Seeding Success: a discussion with Grower Relations Manager Stephen Page

Episode Highlights:

• A variety of rain events have impacted key hay growing areas recently, with some areas seeing up to 50mm while others have been left dry.
• Most grazing crops have already been planted from central NSW down into parts of Victoria, and some farmers will be grazing to a certain growth stage before making hay. Most hay growers won't be planting until after ANZAC Day.
• To diversify risk and take advantage of opportunities for grain or hay, growers need to look at the history of the paddock, whether it's prone to frost, and options for weed control and fertilising.
• It's important to track the pesticides used on crops as both domestic and international hay sales require a CVD (Commodity Vendor Declaration).
• The Wimmera Mallee country is seeing lupins and lentils compete with vetch in some r ...