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15 results found:
  • Plates for sandy soils
    Plates for sandy soils
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-23T09:00:00+11:00

    SA trials validate deep-ripping tactics.

  • Spader effect
    Spader effect
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-20T09:00:00+11:00

    Rotary spaders can ameliorate non-wetting surface soils and incorporate topsoil.

  • Insights into one-way disc ploughs
    Insights into one-way disc ploughs
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-20T09:00:00+11:00

    One-way disc ploughs are a low-cost alternative to mouldboard ploughs for soil amelioration. As they have more components, they require more time to optimise but may be used on a greater range of soil types than mouldboard ploughs.

  • Machinery solutions for subsoil manuring
    Machinery solutions for subsoil manuring
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-18T09:00:00+11:00

    Collaboration brings insight to manuring.

  • Simulations into strategic tillage implement performance
    Simulations into strategic tillage implement performance
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-15T00:00:00+11:00

    DEM modelling helps to optimise strategic tillage equipment and reduce field-testing costs.

  • Complex soil constraints require an integrated management approach
    Complex soil constraints require an integrated management approach
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-14T00:00:00+11:00

    Australia's soil constraints are unique and require integrated management tactics.

  • Effective set-up
    Effective set-up
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-09T09:00:00+11:00

    Correct set-up of mouldboard ploughs is important for weed control and overcoming water repellence.

  • Match strategic tillage implements to soil type and constraint for effective amelioration
    Match strategic tillage implements to soil type and constraint for effective amelioration
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-07T00:00:00+11:00

    When choosing ripping, mixing or inverting implements for strategic tillage, an understanding of both soils and constraints is required.

  • A tale of two ploughs
    A tale of two ploughs
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-06T09:00:00+11:00

    A comparison between two soil inversion implements.

  • Ability to mix soil will influence choice of tillage implement
    Ability to mix soil will influence choice of tillage implement
    Supplement: Soil Constraints Part 1, November-December 2019 - 2019-10-06T00:00:00+10:00

    Measurement of soil relocation in the field can determine how effective an implement is at mixing or inverting soil and can guide tool selection

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