Mineral and Microbial Soil Amendment
Made from Australian fish processing by-products, SONIC Liquid Fish Hydrolysate Biofertiliser provides naturally occurring nutrients and organic compounds to complement your soil and crop nutrition program.
- Made with microbial cultures
- Provides organic material as a food source for soil microbes
- Contains naturally occurring minerals and trace elements
- Suitable for soil, seed and foliar applications
- Available ready-made or produced on-farm with SONIC training and support.
See the suggested rates for seed, soil and foliar applications.
Curious about the benefits Liquid Fish could have on your crops? Give us a call.
Pricing Guide
Choose your Supply Option
MADE-TO-ORDER PRODUCTS
We make your liquid fish and seaweed biofertiliser and deliver it to your farm.
Product Price Range:
$2.30-3.90/L
Includes: Finished liquid concentrate product, ready to dilute and apply.
Size Options: 180L (20L Drums) or 1,000L IBC per product
Freight: Quoted separately for delivery to your farm.
Made to Order: Please allow approximately 10–12 weeks from order confirmation to dispatch. Lead times may vary depending on current production schedules and availability.
*Indicative AUD. Your quote confirms the total cost, GST, freight and inclusions.
ON-FARM PRODUCTION & TRAINING
You make your liquid fish and seaweed biofertiliser with our production system and guidance.
First Batch (Starter Package):
$1.80-3.50/L
Includes: First batch raw ingredients, assisted setup, 1:1 training, dedicated support over three batches, plus ongoing phone and email support.
Initial Investment: Varies according to system size and production requirements. A tailored quotation will confirm your setup costs and inclusions.
Every Batch After:
$1.00-1.20/L
Ongoing Production: Purchase the raw ingredients needed for each additional batch, with no recurring training/setup fee.
*Indicative AUD. Your quote confirms the total cost, GST, freight and inclusions.
Liquid Fish — Indicative Cost per Hectare
Costs shown are indicative product costs per hectare, per application, based on made-to-order pricing of $2.30–$3.90/L and ongoing DIY production costs of $1.00–$1.20/L. DIY costs exclude the one-off starter fee for initial setup and training. Your quote confirms that fee, GST, freight and inclusions.
Rates refer to undiluted product. See biofertiliser rates and methods.
| Product Rate | Made-to-Order Cost/ha | DIY Ongoing Cost/ha |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L/ha | $2.30–$3.90 | $1.00–$1.20 |
| 2 L/ha | $4.60–$7.80 | $2.00–$2.40 |
| 3 L/ha | $6.90–$11.70 | $3.00–$3.60 |
| 4 L/ha | $9.20–$15.60 | $4.00–$4.80 |
| 5 L/ha | $11.50–$19.50 | $5.00–$6.00 |
| 6 L/ha | $13.80–$23.40 | $6.00–$7.20 |
| 8 L/ha | $18.40–$31.20 | $8.00–$9.60 |
| 10 L/ha | $23.00–$39.00 | $10.00–$12.00 |
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Product Storage
SONIC Biological Products contain no artificial additives or preservatives.
Use within three months of the packaging date, which marks the completion of the batch. Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on the container. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Biological Products should not be stored in a diluted form.
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You really can see the difference, just driving up the road. We’re happy, and it has actually saved us a lot of money on extra fertilisers.
If I see something once and something that dramatic, I know it’s got to be doing good.
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What is ‘Hydrolysate’ Fertiliser?
There are different approaches to producing a hydrolysate fertiliser. In the context of agriculture, hydrolysate refers to a type of fish fertiliser that is derived from cold processed whole fish using an enzymatic process.
The production of hydrolysate involves breaking down the fish into smaller components such as proteins, amino acids, and other organic compounds.
A pristine leaf analysis test for Wilson River Pecans, Lismore, NSW, after using a spray regime including Fish Hydrolysate, (above image).
Cold fermentation helps retain the nutritional value and beneficial properties of fish, while making the liquid solution bioavailable—easy for plants and soil microbes to uptake.
