Agronomy Solutions

06/07/2022

Sean Mason from Agronomy Solutions has been involved in the filming of a South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub video at Pinnaroo, discussing the Hub-supported project being led by Mallee Sustainable Farming that he is assisting with.

The project is looking at the management of input costs and risk by zoning in different soil types, understanding input requirements in different zones, and fertilising accordingly.

Sean is pictured second from right being filmed for the video by Daniel Koulouris from AgCommunicators with Mallee Sustainable Farming Extension Officer, Kylie Matthewson, and SA Drought Hub Loxton Node Coordinator and Node Team Leader, Kym Walton.

24/06/2022

This week marked the end of the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s National Grower Network (NGN) southern members group, which Agronomy Solutions’ Sean Mason has been a part of for the past three years.

The group’s final combined meeting was held over two days in Glenelg (SA) where the members’ input and contributions were acknowledged and celebrated.

The NGN members have been responsible for identifying cropping issues and opportunities, and informing GRDC investment in research, development and extension.

Sean (pictured below at right with GRDC Southern Region Panel member and Eyre Peninsula grower Michael Treloar and other NGN members) thanks the Grains Research and Development Corporation for involving him in the network and providing him with "an opportunity to mix with some of the industry's best".

18/05/2022

The Agronomy Solutions team has hit the ground running with this new SAGIT project.

Sites have been selected and soil analysis obtained - now we're just waiting for some rain!

NEW PROJECT!

What's new in SAGIT-funded initiatives starting in 2022-23?

This demonstration project aims to provide valuable information on immediate and longer-term sulphur management options applicable to a wide range of growing regions.

The project aims are to be achieved by (1) comparing different forms of sulphur fertilisers for mobility and availability within soil profiles with detailed profile sampling, and (2) impact of two different crop types in sulphur accessibility due to varying rooting depths.

Agronomy Solutions

14/04/2022

From everyone at Agronomy Solutions, we wish you all a happy, hoppy and safe Easter.

Please note that our office will be closed over the Easter break.

06/04/2022

Not sure about what fertiliser to apply and how much?

Test strips could help provide the answers.

The GRDC’s Fertiliser Fact Sheet, developed with input from Agronomy Solutions’ Sean Mason, is a handy guide to setting up test strips and using the data for fertiliser decisions.

Download the Fact Sheet via https://bit.ly/3tNfLy6.

Growers looking to refine their fertiliser strategy are encouraged to use test strips this season to help determine what nutrients are lacking and how much is required.

Fact sheet...
https://bit.ly/3tNfLy6

31/03/2022

Pre-season is an ideal time to soil test and plan a crop nutrition strategy for the upcoming season.

The GRDC’s Soil Testing Fact Sheet, developed with input from Agronomy Solutions’ Sean Mason, is a useful go-to guide to soil sampling and how to use the results from pre-season soil testing.

23/12/2021

Merry Christmas from everyone at Agronomy Solutions, and thank you for your support over the past year.

Wishing you a safe, happy and peaceful festive season.

08/09/2021

It’s not just grain crops that Agronomy Solutions director Sean Mason gets to play with!

One of Sean’s latest glasshouse trials at The Plant Accelerator (Australian Plant Phenomics Facility) at the Waite research precinct involves nutrient testing for a range of horticultural crops, including lettuce, soybean and capsicum.

If it grows in soil, Sean’s ready to roll up the sleeves and put it to the test.
Waite Research Institute

31/05/2021

Wind erosion could play havoc with soil nutrition and fertiliser decisions for future crops.

Find out what can be done to protect precious topsoil in this GRDC podcast.

The podcast discusses findings from ‘using soil and plant testing data to better inform nutrient management and optimise fertiliser investments for grain growers in the southern region.’

13/04/2021

A well deserved accolade to two industry contributors, but particularly to Sam Trengove.

Agronomy Solutions regularly works with Sam on research and he is one of the best!

Great work Sam!

TWO stalwarts of precision agriculture have been honoured for their work at a Society of Precision Agriculture Australia expo at Loxton this week.

06/04/2021

Protect your soil and protect your future!

Eroded soils have changing nutrition needs and with some small management strategies you can reduce the impacts.

Help inform research by Mallee Sustainable Farming and fill out this survey.

HELP US HELP YOU
We know you might be thinking, “I really need to move those sheep and spray that paddock” – and you’re right. But first, please take a brief moment to give us your thoughts on wind erosion, which has become a significant problem across low rainfall farming areas in recent dry years.

It is a multiple-choice survey that might take 15 mins. There are no long answers required and no need to think back 20 years.

Whatever stage of erosion you are facing, your expertise is crucial to help us discover practical solutions that are clear, accessible, relatable, and adaptable for growers.

COMPLETE SURVEY HERE: https://bit.ly/3emUAwO