CROPPING

Early deep ripping and crop responses

Research in Western Australia is finding deep ripping to 50-70 centimetres can lift wheat, canola and lupin yields by helping to alleviate subsoil compaction. But timing this strategic tillage operation can be problematic.

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Early deep ripping and crop responses

Optimal results on a range of deep sands, sandy loam, duplex and some clay soils typically occur when ripping is carried out just after opening rains in autumn. At that time, soil is moist enough to allow...

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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: 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.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.