Explore how stubble management strategies like stubble retention, mulching, and shallow incorporation can enhance soil moisture and increase groundcover in increasingly variable and dryer seasons.
Tag Archives: 2024
Rabobank: The ‘knowns’ and ‘unknowns’ of the G&O market
RaboResearch grain and oilseed analyst Vitor Cacula Pistoia explores the ‘knowns’ and ‘unknowns’ of the global grain and oilseed markets.
Early Post-Emergent Deep Ripping Insights from Bidgerabbie K Extension Trial Site
Read the latest farmer summary from our first pop-up crop walk at Bidgerabbie. Discover key insights on post-seeding deep ripping, shared experiences from farmers, and strategic practices discussed during the event.
CSBP: Gauge nutrient uptake with plant sampling
With some good rain finally making an appearance across the growing region, crops are coming up, and pastures are recovering. This brings the opportunity to carry out CSBP NUlogic Plant Analysis to assess crop and pasture health by analysing the current concentration of nutrients in the plants.
Getting more time & enjoyment back in farming
WMG CEO Nathan Craig discusses helping farmers manage risk and reduce stress, the RiskWi$e Project, and focusing on the ‘1%ers’ in farm businesses – small changes that can lead to significant improvements in time management and profitability.
Stacking soil amendments and amelioration to increase yield & improve soil health
Despite a dry start to the season, the Wathingarra Future Carbon Project trial site, investigating stacked soil amendments and amelioration methods, has seen successful plant establishment across all plots.
Legumes in agricultural systems: A background
Learn all about legumes and their role in agricultural systems in the first of a series of researched and collated articles being produced as part of the Grain Legumes Project.
Early results from the K Extension Project trial site
Early results from the K Extension Project trial site are showing the impact of early post emergent ripping on different crop varieties, with these initial insights forming part of our ongoing exploration into potassium requirements for the region.
Soil amelioration & water repellence: Investigating the next generation of strategies
Learn about one of our newest projects focusing on soil amelioration and developing the next generation of strategies to combat soil water repellence and improve long-term soil health, including a look at our first site’s progress and a short drone video of some amelioration in action!
Farewell from Melanie Dixon
After 3 years of incredible work with our members, community and team at WMG, Mixed Farming Systems Officer Melanie Dixon is moving on. Read her farewell letter here.