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We hope to see Mallee growers and those nearby at our workshop later!

📍 Hopetoun Community Hotel
🕒 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📩 RSVP AT 0437 689 933 (Steave)

Mallee farmers and those nearby – come to our Hybrid-Ag Crop Nutrition Workshop in Hopetoun on June 5! 🧑‍🌾

Steave Petrie, our Senior Broadacre Agronomist, will discuss essential topics for your farm's success.

Don’t miss out! Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

📩Secure your spot! Contact Steave Petrie at 0437 689 933 to RSVP.

Our Horticulture Team is at the Hort Connections event until tomorrow! If you're attending, make sure to reach out and say hi.

Our experts across various horticultural crops are ready to share valuable insights and tips to boost your yield. 🍎🍒🌱

Drop your insights or questions in the comments! 🎉

From left to right: Chelsea, Andrew, Kajal, Emily, Nathan

Mark your calendars! We'll be hosting a FREE Crop Nutrition Workshop tomorrow in Hopetoun. 🌱

Network with fellow growers, enjoy free drinks and nibbles, and leave equipped with practical strategies that will make a tangible difference in your agricultural practices.

📩Kindly RSVP by contacting Steave Petrie at 0437 689 933.

Join us in Hopetoun for a FREE and insightful Crop Nutrition Workshop!

Steave will cover the following key topics:

🌱Photosynthesis

🌱Plant Stress – how to overcome it

🌱Sugar Production – how plants build themselves

🌱Biology & Carbon – their relationship with plants

🌱Sap Testing & Essential Nutrients

🌱Deficiency Trends

This workshop will teach you the latest techniques to help your crops thrive. 🌾

📩 To confirm your attendance, please contact Steave Petrie at 0437 689 933.

Mallee farmers and those nearby – come to our Hybrid-Ag Crop Nutrition Workshop in Hopetoun on June 5! 🧑‍🌾

Steave Petrie, our Senior Broadacre Agronomist, will discuss essential topics for your farm's success.

Don’t miss out! Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

📩Secure your spot! Contact Steave Petrie at 0437 689 933 to RSVP.

The Hybrid-Ag Crop Nutrition Workshop is heading to Hopetoun! ✨

Gain expert insights for your crops from Steave, our Senior Broadacre Agronomist.

🌱 Free registration
🌱 Insightful topics such as photosynthesis, plant stress - how to overcome it, sugar production - how plants build themselves, and more!
🌱 Drinks and nibbles are provided.
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📅 WHEN: Wednesday, 5th June (3:00pm – 6:00pm)
📍 WHERE: Hopetoun Community Hotel
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📩Please RSVP to Steave Petrie at 0437 689 933. See you there!
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𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻 (𝗕) 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹, 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀⁣
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🔬 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘⁣
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BORON (B) is a member of the metalloid group of elements, characterised by intermediate properties between metals and non-metals.⁣
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𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡 in plant metabolism include:⁣
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- Cell wall (lignification processes) and membrane integrity.⁣
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- Carbohydrate translocation and metabolism.⁣
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- Maintaining the water status and ion uptake.⁣
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- Effect on plant respiration and photosynthesis.⁣
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- Stimulation of phytohormone synthesis.⁣
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- Role in reproduction (essential for pollen tube growth).⁣
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- Important for the efficient uptake and utilisation of Calcium.⁣
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𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 is affected by multiple factors, including:⁣
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-> Organic matter content (boric acid and borate salts can readily react with many types of soil organic matter, being prone to be removed from soils by leaching).⁣
-> Soil water content (becomes limiting in dry conditions where mass flow to roots is reduced).⁣
-> Soil pH (rate of B uptake decreases strongly when the pH of the external solution is increased).⁣
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🚜 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦⁣
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𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 | During periods of high precipitation or heavy irrigation, boron is leached out of the soil quickly. Thus, additional B application are recommended especially in an easily available and assimilable chelated form (check out our Chelated 4.7% Boron formula!).⁣
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𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 | Boron is required for effective nitrogen fixation and nodulation in legume crops, and its supplementation is required for their proper productivity.⁣
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📩⁠📞Contact our Hybrid-Ag Nutrition Agronomists at (03) 5722 7555 for more information or customised guidance.⁠⁣

We have partnered with Brunsdon Lucas Bulk to better support growers in Wagga area with soil and crop nutrition solutions. 🎉

From Liquid and Granular fertilisers to ag-limes, we've got you covered!

