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.

 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.  

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.  

The 10-year study, starting in 2013, was conducted by Farmanco, Planfarm and Aglytica, with investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the Department of Primary Industries...

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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 Kondinin team.

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

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

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Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.

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Research Report: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.