CTF Effects on Sustainability and Productivity

CTF Effects on Sustainability and Productivity

In his recent International Fertiliser Society (IFS) paper, ACTFA board member Dr Dio Antille and his colleagues have done an excellent job of bringing together research information on the effects of field traffic from across the world. It won’t surprise ACTFA members...
Raised bed CTF, drainage and weed control in the HRZ

Raised bed CTF, drainage and weed control in the HRZ

Image: The raised beds and controlled traffic farming system provides a well-aerated and well-structured soil environment that promotes vigorous crop root development, which underpins high yields and strong competition against weeds. Author: Cindy Benjamin, WeedSmart...
Runline Adjustments using Launch Pad: A Grower Case Study

Runline Adjustments using Launch Pad: A Grower Case Study

Optimising Machinery Efficiency in Northern NSW and Southern QLD by: Christian Capp, Grohag, Goondawindi Key Points Adjusting existing run lines to a more efficient heading configuration reduces the number of tracks in the field, leading to significant savings in...
Straw Spreader boosts header efficiency

Straw Spreader boosts header efficiency

The following article featured in the Autumn 2024 edition of the SEPWA newsletter and is shared here with the permission of South East Premium Wheatgrowers Association.  Images courtesy MR & HL Wandel. A purpose-built machine that chops and spreads straw evenly...