Fish Hydrolysate Fertiliser is commonly used in agriculture as a natural and sustainable source of nutrients for plants, and provides essential elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, as well as trace elements that are beneficial for soil health and plant growth. SONIC Fish Hydrolysate Biofertiliser is processed and supplied to farmers fresh, and contains no added fillers, stabilisers, preservatives or synthetic minerals.
Hydrolysate Benefits
One of the advantages of using hydrolysate as a fertiliser is its ability to release nutrients slowly over time. This gradual nutrient release ensures that plants receive a steady supply of nourishment without the risk of over-fertilisation or nutrient leaching.
Furthermore, hydrolysate, derived from whole fish for example, often contains additional bioactive compounds such as growth-promoting hormones and enzymes, that can enhance plant growth and productivity.
Overall, hydrolysate derived from cold processed whole fish offers agricultural practitioners an effective and sustainable option for providing essential nutrients to their crops while promoting healthy soil fertility.
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Fish Hydrolysate and Fish Emulsion Differences
Two different forms of fish-based fertilisers that are commonly used in gardening and agriculture are fish hydrolysate fertiliser and fish emulsion fertiliser. While both products are derived from fish, there are some key differences between them.
Fish hydrolysate is a liquid fertiliser made in Australia by breaking down whole fish or fish parts into liquid using an enzymatic or cold fermentation process. The fermentation process involves the use of natural bacteria and lactic acids to break down the proteins, oils, and other nutrients present in the fish into a more readily available liquid form for plants.
Transferring SONIC Fish Hydrolysate Fertiliser into IBC storage container after it has finished cold processing, (above image).
Fish emulsion fertiliser is also a liquid fertiliser made from whole, or parts of, fish, however fish emulsion undergoes a different production process. In general, fish emulsion fertiliser is produced through a heating process to extract its nutrients. While the heating process used in production can degrade some beneficial elements, fish emulsion still provides a natural source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and trace minerals to nourish plants.
Another advantage of using biological liquid fish hydrolysate fertiliser over fish emulsion fertiliser is that it tends to have a milder odour compared to the strong smell associated with fish emulsion.
Additionally, because fish hydrolysate fertiliser is produced through a cold process, to breakdown the fish, rather than heating, it retains more beneficial nutrients, enzymes, oils, and bioactive compounds. The end result is a product that can offer a great deal of fungal and microbial food, as well as promote plant growth and soil health.
Read article – ‘Turning Fish Waste into Premium Fish Hydrolysate Fertiliser’.
Talk to us about finding the best liquid fish supply option for your farm.
FAQs
Biological Fertiliser FAQs
Conventional synthetic fertilisers are designed to deliver nutrients rapidly, creating fast and predictable plant responses. When nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are applied in synthetic forms, plants often respond with quick greening and a surge in biomass.
Biological fertilisers, on the other hand, work in a fundamentally different way to conventional synthetic inputs. Rather than supplying nutrients in a readily available chemical form, they focus on supporting the living processes within the soil that naturally create fertility over time.
Read article Rethinking Soil Fertility: The True Meaning of Fertiliser
Liquid seaweed extracts, such as Seasol, are usually produced using chemical or heat extraction to concentrate certain compounds. While these products are widely used, the process can reduce some of the natural components of the seaweed. Seaweed biofertiliser, on the other hand, is cold fermented, preserving a wider range of nutrients and natural compounds in a form that supports soil biology and plant uptake.
Read Article – Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser Comparison: Ferment Vs Extract
We service all regions across Australia for both product supply and on-farm production systems. Fresh processed biological fertilisers are delivered nationwide.
For on-farm systems and training, we work with both local and remote operations. Where in-person visits aren’t practical, we provide live video training and guided setup to ensure you can confidently get your system up and running without a hitch.
We source both fresh and dried fish waste, generated after processing for human consumption, from a network of fish shops and processors handling ocean-caught fish across Australia. By utilising these by-products, we help divert organic waste from landfill and repurpose it into valuable liquid fish hydrolysate biological fertiliser.
Read article Turning Fish Waste Into Premium Hydrolysate Fertiliser
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Liquid Fish Hydrolysate Biofertiliser
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