Farmer: Nev BolandLocation: Moonie, Queensland, AustraliaField Area: 222 ha or 549 acresIrrigation Method: No Irrigation. Dryland/Rainfed with no furrowsCrops: Wheat, Cotton, Sorghum/Milo Background Nev Boland was sick and tired of farming through 'Melonholes' or 'Gilgais' on...

A common question being asked is “Can I survey with any GPS receiver, and landform with another machine control system?” Firstly, I generally recommend surveying with the same equipment you landform with, but I can understand people you contract may survey and then others may...

Sugarcane farming is a prominent industry worldwide, providing a vital ingredient in various products such as sugar, ethanol, and molasses. To ensure successful and profitable sugarcane cultivation, one crucial factor that farmers must prioritise is proper drainage, especially...

A. Brief Overview of the Importance of Farm Productivity Farm productivity is a crucial aspect of agricultural operations, directly impacting the success and profitability of farmers. The ability to maximize yields while minimizing input costs and environmental impact is a con...

Basic Steps OptiSurface Designer imports field survey files produced by most RTK GPS receivers. First, view your topography in 3D and carry out analysis to look at water flows to diagnose problems. Then design solutions using either landform design, drain networks, or erosion...

Optimize Your Field Topography... And Solve Profit Robbing Drainage & Irrigation Problems At The Lowest Possible Cost. Save Up To 80% In Earthworks & Topsoil Movement Flexible Design Surfaces For Varied Farming Styles Designs Done By Experienced Earthworks Experts

Poor germination A poorly drained soil is essentially a late soil. In any soil the temperature must reach a critical level before germination can take place. The evaporation of excess moisture uses up specific heat of the soil and one which is badly drained will be slower to w...

There is a plethora of information around these days about your land and soil, especially with the boom in precision farming, but I think it’s interesting to see where the land grades came from and to go back to basics when looking at the characteristics of your land. Agricult...

What are the benefits of land leveling for Rice? 1. Higher yield Good field leveling increases the rice yield considerably. In two experiments conducted at different localities, a strong correlation was found between the levelness of the land and crop yield. 2. Better weed con...