Author: Rachel Oxborrow
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Inoculation decisions made easy with new test
Author: Rachel Oxborrow, 2021-05-08T09:00:00+10:00A new test that measures rhizobia numbers in the soil will help take the guesswork out of inoculation decisions for pulse growers in South Australia and Victoria. The PREDICTA rNod soil DNA test informs growers of the number of rhizobia in the soil and whether or not pulses might benefit from inoculation.
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Soil testing guides optimal crop nutrition and stubble production to reduce erosion risks
Author: Rachel Oxborrow, 2021-04-08T09:00:00+10:00Agronomists in the South Australian and Victorian Mallee say that using soil testing to optimise crop biomass and soil nutrition decisions can help avoid topsoil erosion and yield losses. Research shows that losing one millimetre of topsoil can result in yield losses of between one and six per cent.
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Know your fire safety code
Author: Rachel Oxborrow, 2019-10-15T00:00:00+11:00Industry bodies and fire authorities are encouraging growers to know the details of their voluntary harvest code of practice to ensure fire safety across South Australia and Victoria.
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DNA tests clarify soil diseases
Author: Rachel Oxborrow, 2019-10-04T00:00:00+10:00PreDicta® B testing helps boost grower knowledge of soil microbiology.
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Communication key in beating adversity
Author: Rachel Oxborrow, 2019-09-24T00:00:00+10:00Steve Whillas firmly believes face-to-face connections are an important part of maintaining good mental health in tough times.
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Brokers provide options
Author: Rachel Oxborrow, 2019-09-13T00:00:00+10:00Engaging an insurance broker is an important part of fire risk management.
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Investing in prevention
Author: Rachel Oxborrow, 2019-09-11T00:00:00+10:00The safety of staff, family, neighbours and the local community is the overriding consideration of grain grower Ben Wundersitz as he prepares for harvest each year.