soil health

NSW DPI research agronomist Mathew Dunn at the Wagga Wagga, NSW, research farm, during a field day in early February. Photo: Mark Saunders.
PASTURES & SOILS

Soil acidity problems tackled in southern NSW

NSW field experiment trial helps uncover extent and severity of soil acidity.

22 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

 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

 Riverine Plains announces innovative soil management project to help farmers improve drought resilience. Photo: Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

New Riverine Plains drought resilience project kicks off

New Riverine Plains project aims to assist farmers in improving drought resilience.

24 November 2023

 Farmers are more motivated to improve farm productivity then to gain carbon credits, according to new research. Photo courtesy of AgriFutures Australia.
INSIGHT

Soil health motivates carbon farming uptake

New research shows improved productivity is a key carbon farming motivator.

22 November 2023

Mycorrhizae fungi inoculation lifts broadacre crop yields
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Mycorrhizae fungi inoculation lifts broadacre crop yields

Agricultural practices in broadacre grain & cotton production are often detrimental to soil health.

14 September 2020

 Research has shown potential benefits from soil inversion by spading. Image courtesy Farmax.
CROPPING

Inversion tillage a possible yield booster

Research shows technique could provide better potassium access

08 March 2019

Welcome to BROOKFIELD® - Supplier of agricultural machinery Australia wide
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Welcome to BROOKFIELD® - Supplier of agricultural machinery Australia wide

We specialise in innovative designs & solutions ChainBars, SuperDrills, OmniBins & Sheep Feeders.

20 December 2018

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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.

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What's happening at Goldacres

2022 capped a big year for Goldacres, another model added- Prairie Pro Series 2 &

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: 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.

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.