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...
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...
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...
by Bill Crabtree, Agronomist and General Manager of 4Farmers The 800 kg/ha wheat yield increase from 2 L/ha of Aquifer (see graph) has created much discussion and enthusiasm. This wetter trial showed dramatic visual differences from the start. It was on a very water...
by Bill Crabtree, Agronomist Aquifer liquid N combinations are gaining traction across WA, but Bill Crabtree explains why the risks – particularly in dry conditions – are just as important to understand as the opportunities, and what the 2025 Mindarabin...
