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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
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
Aerial drone view of a Darling Downs cropping paddock on the Dawson Ag precision soil testing program, Southern Queensland.

Soil Testing

Precision Soil Testing in Queensland: Why Better Soil Data Leads to Better Farm Decisions

Precision soil testing Queensland helps growers understand what is happening below the surface before making important fertiliser and crop management decisions. Healthy…

6 min read
Accurate soil testing in Southern Queensland

Soil Testing

Accurate Soil Testing for Reliable Farming Decisions in Southern Queensland

Accurate soil testing is the foundation of reliable farming decisions, helping growers understand what’s happening below the surface. Soil is the most…

7 min read
How often to test soil on grazing properties – soil sampling in pasture land

Soil Testing

How Often Should You Test Soil on a Grazing Property?

How often to test soil on grazing properties is one of the most important management questions for producers who rely on healthy,…

4 min read
Soil testing is essential for assessing soil fertility, shown by an agronomist holding a soil sample

Soil Testing

Why Soil Testing is Essential Before Planting in Withcott

Before seed goes in the ground, the soil needs to be ready. Soil testing is essential for ensuring paddocks are prepared to…

6 min read
Soil testing services for farm soil analysis in agricultural field

Agronomy

How Soil Testing and Targeted Agronomy Can Transform Your Farm’s Productivity

Soil testing services are becoming increasingly important in modern agriculture. Today’s most successful farmers rely on accurate soil data to guide smarter…

7 min read

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