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Southern, 25 Mar 2022
Paddock companions show profitable potential
Victorian growers Ashley Fraser from Rutherglen and Tom Briggs from Norong relate their on-farm experiences growing different types of companion crops in the state's north-east. Both growers were spectators of local intercropping trials at the Rutherglen Research Institute as part of the Victorian Grains Innovation Partnership.
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Southern, 22 Feb 2022
Soil tonic mixes lime, deep ripping and nutrition
South Australian growers Alistair and Kate Ifould have put in place an ambitious soil improvement program to correct a worsening soil acidification problem. It has involved a combination of liming and deep ripping, followed by a generous fertiliser application program, to get the most out of their newly improved soils.
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Southern, 19 Feb 2022
Stuart ranks good crop establishment as the number one factor in the success of cropping
Stuart Robinson ranks good crop establishment as the number one factor to the success of cropping on his farm, with increased weed control at the front of mind.
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Southern, 18 Feb 2022
50ft Boss Bridge frame planter improves productivity across diverse soil types
For Luke Simon, farming across a variety of soil types is one of the greatest challenges. The Mid-North property ranges from non-wetting sands through to heavy black clays, an issue particularly difficult to manage at times like seeding.
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Southern, 02 Feb 2022
On-farm tool blends sensor technologies
Scientists are developing new on-farm systems combining sensor technologies that enable growers to determine both the market class and quality grade of pulses and cereals defined by Grain Trade Australia standards.
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Southern, 30 Jan 2022
Different seeding equipment for different soils
Mark had to modify the rollers of this airseeder because the seed distribution wasn’t even enough. Once this was done, it allowed for sufficient adjustment when sowing canola.
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Southern, 28 Jan 2022
1870 John Deere: “It’s the third one in a row, I still don’t know of any better!”
A successful crop establishment of 600 tillers per square metre is where Gary Virgin would like to start his season off.
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Southern, 27 Jan 2022
Anything that starts well, does well at Berriwillock
John sees successful crop establishment as an incredibly important aspect to a cropping system as it has implications on the entire season.
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Southern, 26 Jan 2022
Multi-function amelioration concept revs into reality
South Australian grower Rob Pocock came up with the concept for a prototype 'plough and sow' machine, which has become a reality through GRDC-invested research led by Mallee Sustainable Farming in partnership with the University of South Australia and Adelaide-based machinery manufacturer John Shearer.
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Southern, 19 Jan 2022
Dunlop’s disc system allows for good moisture retention at sowing and fast sowing speeds
With a long-term goal of moisture conservation, the Dunlop brothers retain high cereal stubble loads using a stripper front on their header and run a Control Traffic System (CTF) system.