Our experienced Nutrition Agronomists in and around Wagga area are here to offer expert testing and advice.

Visit us at 112 Gap-Hall Downside Rd, Downside, NSW, 2650 (formerly Max McLoughlin Grain Site) or contact one of our agronomists to learn more about how we can support your farming needs. 👨‍🌾

🌱Hybrid-Ag Office - (03) 5722 7555

🌱Steave Petrie (Broadacre Team Leader) - 0437 689 933

🌱Bruce Armstrong (Senior Agronomist) - 0428 673 596

🌱Alex Grant (Agronomist) - 0474 310 170

We continue to invest in our internal team development to ensure they're equipped with the latest industry insights! 💡

Recently, Joel Williams, shared his knowledge on Nitrogen foliar and strategies to improve efficiency with both our team and our Certified Partner Network.

Joel is an independent plant and soil health educator committed to sharing both scientific and practical knowledge on agroecological growing practices. Discover more about Joel and his work at Integrated Soils. 🌱

Interested to explore similar enriching opportunities? Reach out to us to discuss the benefits of joining our Certified Partner Network. Members enjoy exclusive access to the latest agronomic insights and curated events.

We hope you have a peaceful break this coming Easter. 🍃

We'll resume regular business operations on Tuesday, April 2nd.

In the meantime, please reach out to our Nutrition Agronomists to plan ahead. 🌱

Our free Crop Nutrition Workshop starts at 9:00am today! We hope to see you there.

Learn, grow, and network with us!

👉Register now at​⁣⁣
https://www.hybridag.com.au/crop-nutrition-workshop-albany/
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Learning never stops! Join our FREE crop nutrition workshop to gain expert insights that will help you grow your business. 🌾​

Featured presentations include:​

🌱Photosynthesis – the most important thing​
🌱Plant Stress – how to overcome it​
🌱Plants and their biology – happy relationship​
🌱Leaf Testing – know exactly what you need​
🌱Essential Nutrients – they are all important​
🌱Nutrition Programs – tying it all together​

👉Register now at​⁣⁣
https://www.hybridag.com.au/crop-nutrition-workshop-albany/
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Have you registered yet? There's only one day left until the Crop Nutrition Workshop in Albany, WA! 🌱​

Featured presentations include:​
🌱​Photosynthesis – the most important thing​
🌱​Plant Stress – how to overcome it​
🌱​Plants and their biology – happy relationship​
🌱​Leaf Testing – know exactly what you need​
🌱​Essential Nutrients – they are all important​
🌱​Nutrition Programs – tying it all together​

SPEAKER: Steave Petrie (Senior Broadacre Agronomist)​

WHEN: Wednesday, 13th March (9:00am – 11:00am)​

WHERE: Hybrid-Ag Albany, 5 Pendeen Rd, Albany, WA, 6330​

👉Register now at​
https://www.hybridag.com.au/crop-nutrition-workshop-albany/

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Don't miss your chance to learn from Steave, our Senior Broadacre Agronomist! 🧑‍🌾​

Our FREE Crop Nutrition Workshop offers a great opportunity to gain knowledge, connect with the community, and take your farming practices to the next level.​

Join us for an insightful experience! Register now at
​https://www.hybridag.com.au/crop-nutrition-workshop-albany/

Learning never stops! Join our FREE crop nutrition workshop to gain expert insights that will help you grow your business. 🌾​

Featured presentations include:​

🌱Photosynthesis – the most important thing​
🌱Plant Stress – how to overcome it​
🌱Plants and their biology – happy relationship​
🌱Leaf Testing – know exactly what you need​
🌱Essential Nutrients – they are all important​
🌱Nutrition Programs – tying it all together​

