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Seed

Using dry sowing as a tool to manage risk

Key messages:

  • dry sowing can help farmers manage production risk and spread the labour load
  • when dry-sowing, ensure depth of seed placement is correct
  • avoid dry sowing into paddocks with high weed seedbanks and ensure separation of seed and pre-emergent herbicides
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The value of collecting accurate grain yield data

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
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Making the most of dual purpose crops

Key messages

  • Dual purpose winter crops can help fill the autumn–winter feed gap
  • While there is currently a full moisture profile, a dry topsoil and potentially dry autumn may impact establishment
  • Be mindful of soil temperature and available soil moisture when sowing early (February–March)
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Options for storing higher moisture grain

Key Messages:

  • High-moisture grain is not safe to store without aeration or drying, but can be temporarily held in silos with aeration cooling before being dried or blended
  • It’s important to regularly monitor stored grain temperatures to avoid spoilage
  • Do not store high moisture grain infected with fungi or moulds

With wet and cool weather continuing to complicate harvest, growers may be thinking about their options for managing higher moisture grain (either this year or in future seasons).

So, what are the key things to consider?

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Being Prepared and Staying Safe this Harvest

Key Messages: 

  • Each day is different – some days will run more smoothly than others so be aware of this and know when to take a break, switch paddocks or call it a day. 

  • Try to think rationally and not over think things. Discuss options openly with your harvest staff. 

  • Share the responsibility with others and delegate tasks when possible.

This season is testing the resilience and patience of farmers in our region and while harvest is currently very stop, start and erratic, it is important to keep safety at the forefront. 

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