microbe buffer and used at times of high pest risk to give me a more resilient plant.

“Because PyroAg wears so many hats, it is as versatile as it is cost effective. “I am confident that PyroAg has played a role in being an effective tool to improve soil health and
support microbe health. “My family and I are committed to nurturing our farms with healthy and regenerative farming products which shield the ground from chemicals. And that starts and ends with PyroAg Wood Vinegar.

For 32-year-old Miranda Pritchard and 34-year-old James Allen, their passion and commitment as
young and hard-working farmers shines through in their work ethic and commitment in succeeding
with their cereal farm in the Mallee.

And more than that, they are a dynamic duo who are committed in leading by example in
discovering and implementing smart agricultural choices to amplify their farm’s soil health.

With 2500 acres in the Mallee (1800 acres leased from James’s parents in 2018 and 711 acres
recently purchased), growing cereals lentils, canola, lupin beans, wheat and barley, James and
Miranda are talking the talk and walking the walk when it comes to minimising chemical
interferences and still run a profitable business.

Introducing PyroAg Wood Vinegar into the soil in late 2021 has been a significant turning point for
James and Miranda in the way they approach successful agricultural techniques.

“We decided to use a natural cocktail of PyroAg Wood Vinegar, kelp and BAM (Beneficial Anaerobic
Microbes) for our summertime weeding control and the results are clear,” James said.

“We have always been in the mindset in looking for sound alternatives that move against the tide of
mainstream agriculture.

“PyroAg Wood Vinegar is one of those answers.

“Miranda and I are confident that PyroAg Wood Vinegar plays a significant role in not only in the
soil’s health but also the greener canopies we are seeing in our trees across our farm.

“We use 50ml to a tonne in five litres of water mixture and we found that is the right combination to
get the results we want.

“We have used PyroAg Wood Vinegar a number of times in the last seven months as we steer away
from chemical insecticides and fungicides.

“While we are still young farmers, our mission is clear.

“We want to set the foundations for our five-year-old son, Jack, a next generation farmer, to have
the best chance of success with the healthiest soil possible.

“Products like PyroAg are the only ways in moving forward with a clear conscience that is also
profitable and sustainable.”