👉Register now at​⁣⁣
https://www.hybridag.com.au/crop-nutrition-workshop-albany/
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Hybrid-Ag Crop Nutrition Workshop is coming to Albany, WA! 🎉​

Join us to learn, grow, and network in this 2-hour workshop.​
🌱 Free registration​
🌱 Includes factory tour and morning tea​
🌱 Speaker: Steave Petrie (Senior Broadacre Agronomist)​

WHEN: Wednesday, 13th March (9:00am – 11:00am)​

WHERE: Hybrid-Ag Albany, 5 Pendeen Rd, Albany, WA, 6330​

👉Register now to secure your spot! ​

https://www.hybridag.com.au/crop-nutrition-workshop-albany/​⁣
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We're happy to announce that we'll have a trade show stand at the Australian Organic Conference 2024! 🌱

Visit our stand on March 7th and 8th to chat with our team and learn more about our innovative solutions.

See you there! 👨‍🌾

Our founder and plant nutrition expert, Tom Rowe, has been invited to speak at the Australian Organic Conference 2024! 🎉

Tom has a deep commitment to improving food quality for better human health outcomes.

Hybrid-Ag, under his leadership, has become synonymous with pioneering research and the development of cutting-edge, sustainable solutions in plant nutrition, greatly influencing the practical outcomes of a multitude of growers, both locally and internationally.🌱

He is actively engaged in educating people about the vital role of nutrient-dense food in promoting health and environmental sustainability, and has launched a groundbreaking research project to establish a comprehensive food nutrient density benchmark. 🍎

We're looking forward to connect with AOC 2024 attendees!

Exciting opportunities await at Hybrid-Ag! ✨

We're hiring passionate Nutrition Agronomists in WA, SA, VIC, NSW, and QLD.

Join the Hybrid-Ag family and enjoy various perks, rewards, and recognition!

Grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment! 🌱

👉 Visit our website at hybridag.com.au/careers/ for more details.

We've got another challenge for everyone! 🍒

Did you correctly identify all four nutrient deficiencies? If so, call us at (03) 5722 7555 or visit our website at hybridag.com.au/careers/ for more information.

We're on the lookout for skilled individuals like you to join our team.

Additionally, if you're a grower who has observed problems with your trees, our Nutrition Agronomists are available to provide expert guidance. 🤝

Don't forget to share in the comments if you've successfully identified all four!

Credit:
•Arredondo, G., & Bonomelli, C. (2023). Plants. MDPI.
•Sallato, B. (2023). Nutrient Management in Sweet Cherries. Washinton State University
•University of California

Happy National Regenerative Agriculture Day and Valentine's Day to all growers! 🤎🌱

Today, we celebrate regenerative farming practices that nurture our soils.

We understand how vital it is to enrich our soil with nutrients during and after each harvest; It's about giving back to the soil that gives us so much. 🍎

Our vision has always focused on transforming food for better health by enhancing the mineral and biological quality of our soils, ultimately leading to healthier plants and better-quality food. 🧑‍🌾

Let's join hands to keep our soils healthy now and for the future!

Did you know? Our team describes Hybrid-Ag as supportive, growing, and enjoyable! 🎉

If you're a Nutrition Agronomist seeking opportunities in WA, SA, VIC, NSW, and QLD, this is your chance to grow and contribute to transforming food for health with us!

Keep your lines open while we review your applications. ✅

👉 Visit our website at hybridag.com.au/careers/ for more details.

𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 🌱
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Understanding the drivers behind canola development will help to improve crop management.⁣

