Building resilience – Break Crop Suitability Across Landscapes (Stage 2)
Upper North Farming Systems and AIR EP have worked to bring this common theme across the 3 farming groups and 4 Node regions together into the one project in 2024. It is proposed to continue the project work and establish several paddock scale demonstration sites, tailoring each to the needs of the group region. The activities will focus on improving drought resilience by exploring break crop options and agronomic practices looking at crop establishment, soil testing, in crop monitoring, yield and economic analysis, ground cover/stubble residues and benefits for the following crop and long-term.
Head to the 2024 Break Crop demonstration project page to learn about the 2024 results, including two videos showcasing the sites.
Building resilience – Break Crop Suitability Across Landscapes 2024
At Ungarra, Faba Beans & Lentils were compared on variable soils. Check out the video to find out what happened in the season!
At Minnipa, Field Peas & Vetch were compared on sandy soils. Check out the video to find out what happened in the season!
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