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 DPIRD soil researcher Wayne Parker stressed the importance of ameliorating in May at the GRDC updates in Perth last month. Photo: Jenna Santos
CROPPING

Ameliorating wet soil maximises benefits

DPIRD soil researchers have stressed the importance of ameliorating soil after the season breaks.

15 March 2024

 Planfarm business consultant, Peter Newman, said WA growers who practiced soil amelioration between 2013 and 2023 increased cropping profits by an additional $100/ha per year on average compared to growers who did not. Photo: Jenna Santos.  
CROPPING

Soil amelioration delivers millions to WA growers

A recent study showed soil amelioration boosted WA cropping profits by $100/ha a year on average.

13 March 2024

 Scale up: University of Melbourne’s Dr Corinne Celestina gave a presentation about the new development scales, at the GRDC Adelaide Update in February. Photo: Claire Harris.
CROPPING

Scale created to take ambiguity out of crop development measurements

New scales provide clearer and more objective descriptions when measuring crop development.

11 March 2024

 ABARES reports the value of ag production has risen by over 51 per cent in the last 20 years, but productivity performance is slowing. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

New report shows Ag productivity performance is slowing

ABARES says the ag production value has risen 51 per cent in two decades, but growth is slowing.

11 March 2024

 Commodus CL has been accredited as a malting barley variety. Image courtesy InterGrain.
CROPPING

New malting barley varieties gain accreditation

Commodus CL and Minotaur varieties added to malting barley accreditation list.

11 March 2024

 Updates have been made to the GRDC's GrowNotes Spray Application manual. Image courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

GRDC updates spray application manual

A new version of the GRDC's GrowNotes Spray Application manual is now available.

08 March 2024

 Biological solutions have been proven to provide a return on investment, but there have been significant barriers to widespread adoption. Picture Ben White.
CROPPING

Will biologicals be the next big thing?

With farmers looking to reduce emissions, will biologicals become the next big thing?

06 March 2024

 Soil sniffer: QUOLL eNoses collect data on soil gases which will be accessed by users via an online interface. Pictured are University of Tasmania’s research engineer Chris Boucher and dgital agricultural scientist Dr Shahinur Alam. Photo: Soil CRC.
CROPPING

Electronic nose to sniff out soil biological activity

A project to develop and commercialise an electronic nose for sniffing soils is underway.

06 March 2024

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Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tractors

Kondinin Group has rounded up some real broadacre muscle in this Research Report - looking at 447kW (600hp)-plus tractors.

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.