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📌 BASIC FACTS⁣
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Germination starts after the seed absorbs moisture and ends when the radicle splits the seed coat.⁣
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The oil (lipids) in the seed provides the energy for germination until seedling begins photosynthesis.⁣
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➡️ THREE PHASES OF GERMINATION:⁣
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Rapid hydration: after sowing the seed absorbs water, which increases seed metabolic activity.⁣
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Lag period: enzymes in the embryo are activated and breakdown the stored proteins, starch, and oil, to support the embryo growth.⁣
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A second phase of rapid hydration: seed continues to absorb water till it reaches 24% moisture content.⁣
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➡️ FACTORS AFFECTING GERMINATION⁣
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✔ Moisture: is critical for germination and low soil moisture content will negatively affect germination rate.⁣
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✔ Waterlogging: decreased oxygen supply in the soil can delay or cease germination.⁣
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✔ Temperature: low temperature slows the rate of water absorption and seed metabolism. The optimum range for canola germination is 150C to 200C.⁣
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✔ Seed size: larger seeds germinate quicker and produce more vigorous seedlings.⁣
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✔ Canola is sensitive to soil aluminium and should not be grown in the soil with aluminium concentration above 5%.⁣
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➡️ NUTRITION⁣
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Nitrogen (N): an essential nutrient for plant growth and development, but can reduce canola germination rate, plant establishment and root growth, if applied at high dose directly with the seeds.⁣
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Phosphorus (P): crucial nutrient for germination. Because it is affecting early root growth P needs to be applied close to the seeds.⁣
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Sulfur (S): sulfur is required in relatively large amounts and its deficiency may occur as early as 21 days after sowing.⁣
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Zinc (Zn): planting seeds on alkaline soils requires zinc applied with fertiliser.⁣
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👨‍🌾 RECOMMENDATION⁣
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Conducting soil tests before sowing is recommended for customised nutrient application.⁣
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📩⁠📞 For more information, contact our Hybrid-Ag Nutrition Agronomists at (03) 5722 7555 or visit our website.⁣
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𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 – 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗘 🍎
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Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) is one of the most widely produced and economically important fruits in temperate regions, due to its ecological adaptability and high nutritional value.⁣⁣
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📌 BASIC KNOWLEDGE⁣⁣
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Apples contain nutrients and antioxidants benefiting human health, they are also one of the most frequently consumed fruits.⁣⁣
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RIPENING PROCESS⁣⁣
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🧬 The processes accompanying the late fruit development of apples are genetically and epigenetically programmed and they determine the quality of the harvest.⁣⁣
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FRUIT CELL EXPANSION⁣⁣
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The fruit cells stop dividing and start expanding, following accumulation of sugar, water and nutrients, especially potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus.⁣⁣
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🍏🍎 COLOR DEVELOPMENT⁣⁣
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Consumers associate red apples with ripeness and a good flavour.⁣⁣
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Therefore, fruit colour development is a major focus of apple breeders and researchers.⁣⁣
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🧪 Since apple genome was completely sequenced in 2010, there has been a rapid increase in the research on the development of apple fruit, including the analyses of genetic basis of the red-skin and red-flesh traits.⁣⁣
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FIRMNESS REDUCTION⁣⁣
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As an apple matures, the fruit cells become larger, the cell arrangement becomes more relaxed, the fruit cell walls become thinner, and the intercellular space becomes larger.⁣⁣
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🔍 APPLE QUALITY AND PLANT HORMONES⁣⁣
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Within secondary metabolism, plant hormones play a crucial role in apple's final quality.⁣⁣
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In addition to ethylene, the main phytohormones involved in the ripening process are auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, and jasmonates.⁣⁣
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🚜 FIELD PRACTICE⁣⁣
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Focus on: soil moisture (keeping the proper balance), monitoring pests and diseases, monitoring fruit development, nutrient management (especially potassium level).⁣⁣
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👨‍🌾 RECOMMENDATION⁣⁣
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📩⁠📞 For more information contact our Hybrid-Ag Nutrition Agronomists at (03) 5722 7555 or visit our website.

