Drystock Farming Solutions | AgriSea Biostimulants

Healthy Soils. Nutritious Grass. Stronger Stock.

Improve productivity, profitability and sustainability across your entire drystock operation. By enhancing soil biology, pasture quality, and providing targeted organic nutrition directly to your animals, AgriSea will strengthen your farm's system naturally. Healthier soils grow more resilient and nutrient-rich pasture, and better-fed stock perform more consistently, recover faster from stress, and require fewer interventions, supporting both farm efficiency and long-term sustainability.

Proven Benefits

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Lamb Weight Gain

18.5% increase in lamb weight gain pre-weaning

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Beef Cattle Growth

Beef cattle weaners achieved 23% increase in average daily weight gain

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Ewe Growth & Recovery

Improve ewe growth and recovery with 440% higher average daily weight gain and lower metabolic stress markers (NEFA levels)

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Antioxidant Protection

Lambs weaned from Animal Nutrition-treated ewes exhibit 15% higher antioxidant status

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Reduced Fertiliser Use

Mixing AgriSea with conventional fertiliser reduced fertiliser use by 50%

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Fertiliser Cost Savings

Save $100,000 per annum on fertiliser across 250ha farm

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How AgriSea Can Help

Increase Nutrient Efficiency

Reduce reliance on inputs by strengthening root systems and activating your soil biome to unlock bound minerals, capture applied fertiliser, and enhance utilisation.

Improve Soil Function

Build organic matter, topsoil and long-term soil resilience while enhancing soil structure for better aeration and water infiltration.

Better Pasture

Fuel your stock with healthier, nutrient dense pasture that's proven to increase animal performance and long-term resilience.

Healthier Animals

Protect your animals by improving immune function to reduce disease and nutritional pressures, and increase protection against parasites and environmental stressors.

Better Feed Conversion

Get the most out of your pastures and feed supplements with better rumen function in your cows and calves.

Lamb and Calf Performance

Significantly increase weight gain and decrease disease threat to wean earlier, maximise returns and protect future production.

Testing and Analysis

Comprehensive testing covering biological, chemical and physical properties will make sure the best solutions are recommended for your specific operation.

Environmental Sustainability

Reduce your farm's footprint by reducing emissions, nitrate leaching and nutrient runoff with tailored programmes.

What Farmers Are Saying

"Every season we have exceeded our weight gain targets, but this has always come at a cost. When we called Gavin [AgriSea] in, and when he gave us his recommendations, it all seemed to make sense... the performance of the property has been outstanding."

Trevor & Stephanie Rudman

Kimbolton

Drystock

"When we started off, the cattle were getting lice and I don't get any of that now. They're big and fat. Their health has improved enormously. If you keep your stock healthy, you haven't got all these other problems, which is good because we have trouble getting a vet here in this area."

Lynn Samuels

Dunedin

Highland Cattle

"The earthworm numbers were the first really visible improvement. That tells you straight away the soil is healthier – better aeration, deeper roots, and more resilient in a drier climate."

Shamarra Alpacas

Akaroa

Alpaca Farm

"We noticed that the grass hangs on longer during the summer and that pastures bounce back more quickly."

Jo and Vicki Shannon

Klifden Farm, Central Otago

Drystock Farm

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Next Steps

Our team is here to help develop tailored solutions for your drystock operation. Connect with an AgriSea Area Field Consultant who can arrange an on-farm consultation or provide advice remotely. We offer soil tests, visual soil assessments and herbage tests to ensure you will get the best possible results from AgriSea products.

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Drystock Farming Case Study

CASE STUDY

+23% Daily Weight Gain with AgriSea Animal Nutrition.

Neville & Noeline Flay's controlled trial showed AgriSea-treated cattle gained 23% more weight per day - delivering a 2,400% return on investment at current prices. The trial proved that quality pasture plus optimized feed conversion equals faster finishing and maximum profitability.

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How Does AgriSea Work?

AgriSea supercharges your soil and pasture while providing direct nutrition to your stock. Our biostimulants feed the beneficial microorganisms in your soil (fungi, bacteria and earthworms), boosting natural nutrient cycling and unlocking the minerals and nitrogen that are already present. Your farm will become less reliant on synthetic fertilisers and will grow denser, more nutritious pasture for grazing sheep, lambs and beef cattle.

Healthier soil supports deeper roots, better aeration, improved water-holding capacity, and stronger, more resilient pasture. Meanwhile, your animals will enjoy improved rumen function, immunity against parasites, weight gain and feed conversion rates.

AgriSea's drystock products are carefully cold-brewed in batches that can be traced to their source. They retain the full nutrients of our native brown kelp seaweed to deliver optimal results, and most are BioGro Organic Certified.

In essence, AgriSea will help you move from a chemical-dependent system where you must constantly "feed the plant" to a biological system where you "feed the soil", unlocking its natural fertility, lifting farm productivity, and generating substantial cost savings – all while supporting long-term sustainability and achieving healthier, more productive drystock.

Resources

Download our product brochures, application guides and technical information specifically for drystock farm operations.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. We partner with leading research organisations including the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, Lincoln University, AgResearch and The Bioscience Economy Institute to test and verify the validity of our products on farms like yours. We have numerous trials and case studies available to back up every product claim we make. Many of these resources are available on our website, and our Area Field Consultants are happy to provide any further information or evidence you wish to see. Just ask.

AgriSea biostimulants support pasture development, allowing plants to grow stronger, deeper roots. This helps breaks up the soil and creates pathways for air and water to flow properly. It also increases earthworms and microbial activity underground which results in better soil structure. In times of stress such as drought, your pasture will cope better and be more resilient. Deeper roots also result in less pulling so your paddocks can withstand grazing pressure.

AgriSea manufactures a wide range of products that use a variety of natural ingredients including seaweed, fish and other organic matter that will supercharge your soil and pasture growth for a healthier herd and better productivity. Each farm and each paddock is unique, so we offer on-farm consultations to determine the best biostimulants for you. Our Area Field Consultants can conduct soil tests, visual soil assessments and herbage tests and provide a tailored plan for your drystock farm to get the best possible results.

Yes. By supporting liver function and overall livestock health, AgriSea biostimulants can help animals better cope with disease challenges. It also helps by supporting pasture quality and the soil biome (including decomposer organisms and earthworms) which can help break down pasture litter, reducing the habitat where pathogens can build up.

Most definitely. Our extensive research trials show that animals conceive quicker, gain weight faster, and are less prone to disease and illness. AgriSea's range of animal nutrition products support rumen function, strengthen immunity and help stock absorb more nutrients. Results are maximised when our nutritional additives are combined with our biostimulant products for soil health and pasture growth.

Yes. AgriSea's liquid biostimulants are generally compatible with most herbicides and can even help crops recover more quickly from application stress. However, because chemical formulations vary, always prioritise the instructions on the herbicide label regarding tank-mixing. For new or untested combinations, we recommend performing a simple jar test first to ensure physical compatibility before large-scale application.

Our animal products are available in liquid or solid form. They can be administered as an oral drench or added to water troughs. No sweeteners or mixing is required. They can also be used in conjunction with other oral products to make life as simple as possible.

There are no withholding periods if you are only using AgriSea products. There may be withholding periods if used in conjunction with other chemicals and these should be adhered to.