On-Farm Operation Optimisation

On-Farm Operation Optimisation

IMAGE: Bindi, ACTFA Chair, and Godard, Verge Ag Operations Manager, discussing opportunities for on farm operation optimisation that will be explored in a new GRDC funded project. A new generation of farm operation optimisation tools is emerging to empower growers to...
Low-Pressure Tyres for CTF?

Low-Pressure Tyres for CTF?

We see increasing publicity about the crop yield and performance benefits of IF and VF tyres – where IF and VF denote ‘Increased Flexion’ and ‘Very High Flexion’, respectively. These tyres have more flexible sidewalls, which allow lower pressures and greater contact...
Soil Health – is driving over earthworms good for them?

Soil Health – is driving over earthworms good for them?

IMAGE: Earthworms in CTF, WA. (Credit: Bindi Isbister) It is generally accepted that CTF should be beneficial for that important but ill-defined property – soil health – for which earthworms are often used as an indicator. The scientific literature on this topic has...
Wheel track management

Wheel track management

IMAGE Courtesy Matt Pedersen, Australian Tyre Traders: Discussing the adjustments required on the track renovator to leave a better finish at Nhill Wheel Track Management Field Day.  The recent wet season across much of the eastern grain belt has generated a deal of...