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...
Ryegrass is primed for resistance

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

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...
Aquifer Wins the Gossip Wars

Aquifer Wins the Gossip Wars

by Bill Crabtree, Agronomist  Aquifer soil wetter continues to outperform competitors across multiple WA trial sites, with 2025 response curve data showing consistent results in wheat emergence, NDVI and grain yield. If you’re weighing up your seeding inputs...

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