Challenging dry emergence

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

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 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...
Managing rainfall variability

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...

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