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗨𝗠 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🌱⁣
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Prior to sowing, seeds are treated with precisely formulated priming solution to activate key biochemical pathways of germination, without actual germination. Seeds are then re-dried to near initial weight.⁣
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📌 BASIC FACT⁣
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Successful seed germination is a critical phase in plants' growth and survival.⁣
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🧬 HYBRID-AG's PREMIUM SEED PRIMING⁣
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Germination involves different processes including imbibition, protein synthesis, and phytohormone production, which can be manipulated by extrinsic factors including the application of bio-stimulants, such as microorganisms.⁣
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Hybrid-Ag’s Premium Seed Priming involves imbibing seeds with nutrients and bio-stimulants (bacteria), and adding fungicides and biocontrol agents.⁣
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➡ NUTRIENTS⁣
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Nutrient seed dressing ensures access to nutrients for germination early in the season and vigorous initial growth.⁣
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🧫 PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING RHIZOBACTERIA⁣
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Inoculation with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), fosters symbiosis in the root zone and adds beneficial species to the soil.⁣
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Plants possess innate defense traits, and priming activates stress-responsive genes, which leads to synthesis of defencive secondary metabolites and defence-related proteins.⁣
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Seed priming also enhances biotic stress (weeds, disease, and insect pests) tolerance and abiotic stress (drought, heat, cold, salinity, heavy metals) tolerance, leading to improved crop establishment.⁣
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📈 Bio-stimulant seed priming results in:⁣
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✔ better seedling emergence,⁣
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✔ synchronised and uniform germination,⁣
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✔ better root system,⁣
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✔ better water and nutrient uptake,⁣
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✔ earlier flowering,⁣
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✔ and ultimately, better crop yield.⁣
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🚜 FIELD PRACTICES – TEST THE SOIL 🧪⁣
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Seed priming can be customised based on soil test results and crop requirements.⁣
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It is an easy to apply, low-cost, and effective method that can improve crop performance.⁣
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👨‍🌾 RECOMMENDATION⁣
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📩⁠📞 For more information about Premium Seed Priming contact our Hybrid-Ag Nutrition Agronomists at (03) 5722 7555 or visit our website.

Are you up for a challenge? ⁠🍎
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If you can accurately identify all four, feel free to call us at (03) 5722 7555 or visit our website at hybridag.com.au/careers/ for more details. We're actively seeking individuals like you to join our team.⁠
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For growers who've noticed deficiencies in their crops and need expert guidance, our Nutrition Agronomists are here to assist. ⁠
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Share in the comments if you've correctly identified all four! ⁠🌱

Image Credit:⁠
⁠-Eric Hanson, Department of Horticulture⁠
-Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Agriculture and Food⁠
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𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗙 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗦; 𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗚𝗡𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟 🍃⁣

The differential sap analysis (DSA) test is the most cutting-edge way to determine the current plant nutrient status, 2-3 weeks earlier than ash methods.⁣
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📌 BASIC FACTS⁣
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Understanding the nutrient levels in plant cells is crucial for evaluating crop health.⁣
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📊 THE HYBRID-AG DIFFERENTIAL SAP ANALYSIS (DSA)⁣
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The Hybrid-Ag DSA test is a unique approach in agricultural science for assessing plant nutrient status, where the nutrient levels in the older leaves of a plant are analysed separately to, then compared against, with those in the younger leaves of a plant. ⁣
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In addition, cutting edge technology is then used to extract the cellular fluid from the leaves to analyse nutrient levels, as opposed to traditional methods where the leaf matter is dried down and the dry matter is analysed.⁣
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🧪 LEAF SAMPLES COLLECTION⁣
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Samples are collected from both young and old leaves, excluding the petiole (nutrient transport pipeline), to ensure precise nutrient analysis.⁣
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✅ DSA ADVANTAGES⁣
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➡️ Dynamic nutrient assessment: comparison of the sap test results from different age leaves provides insight into the nutrient movement and utilisation.⁣
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➡️ Early detection of imbalances: predict possible nutrient deficiencies or excesses before they become visible or cause problems by comparing nutrient levels in old and young leaves.⁣
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➡️ Tailored fertilisation strategies: allows immediate nutrition strategy adjustments based on plant requirements.⁣
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➡️ Comprehensive nutrient analysis: in addition to the macro and micronutrient analysis, sugar content, pH, and EC are assessed.⁣
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➡️ Nutrient Movement Analysis: monitors nutrient distribution in plants, including the movement of mobile elements like nitrogen and less mobile elements like sulfur.⁣
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Crop nutrient management can be significantly improved by combining the learnings from DSA tests and soil tests.⁣
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👨‍🌾 RECOMMENDATION⁣
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📩⁠📞 For customised guidance on Differential Sap Analysis test, contact our Hybrid-Ag Nutrition Agronomists at (03) 5722 7555.


