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Optimising Variable Rate Technology for Soil Management
Enhancing Variable Rate Technology practices on-farm to help better manage soil variability and constraints.
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Regular Soil Testing to Overcome Farming Constraints in Hills-Fleurieu
Promoting the regular practice of soil testing better to understand soil-related farming systems constraints across the Hills-Fleurieu region.
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Boosting Sandy Soil Productivity & Resilience with Testing & Break Crops
Increasing the productivity and resilience of sandy soils through targeted soil testing, amelioration, and adoption of higher-value break crops, including lentils and beans.
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Q41. Why do sandy soils have fewer microbes than clayey soils?
Sandy soils hold less carbon and water, limiting microbial diversity, while clay soils provide more food, water, and habitat for microbes.
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Q37. How deep should I rip on sandy soil?
Effective ripping targets the compacted layer’s depth, avoiding shallow or overly deep ripping to maximise soil loosening and minimise costs.
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Q30. How dense or compacted does the soil have to be to stop crop roots from growing?
Soil compaction restricts root growth; test bulk density or use penetrometers to identify problem areas and manage compaction effectively.
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