Yarns  ·  Field notes from the paddock

Agronomy worth
talking about.

Soil, nitrogen, precision data, and the calls that actually move yield. Independent notes from across the Darling Downs, Western Downs, and Border Rivers — no supplier line to push.

All field notes

Electromagnetic survey machine mapping soil conductivity

Precision Agriculture

The EM Machine: Mapping Soil Variability with Electromagnetic Surveys

Why EM surveys matter in a world of expensive fertiliser

4 min read
NDVI satellite heat map of a cropping paddock

Agronomy

Understanding NDVI: A Simple Index with Powerful Insights for Crops

Modern farming increasingly relies on data, and one of the most valuable data tools is the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI).

2 min read
Zonal soil sampling across a variable paddock

Precision Agriculture

Standard vs Zonal Soil Testing: Choosing the Right Soil Test for Your Paddock

Soil testing provides the baseline information needed to make smart fertiliser decisions. However, not all soil tests are created equal.

2 min read
White heads in a wheat crop caused by Fusarium crown rot, Australia.

Agronomy

Crown rot and Victrato: what actually pays

Victrato has finished its first full commercial season in Australia. With winter plant four to six weeks away, here is where the…

6 min read
Deep soil core sample showing nitrogen profile layers

Precision Agriculture

Deep Soil Testing to Capitalise on Residual Nitrogen

Traditional soil tests sample the top 0-6 inches of soil. While this surface layer is important, it doesn't tell the whole story.

3 min read
Dawson Agriculture soil sampling rig set up in a harvested paddock on the Darling Downs

Soil Testing

Why Soil Testing Is the Foundation of Profitable Farming

For growers grappling with tight margins and rising input costs, soil testing is the cornerstone of agronomic decision-making. GRDC research shows soil-test-informed…

5 min read
Urea fertiliser price and supply chart for Southern Queensland grain growers, Dawson Ag agronomy insights.

Agronomy

Managing High Urea Prices: Precision Strategies for Australian Growers

A perfect storm for fertiliser markets

4 min read
Grizzly wheel-track renovator working a Darling Downs paddock behind a John Deere tractor, Southern Queensland.

Equipment

Grizzly Wheel Track Renovator Hire: A Practical Solution for Smoother Paddocks and Better Field Performance

Grizzly Wheel Track Renovator Hire is becoming increasingly important across broadacre farming regions on the Western Downs and northern NSW, where wheel…

7 min read
Kelly Chain disc implement working a Western Downs paddock for weed control, Southern Queensland.

Agronomy

Kelly Chain Hire for Effective Weed Control on the Western Downs

Kelly Chain Hire for Weed Control remains one of one of the most practical mechanical options for broadacre farming on the Western…

9 min read
Aerial drone view of a Darling Downs cropping paddock on the Dawson Ag precision soil testing program, Southern Queensland.

Soil Testing

Precision Soil Testing in Queensland: Why Better Soil Data Leads to Better Farm Decisions

Precision soil testing Queensland helps growers understand what is happening below the surface before making important fertiliser and crop management decisions. Healthy…

6 min read

Independent advice

Talk to an agronomist.

We work across

  • Darling Downs
  • Western Downs
  • Border Rivers
  • Granite Belt
  • Lockyer Valley
  • South Burnett
  • Moree to Goondiwindi corridor
Book a soil test