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...
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...
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...
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 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...
