Water repellence is a major constraint in sandy soils—but strategic amelioration can help. Learn what causes repellence, how it affects crop performance, and which management options can improve infiltration, reduce erosion, and support long-term soil function.
Tag Archives: 2025
Bringing Regions Together Through Stubble Management: Shared Learnings from Corrigin to the West Midlands
A cross-regional collaboration between WMG and CFIG brought growers together to share practical stubble management insights—helping build resilient farming systems, improve soil cover, and foster partnerships across WA’s grainbelt through on-farm trials and grower-to-grower learning.
Hands-On Spray Workshop Equips Growers with Next-Level Spray Efficiency Insights
Growers gained practical insights into spray calibration, drift control, and new technology at WMG’s GRDC-supported workshop—combining expert advice, live demos, and autonomous sprayer tech to improve product efficacy, reduce waste, and boost on-farm spraying confidence.
Helping Farmers Make More Informed Decisions: The Risk/Reward Tool
Discover how the Risk/Reward Tool is helping farmers make better decisions by translating complex research into practical, easy-to-use formats—combining economic, environmental, and social insights in a way that supports real-world adoption.
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.