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Knowing your costs and how best to distribute resources within your business is essential for increasing returns. It’s the same for Australian vegetable and onion growers, who can now take part in the Level Up Hort program which offers FREE 1:1 specialist advice (valued at $10,000/year) for up to five years. Join our webinar on July 3 for an introduction to the Level Up Hort program from Planfarm’s director of horticulture and agronomy Paul Omodei, who will explain how it works, how you can take part, and answer your questions. Date: Wednesday, 3 July Time: 2pm (AEST), 1.30pm (ACST),12pm (AWST) Cost: Free Learn more about Level Up Hort and register for the webinar at https://lnkd.in/gBmGDrbr #benchmarking #vegetables #onions #horticulture #businessperformance

Once upon a time, the lowest cost vegetable and onion producers were generally the most profitable. That’s no longer the case, says Planfarm director of horticulture and agronomy Paul Omodei. It’s borne out by the first national benchmarking report for Australian vegetable and onion growers, based on analysis of the first year of the Level Up Hort program. Learn more about the program and get your copy of the full report at https://lnkd.in/gBmGDrbr #benchmarking #vegetables #onions #horticulture #businessperformance

Our new paper published in Agronomy (IF=3.7, Q1 in Agronomy) documents the effect of the isolates WG-12 or WG-19 Beauveria bassiana and the isolate WG-02 Metarhizium robertsii (WG-02) on the colonization of leaves, stems, and roots of tomato plants, the growth of tomato plants (foliar, root-dipping, and seed-soaking) and Tetranychus urticae. The height of the tomato plants, the root length, the number of leaves, and the weight of the biomass above and below the ground were enhanced significantly after being inoculated with WG-02 vs. B. bassiana isolates and control. WG-02 and WG-12 killed all T. urticae individuals through ectoapplication. By using the WG-02 isolate, the growth of tomato plants is elevated and management of T. urticae is achieved. Five Institutions were collaborated to build this exhaustive study UAF. SGEI, AUA, SU, and QU. ⚜

Working with a Columbia Grain agronomy specialist could be your game-changer! Our experts are trained to identify the specific needs of your soil and crops, offering tailored advice and cutting-edge solutions. Benefits of partnering with an agronomy specialist include: Knowing what seed choices are best for your land and your customers. Optimized fertilizer and water usage to save costs and enhance growth. Customized crop rotation plans to boost soil health and biodiversity. Access to the latest in pest and disease management techniques. Whether you’re looking to refine your existing practices or explore new agricultural technologies, our agronomists are here to help you achieve top-notch results. #ColumbiaGrain #cultivatinggrowth #AgronomyExperts #FarmSuccess

Reminder: Today’s ‘Levelling up vegetable and onion business performance’ webinar kicks off at 2pm (AEST), 1.30pm (ACST),12pm (AWST). Planfarm director of horticulture and agronomy Paul Omodei will introduce the Level Up Hort program and answer questions. Learn more about Level Up Hort at https://lnkd.in/gBmGDrbr #benchmarking #vegetables #onions #horticulture #businessperformance

The Comprehensive Guide to Switchgrass Management is an agronomy basics book produced by OBPC and our partners. It provides a summary of research and practical knowledge about growing and harvesting switchgrass. Grab your copy of the guide here: https://lnkd.in/d5qzZV22

Our agronomy team recently identified a manganese deficiency in a customer's corn field. Manganese is crucial for maximizing yield. We recommended a foliar liquid application to correct the issue. 🌽 Want to learn more about identifying and addressing common crop nutrient deficiencies? Check out this week's Agronomy Solutions article: https://lnkd.in/gGH-Zq54

I’m so excited - planting season done for this year ✅ 🪴11/11 Trials completed. One of the cultural shocks I have experienced is that crops like corn and soybeans are only grown once a year in the United States. Whereas, farmers in Nigeria can actually grow corn three times a year, with some even growing it year-round. This made me curious about how the United States meets its demand for corn and soybeans. However, when I see the scale of how much is grown during the planting season in the U.S., I now understand the saying, “It’s not how far but how well.” 😀 Good agronomy practices are necessary to achieve maximum yield not the number of times being planted. As an individual, where do you look for agronomy information? #lifeofagraduatestudent #lasttrialplanted #fieldcroppathologylab #farmerfeyi

Can we measure soil health? In our latest blog, our VP of Agronomy Wes Anderson discusses emerging lab tests that show promise in adding additional information to what we already have with #SWATMAPS and regular soil lab tests, and how it ultimately helps guide the accuracy of variable rate applications even further. Read the blog 👉 https://bit.ly/4ab1CPs

Theory Corley, 1977 was one of scientifically proven guidelines on bunch formation from initial Inflorescence Initiation until ripening of the bunch before its harvest. Based on my practical experience, It exactly and precisely explained the impact of water deficit or drought impact which hampered the bunch formation. This theory was very useful during forecasting the annual FFB production budget. However, it is understood that not most companies follow this theory and just put the ballpark figures on the production budget based on looking at the previous year’s trend. It may be right way anyway..😅 Please take note that this is only sharing the information based on my experience. Furthermore, the Assumption of Water Deficit may vary from company to company based on their understanding of their own agronomy practices.