Back Paddock Company

03/08/2025

Are you getting the full value from your soil and petiole testing? Let’s talk about what the data is really telling you.

Come and meet our team at the Cotton Trade Show, Toowoomba, August 6th-7th

🎯 Find out how CottonMate can help nutrient decisions
🎙️ Chris Dowling presents his latest on Cotton Nutrition (Thursday AM)

13/12/2024

🚨 CottonMate Webinar Alert! 🚨

Join us on Tuesday, December 17th, at 5:00 PM AEDT for the first CottonMate webinar 🌱

Led by Dr. Chris Dowling, this interactive session will dive into measuring nitrate nitrogen uptake in cotton and provide actionable insights to optimise your nitrogen management this season.

📌 What you’ll gain:
✅ Real-time guidance for nitrogen strategies.
✅ Expert analysis of petiole nitrate data.
✅ Live Q&A to address your specific questions.

Whether you’re an agronomist or a cotton grower, this webinar is packed with value to help you make informed decisions for better outcomes.

💻 Save your spot now! Register https://hubs.ly/Q02_yxB40

04/12/2024

🌱 CottonMate - N Tracking Insights 24/25 🌱

Join Back Paddock’s CottonMate – N Tracking Insights 24/25, a hands-on mentoring program designed to enhance your nitrogen management strategies for cotton. Led by Dr. Chris Dowling, this program provides in-season N monitoring support for agronomists and cotton growers.

🔍 What You’ll Gain:
- Insights into nitrate nitrogen uptake and crop responses to seasonal conditions.
- Access to interactive webinars with Dr. Dowling at critical sampling times (recordings will be available).
- Scatter plot interpretations of petiole nitrate data for actionable nitrogen management.
- Exclusive in-season commentary and Q&A support.
- A $200 discount on the BSM Pro Cotton Nutrition package, including a workshop and 12-month Cotton e-Library subscription.

🧪 How It Works:
- Conduct petiole and leaf blade testing through Crown Analytical Services (Gwydir & Namoi Valleys) or NutriLab (Border Rivers).
- Receive interpreted results to guide nitrogen plans and strategies as the season progresses.

💲Free sign up until Dec13
- thereafter Sign-up fee: $200
(excludes lab testing costs).

Don’t miss the chance to gain valuable insights into nitrogen efficiency and make data-driven decisions this season!

👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q02-j7M20

Sampling time is fast approaching, head to our website to find out more about petiole sampling https://hubs.ly/Q02-j7zR0

15/10/2024

“Agronomists ! Hone your soils and nutrition skills for pastures - best practical experience backed by science; industry leaders David Harbison, Dr Chris Dowling.”

Join The BSM Pasture Nutrition Action Workshop on October 29th Albury and October 30th Ballarat.

A not to be missed opportunity for the Adviser or Farm Manager seeking Professional Development.

Details & Register
https://hubs.ly/Q02TmHVc0

This workshop offers invaluable insights into successful and sustainable pasture management. Gain practical knowledge on soil, plant and animal systems, backed by over 30-40 years of expertise.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Understand soil amendment, fertiliser responses, and
pasture species interactions.
- Access a comprehensive online resource with tools and
calculators for professional development.
- The latest science and research
BSM Pasture Nutrition Action Workshop

Register/ Enrol
https://hubs.ly/Q02TmGQ-0

09/10/2024

“Agronomists ! Hone soils and nutrition skills for pastures - best practical experience backed by science; industry leaders David Harbison, Dr Chris Dowling.”

Join The BSM Pasture Nutrition Action Workshop on October 29th Albury and October 30th Ballarat.

A not to be missed opportunity for the Adviser or Farm Manager seeking Professional Development.

Details & Register
https://hubs.ly/Q02SJj8h0

This workshop offers invaluable insights into successful and sustainable pasture management. Gain practical knowledge on soil, plant and animal systems, backed by over 30-40 years of expertise.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Understand soil amendment, fertiliser responses, and
pasture species interactions.
- Access a comprehensive online resource with tools and
calculators for professional development.
- The latest science and research
BSM Pasture Nutrition Action Workshop

Register/ Enrol
https://hubs.ly/Q02SJhdh0

04/10/2024

DR Chris Dowling from the Back Paddock Company and David Harbison, have put their heads together to bring you a very practical BSM Pasture Nutrition Action Workshop . NO BULL !

"Lead The Charge" join presenter David Harbison on October 29th Albury and October 30th Ballarat.

A not to be missed opportunity for the Adviser or Farm Manager seeking Professional Development.

Details & Register
https://hubs.ly/Q02S6SLc0

This workshop offers invaluable insights into successful and sustainable pasture management. Gain practical knowledge on soil, plant and animal systems, backed by over 30-40 years of expertise.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Understand soil amendment, fertiliser responses, and
pasture species interactions.
- Access a comprehensive online resource with tools and
calculators for professional development.
- The latest science and research - No Bull !
BSM Pasture Nutrition Action Workshop

Register/ Enrol
https://hubs.ly/Q02S6NH-0

27/09/2024

Unlock Valuable Insights with Evaluation Tables!

Did you know you can receive a valuable status report by email when lab results are uploaded?

Simply add an evaluation table to all sample barcodes when creating a sample order in SoilMate or the Sampling app in Back Paddock Mobile, and you'll be notified with a detailed status report as soon as the lab uploads the results.

Stay informed and get the most out of your samples!

https://youtu.be/C39-RvOEFsU
Watch the video to learn more.

06/06/2024

Back Paddock is pleased to offer a new piece of the Professional Development puzzle, this time with a specialised package for those working in or moving towards cotton agronomy. The first of its' kind, this professional development includes online materials, attendance at a one-day face to face action workshop and 1yr access to a comprehensive library of information and calculators.

BPC is pleased to offer a new piece of the Professional Development puzzle, a specialised package for those working in or moving towards cotton agronomy.

12/02/2024

While many crops will be past the time when significant N fertiliser rate decisions are likely for this season the petiole N data is some interesting comparisons that can be made between the apparent crop N status of the Northern and Southern crops, and comparisons with trends data from the Dec-Jan period commented on in my last report.

While many crops will be past the time when significant N fertiliser rate decisions are likely for this season the petiole N data is some interesting comparisons that can be made between the apparent crop N status of the Northern and Southern crops, and comparisons with trends data from the Dec-Jan....

19/01/2024

Two very different scenarios for the northern and southern irrigated cotton crop N status compared to last season are emerging.

The irrigated cotton crops in northern and southern growing regions have progressed into flowering stages when N management can set up a smooth or problematic season finish.

Two very different scenarios for the northern and southern irrigated cotton crop N status compared to last season are emerging. The irrigated cotton crops in northern and southern growing regions have progressed into flowering stages when N management can set up a smooth or problematic season finish...

10/01/2024

The latest in our cotton commentary by Dr Chris Dowling: https://www.backpaddock.com.au/2024/01/05/critical-nutrient-level-for-cotton-plant-tissue-declines-over-time/

30/12/2023

The nitrification of urea applied in summer is generally not limited by soil temperature or a lack of soil microbial population. This leaves soil water as the main factor limiting its conversion to nitrate-N.

Therefore, fertiliser N availability is related to two factors.

With sufficient moisture, a significant increase in urease activity (increase in soil NH4) can be detected within 24 hours of application, and nitrate-N production soon after.