Erosion control machinery – Harvest Moon, TAS case study demonstration site
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection case study demo site in north west Tasmania is Harvest Moon. This ...
Managing Redback Spiders In Broccoli
From April to June is ‘redback season”, where consumer complaints about redback spiders in broccoli are most likely ...
A guide to estimating wind speed for spraying agricultural chemicals
Choosing when to spray based on the prevailing wind speed is important for effectively applying chemicals and managing risk. ...
24 Hour risk profile for Summer spraying
When is the best time to spray during summer? What will maximise the effectiveness of the chemical and reduce ...
Getting soil pH right – Lime quality and application rates
Soil acidification, the drop in soil pH, is due to several factors including leaching of nitrate nitrogen, nutrient uptake ...
Roller crimper designs for cover crop management
New roller/crimper designs effectively terminate dense and tall cover crops without vibrations. Applicable for different tractor sizes/farm scales. Roller for elevated ...
Make this the year you have a serious look at strip-till
Looking to reduce establishment costs, improve your soil and save some time? Then have a look at strip-till this ...
Strip-till in Tasmania; A reduced till farming system
Strip-till is a system of cultivation that works strips of soil where the crop will be planted or ...
Strip-till in Tasmanian vegetable crops
Strip-till is a system of cultivation that works strips of soil where the crop will be planted or sown ...
Managing the risk of redback spiders in broccoli crops
Since 2016 there have been numerous customer complaints about redback spiders (Latrodectus hasselti) in broccoli. Complaints have mainly come ...
Am I wasting phosphorus?
Phosphorus is one of the most common elements found in plants, usually ranking 8th after carbon, oxygen, hydrogen (which ...