Interested in agriculture and rural communities @MonashGC @OxfordWaterMSc
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31 May 2022
What a difference a year does (or doesn't) make. Moved to the other side of the world, but still finding a way to be sowing in the Wimmera Mallee - just swapped a tractor for a laptop!
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Kate Maddern retweeted
17 Dec 2020
We've got some interesting results from the BCG and @wimmeracma Soil Amelioration Trial at Netherby are showing some interesting results.
BCG are researching the effects of different soil amelioration techniques on sandy duplex soils in the Wimmera.
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9 Jun 2020
Starting to spread urea? Wondering how much N to apply? Unsure of how much nitrogen last years crop took out of the system?
Tune into this workshop at 4PM TODAY to calculate:
- Your yield potential
- How much N to apply in 2020
- If your rotation is building or depleting N
8 Jun 2020
Don’t Forget! @agronomeiste and Harm Van Rees are presenting an interactive digital workshop at 4pm this Wed, join in to learn how to budget Nitrogen requirements to achieve better results and much more.
#NLP @MalleeCMA
1 Apr 2020
Interested in learning more about soil sampling? What to know how to get more out of your soil sampling program? Tune in tomorrow morning at 11am to find out more, register at the link below
26 Mar 2020
Tune in 2 April 11am with @katemaddern for an in depth look at the benefits of soil sampling and how soil tests can be used to help make decisions in the coming growing season. Register now: buff.ly/2Uhztle
@wimmeracma
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Kate Maddern retweeted
4 Feb 2020
Book your 2019 soil sampling now with BCG.
Knowing your soil moisture, N, P and micronutrient status can help you plan rotations and guide input decisions for this year.
More info at: buff.ly/2tv7R1q
Book at buff.ly/3baK33K or call 0458 950 394
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Kate Maddern retweeted
24 Sep 2019
There are free herbicide resistance tests for barley grass available to growers, get in contact with @katemaddern @bcg_birchip to get your hands on one. @UniofAdelaide @theGRDC
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Kate Maddern retweeted
20 Jun 2019
Growers and advisers, don’t miss the Rupanyup Crop Walk next Thurs 27:
Soil amelioration
Soil pit visit, Rebecca Mitchell, @VicGovAg
Cover crops, local grower @PaulOxbrow
Grain storage, @mrchriswarrick
Free breakfast @ Lubeck Hall
Details & RSVP: bit.ly/2IWUdrE
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Kate Maddern retweeted
18 Jun 2019
Learn how to use your soil tests to their full potential at a Sheep Hills workshop on Wed 26 June 8.30-10.30am. Join @prophetised and @katemaddern to understand yield potential and timely and cost effective nitrogen decisions at this FREE event. More info: buff.ly/2IorblH
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Kate Maddern retweeted
26 Oct 2018
Winner of our People's Choice Award: MSRF Dream Seeds Program! Taking home a 2 night stay for 2 people in one of Parks Victoria’s Wilderness Retreats at Wilsons Promontory National Park @ParksVictoria
#VICRACA
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6 Sep 2018
Getting excited for the Global Challenges Panel as a part of Monash Global Leaders week! @MonashGC #globalleaders
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A pattern of low fertiliser efficiency has emerged from 4 years of wheat N management trials by @NthGwrAlliance reinforcing the importance of regularly applying N fertiliser to maintain soil N & highlighting increased risks when soil N levels are depleted: bit.ly/2rI35cF
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Kate Maddern retweeted
9 May 2018
Anecdotal evidence suggests a significant proportion of farm fertilizer advice is unlikely to meet minimum standards. What constitutes sound soil & plant nutrition advice? Find out at this webinar. x.com/NSWDPI_Soils/status/99…
4 May 2018
Our upcoming webinar on standards in fertilizer advice from Jeff Kraak @Fertcare_au Thursday May 10th at 1:30 PM AEST, Register at attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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Kate Maddern retweeted
9 May 2018
Over 120Ha of #Soil tested in the past 3 days following my recent tweet on the #Importance of #SoilTesting.
Our clients are all trying to get the #Advantage over their neighbours, whilst setting themselves up for #Success.
#EldersAgvice #SmartFarmer #Agronomy @EldersLimited
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The national mean minimum #temperature was the fourth warmest on record at 1.59 °C above average for April | bit.ly/climateupdate #climateupdate #weather
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Kate Maddern retweeted
7 May 2018
Canadian researchers have found wild oats that are resistant to Avadex have never been sprayed with Sakura, were found to be Sakura resistant. This confirms what Roberto Busi found in the lab in ryegrass has now happened in the field in wild oats. More: buff.ly/2GfUuXk
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Kate Maddern retweeted
7 May 2018
Year 2 of @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY and @theGRDC funded crop competition trials underway!Investigating competition of pulses vs sowthistle.
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Kate Maddern retweeted
3 May 2018
Something is eating this canola. I suspect 🐭🐭🐭 keep baiting
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Kate Maddern retweeted
6 May 2018
Shield Salt (1%) Orius (2nd) Liberate applied. Moth activity increasing - 17 days post Altacor. Harvest date, mid-late June. @PaulMacAHRI_PUL @Pulse_Australia #Burdekin
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Kate Maddern retweeted
3 May 2018
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