In the early 90’s we gave low-input agriculture a red hot crack, with a mindset of absolutely wanting this system/belief to work economically 💰& if possible grow the business as well. Nine years later the engine of the business ground to an abrupt stop. It only took 9 years to mine the phosphorus, sulphur, nitrogen, and calcium out of the landscape. The early indicators were The grass bank 💰got smaller each year regardless of rainfall. Stocking rates in the first 4 years were ok as normal then they fell off the cliff by year 7, by year 9 adjusted to stocking rate per Ha/100mm rainfall we were running 51% less DSE, S Low input Low risk Low return on assets managed (ROAM) Keep in mind we farm in a pretty safe environment in the central west of NSW, with 650mm average rainfall which falls fairly evenly over the year.

Setting up a new break fence in a kale crop for some trade heifers. Kale is powering on ahead of the fence. 114 hd getting about 1 ha/week with ad lib straw

As a dairy farming community we need to get behind this so we can have an effective advocacy organisation #ausdairy #Dairyfarmersvictoria

Very content triplets, not all of them have this level of lambing site but nice to provide it where we can.

Seasonal growth patterns on show of three perennial grasses on the East Coast, Tas. Two plots on left = phalaris, two green plots in centre = continental cocksfoot, 1 plot on right = Hispanic cocksfoot @TasInAg @RedMeatUpdates @NRMSOUTH @nrmnorth

Clients summer sown rape crop looking the goods to fill autumn feed gap followed by another hit of N and carry into the winter #agronomy #ausag

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@cameronmorris Not bad silage regrowth aided by a late season. NPK before and after cutting

Looking for 2 harvesters with tracks or duals for an immediate start in Willaura. Been let down again, 650ha of canola and 800 ha of cereals. 0438526264

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Across the border at SK with ⁦@DeanEastwood7⁩ summercrops looking a tad better than the drowned WD version #winning #foragebrassica #ausag

(1) Fed & State Govs spend billions on road infrastructure every year, new roads and repairs. Are there 'warranties' on these works? If not, why not? Companies that win tenders to build/repair roads should be responsible for any repairs for at least the first 5 years...

Regrowth after simulated heavy silage cut (left) or cut at 3 left stage (right). Both plots sown with same rate of clover.

Wairere been mating hoggets since 1966. Target 60-65 kgs at lambing. A single will loose 8-10 kgs at lambing and a twin 12-16 kgs. Should be 60 kgs at weaning. @NZBeefLamb #wfoty @BakerAg_NZ

Yesterday was summer crop sowing day at the Milton Trial Site! After a few dry days we were finally able to get on the paddocks with the tractor. 1/2

Fertilizer trial at Bega Valley undertaken by Meridian’s @jimshov funded by @meatlivestock. Three years fertilizer use, no resowing. Control paddock vs fertilized paddock. (Participant Ian Culley in 2nd pic)

A rare 2022 spring sowing #agronomy win on a clients well drained and prepared site. Old pasture > brassica > spring sown Phalaris/clovers. A collaboration job for ⁦@PhilWhitp4⁩ & ⁦@cameronmorris⁩

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