Riverine Plains Blog

Key messages

• the 3G network is being switched off in 2024 in favour of 4G and 5G networks
• on-farm electronic devices that rely on 3G technology will need to be upgraded to continue functioning
• there will be costs involved in upgrading, so it’s important to be prepared and know where to get assistance

Key Messages

• Develop a plan to identify and manage safety risks during harvest.
• Communicate early and often with your team to manage risks and prevent accidents.
• Harvest is a long haul and safety and well-being need to always take priority.

Key Messages

• stored soil moisture can be important for establishment and yield in dry seasons
• stubble management technique can impact plant available water
• managing high stubble loads begins at harvest and helps prevent issues at sowing
  

This week’s blog has been contributed by Riverine Plains Premier Partner, IK Caldwell AGnVET

Key messages

• yield data and mapping can help grain growers understand factors driving profitability
• accurate, ‘clean’ yield data is essential for making good decisions post-harvest
• being prepared before harvest is critical to collecting more accurate yield data

Key messages:

• fodder demand and pricing will be impacted by predicted warmer and drier conditions and declining livestock prices over the coming months
• producing quality fodder depends on the timing of cutting and the interval to baling or ensiling
• take into account the stock class to which fodder will be fed and the timing of it; this will ensure that the fodder is harvested at a time that maximises quality and/or quantity