Ted Mikhail

Ted Mikhail began his career as an Agronomist in Egypt in 1959, working first in Animal Husbandry and then in Soil Improvement. While in Egypt, he obtained his first degree in Agriculture at the Cairo University, followed by his Post-graduate Diploma in Soil Science from the University of Alexandria, which was sponsored by the Ford Foundation and allowed him to study under several of the most eminent soil scientists in the World.

In 1967, he came to Australia and began research on improved irrigation methods. He then began to focus on the relationship between the chemical and physical properties of soils. During this time, Ted also furthered his studies at the University of Melbourne with a Diploma of Agricultural Extension (1975) and a Master of Agriculture (Soil Chemistry & Physics) in 1979. He also authored and co-authored more than sixty bulletins, research papers and reports.

In 1980 he established SWEP Analytical Laboratories in order to better serve the agricultural community by applying his principles in soil, plant, animals and human relationships to achieve the highest quality in life through our soil. He was then also able to extend his research to soils from around the World. In 1986, this all came together into what we now call “The Mikhail System”.

His vision of the soil as a Living System has been borne out both by research and field experience and is the driving principle that underlies Worldwide of the Mikhail system for its effectiveness and reliability.

For more information on Ted Mikhail, please visit his website: www.swep.com.au