Advantages of subsoil aeration are not widely known among the New Zealand farming community, so here in this blog we aim to spell out how subsoiling & aerating your soils can help you increase pasture & crop yields by 22%
Advantages of subsoil aeration are not widely known among the New Zealand farming community, so here in this blog we aim to spell out how subsoiling & aerating your soils can help you increase pasture & crop yields by 22%
Topics: Cultivation, Working Smarter, Soil Aeration & Drainage
When it comes to Cultivating your paddocks there are several implement options you have at your disposal to get the job done. But first lets consider the purpose of cultivating your soil so we know what we need.
Topics: Cultivation
Soil aeration in pastures is particularly essential for healthy pasture growth, here’s why;
Topics: Cultivation, Pasture & Crop Management, Soil Aeration & Drainage
Effective Soil Aeration:
The purpose of soil aeration is to overcome soil compaction and its effects. Soil Compaction is created from heavy machinery and livestock hooves. Heavy machinery can cause compaction below the surface while soil compaction from livestock can be nearer the surface.
Water ponding: A sure sign of soil compaction.
Do you have water ponding like this after break grazing cattle? This will be a difficult area of the paddock to work with…
Topics: Cultivation, Tips, Hacks & How To's, Pasture & Crop Management, Soil Aeration & Drainage