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Honouring a Legacy: The Evolution of GrazingInfo into BioActive Soils

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Honoring Vaughan Jones’ Lifelong Contribution

GrazingInfo was founded by Vaughan Jones (1931–2018), a visionary in the agricultural world. His life’s work was dedicated to researching, experimenting, and improving farming practices to create sustainable and profitable solutions for farmers.

His contributions have shaped modern farming in New Zealand, from influencing dairy breeding standards to developing mineral-based pasture management techniques that significantly improved soil structure, animal health, and farm profitability. Farmers who followed his methods saw dramatic increases in profitability, reduced reliance on synthetic fertilisers, and healthier, more resilient farms.

Continuing Vaughan’s Work with BioActive Soils

At BioActive Soils, we share Vaughan’s passion for sustainable, biology-based fertilisation that prioritises long-term soil health, pasture productivity, and animal well-being. We develop custom biological fertiliser programs that work with nature, not against it.

With Vaughan’s extensive research and success stories now integrated into BioActive Soils, farmers can continue to access the knowledge, tools, and resources to build profitable, resilient farms. His pioneering work lives on, empowering farmers to achieve stronger soil, healthier animals, and higher farm profitability—naturally.

A Legacy of Farming Innovation

Vaughan Jones revolutionised farming with practical, science-based advice that transformed struggling farms into profitable operations. His innovative fertilisation methods and breeding standards left a lasting impact on New Zealand agriculture.

  • Proven success: Turned a $244,000 loss into a $300,000 annual profit within a year through improved fertilisation and animal nutrition.
  • Award-winning farming: Recognised as Waikato’s Best Dairy Farm in 1958 and Most Improved Dairy Farm in 1960.
  • Soil health innovation: Developed LimePlus and Solminix methods to reduce synthetic fertilisers, boost pasture health, and increase earthworm populations.
  • Nationwide influence: Inspired the NZ Livestock Improvement Corporation to adopt breeding standards that improved dairy farm productivity across the country.

Stronger Farms Start with Healthier Soil

Vaughan Jones believed that the most important things in life are health—of family, animals, soil, and the farm itself. That belief is at the core of BioActive Soils. We’re proud to carry on his legacy and help farmers unlock the full potential of biological, sustainable fertilisation for a healthier, more productive future.

To allow this work to continue, the PDFs and Excel spreadsheets on the website are now freely available to all. Thanks to those who have donated to his work in the past; your support has been much appreciated.

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