Precision baby! 5 Nov 2023 The Agro Precision is where agriculture is going – globally. Driving on the same part of the paddock every year. Applying nutrients at the right rate for every pixel of the paddock. Applying herbicides just to... Harvest Weed Seed Control New Technology Terminator Agronomist Read more
Crop competition the perfect companion to HWSC 5 Nov 2023 The Agro Do you know your birthday? Of course you do. Do you know your partner’s birthday? This is more important. It’s ok to wake up on your own birthday and forget, but have you ever forgotten your partner’s... Crop Density Target Plant Density Terminator Agronomist Read more
One in six paddocks has glyphosate resistant ryegrass in Australia 5 Nov 2023 The Agro That’s the recent message from the national herbicide resistance survey. I reckon glyphosate is probably the biggest herbicide resistance issue facing Australian farmers at the moment. Why? We have re... Glyphosate Herbicide Resistance Ryegrass Terminator Agronomist Read more
What is chaff worth? 5 Nov 2023 The Agro About $1000/t. Well first you’ve got to cut the crop, then bind it then stook it, and feed it into an ancient, noisy bit of gear that literally runs like a chaff cutter, then bag it and sell it to peo... Rising Costs Terminator Agronomist Read more
The word of the year: Flexibility 5 Nov 2023 The Agro Australian farmers are already very flexible, but this year I recommend rolling out the yoga mat on the workshop floor at the start of each day, tuck your singlet into your stubbies, and salute the su... Rising Costs Terminator Agronomist Read more
Is it time to get out of sheep? 30 Oct 2023 The Agro In my experience with my clients, sheep income is half that of cropping income at best. I have just finished reading a well known benchmark report that has confirmed this. And this is using historical... Livestock Myths Terminator Agronomist Read more