Options for managing multiple constraints with strategic deep tillage
Comparing strategic deep tillage treatments for managing soil water repellence, subsoil compaction and subsoil acidity.
Comparing soil strategic deep tillage implements
Addressing the range of soil constraints present maximises productivity and profitability in the long-term.
Risks associated with soil tillage
It is important to understand the characteristics of the soil profile and have a plan to minimise the risk...
Setting up mouldboard ploughs to optimise soil inversion
When carried out effectively, soil inversion almost completely eliminates topsoil water repellence, although in cases of complete or poor...
Flow of water repellent topsoil around knife points
Dry-seeding increases the amount of water repellent soil flowing around knife points into the base of the furrow where...
Using the controlled traffic farming calculator
The controlled traffic farming calculator can be used to calculate how much of your paddock is wheeled.
Nitrogen management following deep ripping of soil
Alleviating soil compaction allows plant root access to a greater volume of soil moisture and increases nitrogen use efficiency.
Soil movement during ripping
Deep ripping is used to fracture and loosen hardened soil.
Size, width and depth of soil compaction
Tyres, tracks and axle load all need to be considered when addressing soil compaction.
