Revolutionising Australian Agriculture Through Microbial Innovation
Fertikey is not just another fertiliser company, it is agricultural innovation in action.
Our mission is to unlock the full potential of Australian soils through advanced microbial technology that strengthens crops, regenerates soil health, and helps farmers achieve higher yields with lower input costs.
As the official Australian distributor — and future local manufacturer — of EL-I Tech and RAD Custom Biological Solutions’ microbial blends, Fertikey delivers world-class biological fertilisers backed by over 13 years of research and on-farm development.
Our Journey: From South African Science to Australian Soil
Fertikey’s technology was born from collaboration between a renowned biologist, Gerhard Vermaak, and experienced farmers who spent more than a decade perfecting microbial brews in South Africa. Early trials proved that multi-strain brews delivered great potential — but inconsistent results, as microbe ratios were difficult to control.
This challenge led to a breakthrough: cultivating microbes as monocultures and preserving them through a unique refractive-window drying process.
The result? A precisely balanced, highly active microbial concentrate with above average CFU counts and consistent field performance.
Today, Fertikey brings this proven biotechnology to Australian agriculture — combining local passion with global science to create reliable, scalable, and sustainable farming solutions.
The Fertikey Difference: Beyond Standard Fertiliser
EL-I Tech (Early Life Initiation Technology)
Combines autotrophic and photosynthetic microbes to extend nitrogen fixation beyond the root zone, naturally matching the nitrogen levels of chemical inputs.
Advanced Manufacturing Precision
Monoculture cultivation and unique refractive-window drying protect microbe viability, ensuring consistent, high-performing results every time.
Effortless Integration
Fertikey blends are non-phytotoxic and work seamlessly alongside existing fertiliser and spray programs — no major system changes required.
Secondary Plant Benefits:
The microbial blends are specifically formulated to have overall plant vitality boosting effects.
Simple to Use. Powerful in Results.
Fertikey products are supplied as dry, dormant microbial concentrates in powdered form.
When mixed with water, the microbes reactivate instantly and are ready for field application — whether through soil drench, in-furrow treatment, or foliar spray.
This simplicity means any farm can integrate Fertikey’s microbial technology without new equipment or complex processes.
Building Australia’s Future of Biological Farming
Fertikey’s mandate is to establish a distribution network and local manufacturing of these unique microbial agriculture aids
Local production will shorten lead times, create regional jobs, and allow for tailored microbial solutions optimised for Australian soil and climate conditions.
Fertikey is a proudly Australian company.