Ashton Hagboom

5th Generation South Dowerin Farmer, Curtin Agribusiness Graduate, Research Agronomist @SLR_Agriculture

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

We're launching a grower driven @GRDCWest project on long coleoptile wheat and deep sowing practices, and we want to hear from YOU.

https://t.co/e55bMl9jTu

Trial areas: Beacon, Mukinbudin, Merredin & Moorine Rock

Your feedback will directly shape trial design.

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

We’re hiring! 🧑‍🌾
SLR are looking for a Research Agronomist to come join our brilliant team.

📍York, Western Australia
🗓️Full-time or part-time
📚Recent graduate to experienced candidate welcome

Find out more about the role and how to apply here: https://t.co/Lj8IAm4QD4

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

Round 3 of the Spring Field Walk at the #Longcoleptilewheats site in Goomalling 🌾 keeping the hot topics flowing

Thanks to Central Ag Goomalling @bingthomson @AimeeTyson_

We are also able to see Main Season Wheat NVT at this site

@theGRDC @GRDCWest @CSIRO #nvt #nvtprovider

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

More spring field walks 🌾

It was great to have Bolgart Rural grower group with @LesterSnooke @joel_lancaster across the Core #Longcoleoptilewheats trial in Goomalling on Wednesday.

Following on from Synergy Consulting spring field tours on Tuesday.

@theGRDC @CSIRO @GRDCWest

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

We recently hosted a spring field walk across our Biological Showcase site, designed to evaluate emerging biological crop growth enhancers.

Thanks to Nutrien Agronomist and Product Reps for attending.
@COGGO_WA

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

We have been busy in the field throughout winter, so it has been nice to get some sunshine to present trial results at spring field walks across the wheatbelt 🌾

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

We are excited to showcase our hay fodder trials funded through @AgriFuturesAU, we hope to see you there!

[Liebe Group @LiebeGroup]

🌾Spring Field Day is almost here!🌾
📅 Thursday 11th Sept | 📍 Cail Property, Nugadong | ⏰ 8:30am

🚜 Field trials & machinery demos
🎤 Guest speakers: Tom Longmire & Ashley Herbert
🥗 Food, drinks & sundowner
🎁 Lucky door prizes!

👉 Register now: https://t.co/AXv18jJuW8

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

We’re hiring! We are looking for an lively graduate to come join our dynamic and experienced agricultural team. Based in York, WA. Contact for more information.

[GrainGrowers @GrainGrowersLtd]

Liebe Group Post-Seeding Field Walk – Maya, WA 🌾

GrainGrowers recently attended the Liebe Group’s Post-Seeding Field Walk, where members came together to explore early-stage trials, share insights, and shape future research and development priorities.

Key conversations included:

💬 Dry seeding & canola establishment: With a tough dry start to the season, growers discussed the risks of different planting depths (1cm, 3cm, 6cm) and the challenges of soft soils losing moisture. Long coleoptile wheat trials sparked interest in varietal performance under depth stress, and options for late sowing; especially with canola, were explored.

💬 Fertiliser placement & crop nutrition: Trial results showed better outcomes when fertiliser was placed above the seed at depth, challenging current machinery setups. Growers also discussed furrow collapse, seed depth variability, and tolerance to cereal post-emergent scorch.

💬 Herbicide damage & chemical access: Paraquat and glyphosate access emerged as a major concern. Growers shared strategies for managing resistance, especially in radish and broadleaf weeds. Scorch trials offered guidance, but cost at scale remains a barrier.

🌅 The day wrapped up with a sundowner: BBQ, and plenty of ideas for future trials to support farming businesses.

#AustralinaAg #SustainableFarming #FarmInnovation

[Ashton Hagboom @AHagboom]

It was also great to see many familiar faces in farmers and industry in the groups.
@theGRDC @CSIRO @GRDCWest

[Ashton Hagboom @AHagboom]

@SLR_Agriculture, presented our finding on the #longcoleoptilewheats look specifically at fertiliser placement when deep sowing this year, as well as highlights across all trials. Thanks to the @LiebeGroup for a great day at their Post Seeding Field Walk at their Main Trial Site

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

Hey Canola Growers! Your insights drive our trials! What would YOU like to see in our next field trial on canola establishment? 🚜

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

Sun setting on the fifth deep sowing trial in Corrigin for #longcoleoptilewheat and an @InterGrain1 POP oat trial. Dry sown 30mm & into plenty of moisture 100mm below the furrow

[SLR - Field Research | Extension @SLR_Agriculture]

🌱Hey Canola Growers! Your insights drive our trials! What would YOU like to see in our next field trial on canola establishment? 🚜

Poll 2/2

[Ashton Hagboom @AHagboom]

@caitlinmlangley Q1: is that just A1 yellow poster paper or some sort of sticky paper?
Q2: what is the measurement you use when counting them? Compared to a sweep net of 10-20 sweeps??

[Hennie Botha @henniebotha130]

Week 5 of measurements of our oats experiment. Can clearly see different nitrogen treatments within each plot. Looking to apply the final nitrogen treatments next week. @AJenko12 @JoelTheGinger @AHagboom @DarcyCobley @SJB_Ag @Bec_Swift_

[Hennie Botha @henniebotha130]

Week 4 measurements of our oats biomass trial. Different Nitrogen treatments becoming obvious within the plots. Potential potassium deficiency is still evident. Still monitoring for pests and disease. @JoelTheGinger @DarcyCobley @AHagboom @AJenko12 @Bec_Swift_ @SJB_Ag

[Hennie Botha @henniebotha130]

Week 3 measurements of our oats biomass experiment for our ADV Cropping unit. Starting to see disease and potential potassium deficiency in some areas of the plots. Otherwise, coming along nicely! @SJB_Ag @Bec_Swift_ @AHagboom @JoelTheGinger @DarcyCobley @AJenko12

[Hennie Botha @henniebotha130]

Week 2 measurements of our oats biomass experiment for our ADV Cropping unit. Spread our first nitrogen application, 80 units on treatment 1 and 50 units on treatment 2 (split application). Plants at GS21-26. @JoelTheGinger @DarcyCobley @AJenko12 @AHagboom @SJB_Ag @Bec_Swift_