West Midlands Group

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Optimising Potassium Management in the West Midlands: Results, Analysis and Insights from 2024 Trial Sites
Explore an in-depth analysis of the 2024 K Extension Project Dandaragan and Badgingarra trial results, offering practical insights for growers looking to optimise nutrient use and improve long-term productivity.
Evaluating the Economics of Soil Amelioration Strategies for Non-Wetting Soils
How can different soil amelioration methods improve crop yields and farm profitability? See our economic analysis of the 2024 season results from the Dandaragan Soil Water Repellence trial site to find out more.
FEED365 Summer Sheep Grazing: Implications for Paddock Management and Grazing Strategies
How can farmers optimise sheep growth while maintaining pasture sustainability? Explore weight gain patterns, grazing duration, paddock management strategies and insights from the latest Warradarge FEED365 trial summer sheep grazing results.
Understanding the Microbiome Responsible for Crop Residue Breakdown
Crop residues play a vital role in soil health, but how can farmers maximise their benefits? This article explores the soil microbiome’s role in residue breakdown, key factors influencing decomposition, and practical strategies to enhance soil fertility and long-term productivity.
Rotation Diversity: Exploring Break Crops and Nitrogen Efficiency in the West Midlands
How can diverse crop rotations improve nitrogen management and long-term profitability? Explore the benefits and challenges of integrating legumes, pastures, and break crops, sharing insights from local trials and farmer discussions on balancing input costs, risk, and soil health.
Grower Groups mixing it with the best at GRDC Crop Updates
CEO Nathan Craig discusses West Midlands Groups role at the latest GRDC Crop Updates, showcasing research on double break crops, industry trends, and new approaches to sharing agronomic insights.
A snapshot of some of the more significant regional trends in soil health
Summit Fertilizers' 2023-24 soil analysis reveals significant improvements in pH levels across the North Midlands region. This article highlights key trends in pH, phosphorus, and potassium content, offering insights to help optimise fertiliser use and soil health.
How can amelioration affect crop uptake of nutrients in gravel soils?
Explore how soil amelioration methods like deep ripping and inversion tillage impact nutrient uptake in gravel soils with results and analysis from the Dandaragan Soil Water Repellence Project trial site.

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