Mark runs through his family operation, targeting his ryegrass with multiple strategies including Seed Terminator's attached to both of his Case IH combines. Mark joined Nick in 2014 with the original prototype UniSA PhD machine, adding a Seed Terminator to his operation in 2017 and then trading the 2012 prototype out for a new Terminator in 2021. Funnily enough, the unit is still going strong over a decade later. Nick shares "Thank you so much for your support over the years Mark. It's been a hell of a journey, and none of it would have happened without you guys sticking your neck out in the early days. Best of luck for the season!" This film was created by Matt & Honni of Ascend Films; we'd like to give a big thanks to Mark Adams and his family, with a special thanks to his dealer group Farmers Centre 1978.
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1. Killing weeds as seeds, targeting them at their most vulnerable stage
2. Potential regulatory changes: Alternative weed seed control methods are required if chemicals are phased out. 3. Generational change: New farmers eager to explore innovative weed control approaches. 4. Herbicide resistance: Necessitates exploration of alternative weed management techniques. 5. Burning: Environmentally unacceptable for weed control. 6. Modern seeders: Handle heavy trash, reducing the need for burning and promoting sustainable weed management. 7. Full residue retention to keep nutrients in the soil 8. Smaller particles: Faster breakdown for nutrient recycling in soil. 9. Improving agricultural land: Ensuring productivity for future generations. 10. Cost savings: Reduced spraying expenses. 11. Fewer passes: Minimised soil compaction. 12. Terminate losses: Eliminate volunteers for improved application during spraying. 13. Long-term benefits: Reduced farmer exposure to chemicals, promoting safer practices. 14. Maximising existing land: Optimizing productivity with rising land costs. 15. Time savings: Integrated harvesting and weed control for labour efficiency. 16. Reduced chemical application: Minimised residues in the food chain. 17. Greater yields: In-crop spraying affects grain development, reducing yield. 18. Operator awareness: Aware of settings during harvesting to minimise grain loss. 19. Preventing weed competition: Protecting nutrients and moisture for crops. 20. Pest management: Less grain on the ground reduces pest infestations. 21. Improved emergence: Reduced trash promotes better crop establishment. 22. It doesn’t make sense to spend time and money killing weeds all year, only to reward the survivors at harvest and spread them out to spray next year. |
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