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.