Cameron Morris

Agronomist, Western Victoria. Latrobe Uni Ag Science/Business graduate with a passion for improving productivity and profitability. Views are my own.

[Kerin Agriculture @Kerin_Ag]

In the early 90’s we gave low-input agriculture a red hot crack, with a mindset of absolutely wanting this system/belief to work economically 💰& if possible grow the business as well.
Nine years later the engine of the business ground to an abrupt stop.
It only took 9 years to mine the phosphorus, sulphur, nitrogen, and calcium out of the landscape.
The early indicators were

The grass bank 💰got smaller each year regardless of rainfall.

Stocking rates in the first 4 years were ok as normal then they fell off the cliff by year 7, by year 9 adjusted to stocking rate per Ha/100mm rainfall we were running 51% less DSE, S

Low input
Low risk
Low return on assets managed (ROAM)

Keep in mind we farm in a pretty safe environment in the central west of NSW, with 650mm average rainfall which falls fairly evenly over the year.

[Matt Tonissen @ChromeStudsPL]

Setting up a new break fence in a kale crop for some trade heifers. Kale is powering on ahead of the fence.
114 hd getting about 1 ha/week with ad lib straw

[Phil White @PhilWhitp4]

As a dairy farming community we need to get behind this so we can have an effective advocacy organisation #ausdairy #Dairyfarmersvictoria

[Cameron Morris @cameronmorris]

@PhilWhitp4 Is there another way?

[Dean Eastwood @DeanEastwood7]

Very content triplets, not all of them have this level of lambing site but nice to provide it where we can.

[Cameron Morris @cameronmorris]

@ajackag13 @barnoolut Compromising a long term pasture establishment comes at a risk, lost production and $$. Often the major winner is the seed supplier and sowing contractor who get to have another dip the following year.

I found this thought provoking.
https://t.co/ULzZXH8mgr

[Cameron Morris @cameronmorris]

@barnoolut @ajackag13 Also interested in the explanation.

Referring to L Gordon and RegenAgAlliance or a quote from the presentation?

[Rowan Smith @DrRWSmith]

Seasonal growth patterns on show of three perennial grasses on the East Coast, Tas. Two plots on left = phalaris, two green plots in centre = continental cocksfoot, 1 plot on right = Hispanic cocksfoot @TasInAg @RedMeatUpdates @NRMSOUTH @nrmnorth

[Ag Diagnostics @diagnostics_ag]

Clients summer sown rape crop looking the goods to fill autumn feed gap followed by another hit of N and carry into the winter #agronomy #ausag

[Meridian Agriculture @Meridian_Ag]

@VicGovAg are sponsoring Vic farmers to undertake a Business EDGE Workshop (cost $262.50pp). Register now - https://t.co/AxMD9nf7X6
Proudly sponsored by Agriculture Victoria, working with Victorian farmers & industry to prepare for, respond to & recover from natural disasters.

[Matt Tonissen @ChromeStudsPL]

@cameronmorris Not bad silage regrowth aided by a late season. NPK before and after cutting

[Nick @Nick67126028]

Looking for 2 harvesters with tracks or duals for an immediate start in Willaura. Been let down again, 650ha of canola and 800 ha of cereals.

0438526264

[Cameron Morris @cameronmorris]

@PhilWhitp4 Are you getting any work out of them? Could be a solution to the dairy labour shortage in SW Vic

[Dr. Beth Penrose @bethpenrose]

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[Cameron Morris @cameronmorris]

@hagger_matt This may be helpful.

[Chrome Sheep Studs @ChromeSheepStud]

Up for offer in the Chrome Genetics Ewe Sale on 6th Dec AuctionsPlus

Acc: C,M & T Burger
90 x June/July 2021 Drop Composite ewes, OJD Vacc & April Shorn

Agent: Dylan Praolini (Southern Grampians Livestock & Real Estate) 0437 025 737
https://t.co/d9Uk9xxiXh

[Phil White @PhilWhitp4]

Across the border at SK with ⁦@DeanEastwood7⁩ summercrops looking a tad better than the drowned WD version #winning #foragebrassica #ausag

[Corbin Schuster @CorbinSchuster]

(1)
Fed & State Govs spend billions on road infrastructure every year, new roads and repairs.
Are there 'warranties' on these works? If not, why not?
Companies that win tenders to build/repair roads should be responsible for any repairs for at least the first 5 years...

[Mark Shand @MSBarenbrugNZ]

Regrowth after simulated heavy silage cut (left) or cut at 3 left stage (right). Both plots sown with same rate of clover.