Shallow relief drains in Western Australia
Shallow relief drains are relatively cheap and easy to construct, and are effective at removing surface water from flooded...
Deep ripping with amendments for yield improvement of sodic soil
The premise behind this trial is that for sustained improvement of soil physical properties, such as increased infiltration rate,...
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...
Impact of dry disturbance on water repellent soil
Disturbing repellent soil when dry can lead to more severe expression of the problem.
Using the controlled traffic farming calculator
The controlled traffic farming calculator can be used to calculate how much of your paddock is wheeled.
