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Soil, nitrogen, precision data, and the calls that actually move yield. Independent notes from across the Darling Downs, Western Downs, and Border Rivers — no supplier line to push.

Precision Agriculture

Integrating Precision Data: From Soil Tests to NDVI and EM for Comprehensive Crop Management

4 min read

More field notes

Healthy paddock beside a protected waterway in Southern Queensland

Precision Agriculture

Environmental Benefits of Precision Agriculture: Saving Resources and Protecting Soils

Beyond profitability

3 min read
Combined NDVI and EM data layers on a paddock map

Precision Agriculture

Harnessing NDVI and EM Data for Precision Nutrient Management

The challenge of variability

4 min read
Electromagnetic survey machine mapping soil conductivity

Precision Agriculture

The EM Machine: Mapping Soil Variability with Electromagnetic Surveys

Why EM surveys matter in a world of expensive fertiliser

4 min read
NDVI satellite heat map of a cropping paddock

Agronomy

Understanding NDVI: A Simple Index with Powerful Insights for Crops

Modern farming increasingly relies on data, and one of the most valuable data tools is the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI).

2 min read
Zonal soil sampling across a variable paddock

Precision Agriculture

Standard vs Zonal Soil Testing: Choosing the Right Soil Test for Your Paddock

Soil testing provides the baseline information needed to make smart fertiliser decisions. However, not all soil tests are created equal.

2 min read
Deep soil core sample showing nitrogen profile layers

Precision Agriculture

Deep Soil Testing to Capitalise on Residual Nitrogen

Traditional soil tests sample the top 0-6 inches of soil. While this surface layer is important, it doesn't tell the whole story.

2 min read
Dawson Agriculture soil sampling rig set up in a harvested paddock on the Darling Downs

Soil Testing

Why Soil Testing Is the Foundation of Profitable Farming

For growers grappling with tight margins and rising input costs, soil testing is the cornerstone of agronomic decision-making. GRDC research shows soil-test-informed…

5 min read
Urea fertiliser price and supply chart for Southern Queensland grain growers, Dawson Ag agronomy insights.

Agronomy

Precision Strategies for Managing High Urea Prices and Supply Risks

A perfect storm for fertiliser markets

4 min read

Equipment

Grizzly Wheel Track Renovator Hire: A Practical Solution for Smoother Paddocks and Better Field Performance

Grizzly Wheel Track Renovator Hire is becoming increasingly important across broadacre farming regions in Queensland and northern New South Wales, where wheel…

6 min read

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