The Farm Shed

Correct chemical mixing

will@highalndsagsolutions.com.au (Will Black) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:27:43 GMT

Getting the order right every time

When filling a spray tank with multiple products, the order in which they are added is not arbitrary. Different pesticide formulations behave differently in water, and adding them in the wrong sequence can cause chemical precipitation, blocked nozzles and filters, reduced efficacy, and in some cases crop damage that cannot be undone.

Seasonal outlook: November 2026 to January 2027

will@highalndsagsolutions.com.au (Will Black) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:04:31 GMT

Climate outlook for the Southern Highlands

Updated 26 October 2026 | Forecast basis: Bureau of Meteorology, 22 October 2026

For November 2026 to January 2027, the Bureau of Meteorology outlook favours above-average daytime and overnight temperatures across much of Australia, with probabilities above 80%. [1] For Southern Highlands producers, the practical approach is to prepare for warmer conditions while keeping grazing, feed and fertiliser decisions responsive to actual soil moisture and pasture growth.

Best-practice grazing management

will@highalndsagsolutions.com.au (Will Black) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:11:06 GMT

What the latest research consistently supports

Modern grazing management has moved well beyond 'set stocking vs rotational' as a binary choice. The strongest agronomic evidence converges on a few practical principles: match grazing pressure to pasture growth, protect the plant's regrowth engine, and maintain groundcover and persistence so the system performs across seasons and years.

Calibrating your spray rig

will@highalndsagsolutions.com.au (Will Black) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:01:38 GMT

Getting the application rate right — every time

Autumn is the perfect time to calibrate your spray rig for the season ahead. Whether you're applying a knockdown, a residual herbicide, or a selective broadleaf product, poor calibration costs you in three ways: reduced efficacy, crop damage, and wasted chemical.

Managing soil acidity

will@highalndsagsolutions.com.au (Will Black) — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:57:05 GMT

Understanding the problem and the practical options for your farm

Soil acidity is one of the most significant and widespread constraints to agricultural productivity in Australia. It is a slow, cumulative process - easy to overlook until the damage is already limiting production. Monitoring soil pH and applying lime strategically should be treated as non-negotiable elements of routine farm management.