17th October, 2011 More than 30 members of the Victorian No-Till Farmers Association gathered at Hopetoun for a spring workshop on Wednesday, October 12th. The workshop saw lengthy discussion on harvest logistics, and saw several members call for greater cooperation from grain processors. “Our members are looking forward to a good harvest this year, and are keen to avoid the long delays they experienced in 2010-11 when delivering grain to processors and storage,” said Vic No-Till President Evan Lewis. “We hope that the grain companies will work with us this year and perhaps extend their opening hours or look at …
Good Residue Management Leads To Easy Sowing. (FROM 2011)
9 November, 2011 Victorian No-Till Farmers’ Association (VNTFA) members discussed the ongoing benefits of good residue management during harvest at the group’s Residue Management Day on 3rd November. Residue management, or managing the stubble left after harvest, ensures minimal disturbance of the soil at sowing and ensures higher sub-soil moisture retention rates. Residue management is the foundation for no-till farming. Around 40 members attended the day at Kevin and Wayne Adler’s property in Coromby. Several members also had their machinery on display, so that the pros and cons of different residue management methods could be demonstrated. “So much of your …
