MiltonTrialSite

Vickery Bros. Pty Ltd & McDonald Rural Trial site

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The first trial for the autumn 2023 was sown today. The paddock was speed tilled before the Sub Clover trial was hand sown, raked and rolled. Thank you to all who helped out with preparation and sowing. #VickeryBros #McDonaldRuralServices #trials #2023 #subclover #agriculture

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Here are Elly and Tony sowing the Annual and Italian ryegrass trials at the Milton Trial Site last week. These varieties will be assessed for dry matter throughout the season. #VickeryBros #McDonaldRuralServices #trials #agriculture #ryegrass #pasture #sowing

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@merindie1 We have had very few crickets in this trial this year. However, in other trials on heavier ground, we have spread cricket bait.

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Check out the autumn growth on the spring sown plantain and chicory at the Milton Trial Site. These pasture species have taken full advantage of the early rains and warm weather recently. #VickeryBros #McDonaldRuralServices #trials #plantain #chicory #pasture #agriculture

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The first trial of the season is out of the ground! #vickerybros #mcdonaldruralservices #trials #clover #2023

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It’s that time of year again. Planning is underway for autumn 2023 at the Milton Trial Site. Keep an eye out for updates and trial plans. #vickerybros #mcdonaldruralservices #trials #agriculture #pasture #autumn

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Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year from the whole team at the Milton Trial Site. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2023.
#VickeryBros #McDonaldRuralServices #merrychristmas #HappyNewYear #trials

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The Captain Plantain and Mainstar Forage Rape are well and truely out of the ground at the Milton Trial Site. How are your summer crops looking? #VickeryBros #McDonaldRuralServices #agriculture #summercrop #summer #trial #plantain #foragerape

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Trials include:
- Summer Forage Chemical Tolerance Trial
- Summer Crop Fertiliser Sowing Rate Trial
- Summer Crop Nitrogen Response Trial
- Rape Palatability Demonstration
- Sorghum Grazing Trial
#VickeryBros #McDonaldRuralServices #agriculture #summercrop #trial #sowing 2/2

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Yesterday was summer crop sowing day at the Milton Trial Site! After a few dry days we were finally able to get on the paddocks with the tractor.
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Soil testing isn’t just important for our trials, but also for on farm decision making. If you haven’t already, contact your #vickerybros or #mcdonaldruralservices agronomist about soil testing on your farm this spring. #agriculture #trials #soil #soiltesting

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@merindie1 Don’t worry, wouldn’t dream of sowing summer crop without slug bait in our area!

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Last week one of the Vickery Bros spreader drivers applied lime to the
Milton Trial Site in preparation for sowing summer crop trials. Fingers crossed for a few dry days soon so we can get sowing!
#VickeryBros #McDonaldRuralServices #lime #summercrop #trials

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It's time for some more dry matter cuts on the lucerne at the Milton Trial Site. Pictured is Elly using a 0.1m2 ring to take a sample that can be dried and used to calculate kgDM/ha. #VickeryBros #McDonaldRuralServices #lucerne #pasture #trials

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Thank you to everyone who attended yesterdays winter field day for 2022! We hope everyone got something out of it that will be beneficial on your farm. The team at the Milton Trial Site looks forward to seeing you all again at our next field day.

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Don’t forget to register for our field day on August 8th! @VickeryBros #mcdonaldruralservices #trials

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Come join us on August 8th!

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Check out the response to 60kg/ha of nitrogen on this cocksfoot and ryegrass plot! Urea was applied on June 1st, and this photo was taken 6 weeks later. #vickerybros #mcdonaldruralservices #nitrogen #urea #pasture