Challenging dry emergence
by Bill Crabtree, Agronomist Aquifer dry sowing performance is under the microscope this season, with Bill Crabtree sharing real-world results from the Quairading Ausplow-4Farmers R&D site where variable emergence has tested the limits of in-furrow moisture...
R&D and making the most of moisture opportunities
by Bill Crabtree, Agronomist Aquifer soil wetter is proving its worth this season at our Quairading R&D site, where 4F Agronomist Bill Crabtree is measuring its impact on crop emergence in light, water-repellent soils after a late, dry May break. Why Aquifer soil...
4Farmers June 30 Prepay Offer
4Farmers Prepay offer is open for the 2026 season, with a 3% upfront discount, flexible 12-month delivery, and the chance to lock in next season's chemical costs before 30 June. Lock in next season's chemicals with the 4Farmers Prepay offer Pay now for next season's...
Managing rainfall variability
Managing rainfall variability has become one of the defining challenges of the WA growing season. In this article, Dr Cam Beeck looks at five decades of CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology data, what the later autumn break and falling cool-season rainfall mean for crop...
4Farmers and Ausplow Unite to Drive Next-Generation Agricultural R&D at Quairading
4Farmers Ausplow partnership trials are kicking off on a 60-hectare site at Quairading, with a focus on real-world solutions for sandy, water-repellent soils across the WA wheatbelt. What the 4Farmers Ausplow partnership means for WA growers Western Australian...
Real World Mouse Plague Experience – What’s Your Story?
by Dr Cameron Beeck, General Manager Zinc phosphide mouse bait performance under real paddock conditions is the focus of a new grower feedback initiative from 4Farmers. With mouse pressure building across Western Australia, your experience matters. Is your zinc...
Hold onto your soil moisture
by Dr Cameron Beeck, General Manager Aquifer soil wetter is shaping up as a key tool this season, helping WA growers hold onto recent rainfall and keep moisture where the seed can actually use it. Why Aquifer soil wetter matters right now The recent rainfall across...
Making the most of the rain with Aquifer
by Dr Cameron Beeck, General Manager Aquifer soil wetter from 4Farmers combines conventional wetting with humectant technology to maximise germination across all soil types - here is how it captures recent rain and turns it into stronger crop establishment. How...
Ryegrass is primed for resistance
by Bill Crabtree, Agronomist Glyphosate resistant ryegrass is now widespread across the WA wheatbelt. Bill Crabtree explains practical strategies for improving knockdown results using glufosinate and Basher before seeding. How to control glyphosate resistant ryegrass...
Getting the most efficiency from limited Nitrogen
by Bill Crabtree, Agronomist Nitrogen use efficiency is critical when supply is tight. Bill Crabtree outlines six practical strategies to help WA grain growers do more with less N this season. Six Ways to Improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency This Season With restricted...