New seeding tech grows better Beaumont crops
WA grower Darren Inkster said a largely timely rainfall season at Beaumont contributed to another solid harvest result over the family’s properties in the area recently, however he said constantly improving seeding system technologies also were helping to grow better crops.
Seeding problem solved for Pingaring growers
ACHIEVING accurate seed placement and an ideal seedbed in deep light soils has been a challenge for south-eastern wheatbelt grower Joe Varone, however upgrading to one of the latest precision bars that automatically adjusts to soil conditions has provided the solution.
Orginally published in Farm Weekly June, 2023
Gunyidi growers excited for larger, more efficient rig
“There was a trial at Badgingarra, where the Morris C2 Contour drill achieved higher plant numbers than an Equalizer bar and John Deere air hoe drill.”
‘Surf ’n turf’ suits Cockmans
THE Cockman family have a history steeped in the crayfishing industry out of Dongara and they are now leaving no stone, or soil, unturned in their farming efforts in WA’s northern wheatbelt.
Improved seedbed pays off despite dry early conditions
The ability to chase moisture and accurately place seed during dry sowing conditions is paying big early crop dividends for the Jones family near Wyalkatchem in Western Australia.
Orginally published in Grain Central June, 2023
Quality seeding tools from Groundhog Industries
Groundhog Industries is an Australian owned, family run business. All products are designed in Australia by Groundhog and made to the highest quality standards.
Originally published in Farm Weekly January 26, 2023
‘Hands-off’ seeding with unique Morris system
You're on the seeder in a dry-sowing dust bowl, and/or in the middle of the night, pulling a tow-between bin and 21-metre bar “road train’’ heading towards a completed headland run.