Publication date: August 2020 - No 127

Format: Downloadable PDF - 36 pages including ads

The humble deep ripper has enjoyed a recent resurgence on many grain growing properties throughout Western Australia and the Mallee regions in other states as producers look to tackle soil constraints including hard pans. In this Research Report, Kondinin Group’s Ben White, Josh Giumelli and Mark Saunders have rounded up some of the latest research and a comprehensive update of the machinery being used to rip at depth. A few case studies of grower experiences have been thrown in for good measure.

Brands that have been tested:

• Agrowplow
• Ausplow
• Bednar Terraland TO
• Dunstan
• Gessner
• Grizzly
• HE-VA Sub-tiller
• K-line
• Nufab
• Paxton
• Rocks Gone Reefinator H4
• Serafin Farmet and Tatu
• Tilco
• TTQ
• Yeomans Plow Co.

Along with other topics that include:

• Ripping into soil constraints can pay dividends.
• Extensive trials explore amelioration options.
• Test strips essential.
• Deep ripping interest grows in the east.
• Understanding critical depth and soil mechanics.
• Digging up past practices brings significant benefits.
• Mixed blessings from ripping in far east WA.
• Versatility is key for ripping results.
• Hard pans and infiltration targeted in the Mallee.
• Experience identifies optimal deep ripping depth.

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