Controlled-traffic study tour of the Birchip cropping group by the NSW farming systems steering committee : SRDC Final report BSS272

Abstract

Peter McGuire led the NSW farming systems steering committee and others on a study tour to the Birchip Cropping Group, Victoria and farms serviced by that group. Key learnings from the project include: Greater knowledge about GPS steering systems, base station requirements, signal limitations and user requirements; Participants are convinced about the benefits to soil health of zero tillage; Participants have identified where cost savings can be made from a zero tillage, controlled traffic system; Awareness about the issue of herbicide resistance.