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Precision Agriculture
VRT for Cotton: What the GRDC/SPAA Grains Work Actually Tells Us About Variable-Rate Nitrogen in Irrigated Cotton
What grains-led VRT research actually tells cotton growers about variable-rate nitrogen, the data layers it needs, and when it pays back in…
Agronomy
Paraquat Label Changes 2026: What the New APVMA Rates Mean for Your Fallow
The APVMA has cut the conventional boom rate for paraquat to about 1 L/ha. Here is what it means for broadacre fallow…
Precision Agriculture
Integrating Precision Data: From Soil Tests to NDVI and EM for Comprehensive Crop Management
Why integration matters
Precision Agriculture
Environmental Benefits of Precision Agriculture: Saving Resources and Protecting Soils
Beyond profitability
Precision Agriculture
Harnessing NDVI and EM Data for Precision Nutrient Management
The challenge of variability
Precision Agriculture
The EM Machine: Mapping Soil Variability with Electromagnetic Surveys
Why EM surveys matter in a world of expensive fertiliser
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).
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.
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.
Agronomy
Managing High Urea Prices: Precision Strategies for Australian Growers
A perfect storm for fertiliser markets