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𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦🌱⁣
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Dry blending - the technique commonly used in the agricultural sector to produce, by mixing dry ingredients, custom blend fertilisers.⁣
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📌 BASIC FACTS⁣
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Different types of crop, the stage of growth and the soil composition require application of fertiliser blend to address the specific needs of the plants.⁣
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➡️ HUMAX 50 BASED PRESCRIPTION BLEND⁣
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This high-carbon, compost-type material is the base product, used in Hybrid-Ag Prescription Blends.⁣
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The base product is made using materials of various densities, including brown coal and paramagnetic materials, in an accurately controlled activation process.⁣
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Activated carbon displays various kinds of porosity, which provide superb conditions for the absorption of trace elements, or water, and reduces losses of nutrition due to leaching or volatilization.⁣
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During the activation process Humax 50 based prescription blend is inoculated with microorganisms and supplemented with microbe food sources.⁣
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Carbon component of the mixture protects the microorganisms against the high temperature stress, and low nutrient availability and allows them to survive and thrive in the soil.⁣
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Hybrid-Ag has the ability to customise the fertiliser by mixing Humax 50 with NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), lime, gypsum and other nutrients, to increase the efficiency of the blend.⁣
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🚜 FIELD PRACTICE: ASSESSING THE INDIVIDUAL SOIL NEEDS⁣
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Soil test is crucial for providing the information about the nutrient composition in the soil.⁣
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The steps to be taken:⁣
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✔ Conduct soil tests on different paddocks,⁣
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✔ Assign the unique fertiliser blend to each paddock,⁣
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✔ Apply the assigned custom dry blend.⁣
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Dry blend should be used at the correct rate and at the appropriate time to maximise the uptake of nutrients by the crop.⁣
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📩⁠📞Contact our Hybrid-Ag Nutrition Agronomists at (03) 57722 7555 for more information about the best ways to blend fertilisers for your soil.⁣
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Our team will be back in business on Monday, ready to assist you in cultivating the best crops!

Don't forget to book a leaf test or soil test schedule with our Nutrition Agronomists for next week. 🧑‍🌾

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Testing soil is vital for understanding the need for improvement of its quality, and providing the best environment for plants to grow.⁣
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📌 BASIC FACTS⁣
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Soil test offers valuable information about limitations to crop production including pH levels, soil structure, sodicity (the amount of sodium in the soil), salinity (the amount of salt in the soil), soil moisture, low nutritional status, or excessive nutritional status.⁣
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➡️ PH LEVELS OF SOIL⁣
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Plants cannot absorb nutrients if the soil pH is too low or too high.⁣
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Different plants need different soil pH ranges to thrive. For example, the ideal soil pH for corn is between 6 and 6.5, for cotton between 6 and 7, and for canola between 5 and 8.⁣
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The most common factors affecting soil pH are climate and weather, other plants in the area, soil type, the pH of the irrigation water, the kind of fertiliser, and nutrients.⁣
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Because pH will affect how easily available nutrients are to plants, it’s important to check soil pH before and after adding any type of fertiliser.⁣
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➡️ EC TESTING⁣
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EC (electrical current) testing is a reliable way to assess how salts are affecting plant growth. Salts increase the ability of a solution to conduct an electrical current. A high EC value indicates a high salinity level.⁣
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➡️ TEC AND CEC TESTING⁣
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A soil test will also allow you to see the TEC (Total Exchange Capacity) and CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) of the soil. These parameters are used to describe the ability of soil to hold onto and exchange plant nutrients.⁣
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The CEC is an important indicator of soil fertility.⁣
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👨‍🌾 RECOMMENDATION⁣
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We use an independent soil testing service, which provides comprehensive test data presented in a format that is very easy to read and understand.⁣
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📩⁠📞Contact our Hybrid-Ag Nutrition Agronomists at (03) 57722 7555 for customised guidance.

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