Thomas Vearing

Agronomic Engineer at Sparke Agricultural. Metos Weather Station Installation and Servicing. Bachelor of Ag Science. Bachelor of Commerce

[daveyp @DavidPuls]

Took us a bit to find out what was chomping the canola to shit, well here is the culprits fucking worms and the damage is huge over a number of paddocks. 🤷‍♂️

[daveyp @DavidPuls]

Good to see chemicals working well this year, propizamide working well on rye grass on the right mill on left 2 weeks after application

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

@BenBoughton1 @MetosANZ @BenBoughton1 I service Metos in the Wimmera. Give me a call on 0499 314 104 in the morning. I’ll get you sorted out

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

Before & After of Glyphosate resistant rye grass at Nhill hit with 1.5L/ha Guerrilla + 0.1L/ha Voraxor + 1% Hasten. Using a Group 14 product assists burn down. Used before cereals only. @Imtrade @BASF @BASF_Agro_Au @matthew_sparke @PBoutsalis #sparkeag #wimmera #resistance

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

@NufarmSeedsAU Griffin TTI coming through in standing cereal stubbles but not bean stubbles. No rain since seeding 19th April. Soil moisture is crucial in the #wimmera @matthew_sparke #canola #seeding #agriculture @GavinPuls @DavidPuls

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

Boomspray miss shows how quick rye grass can grow on light soils. 14-17 days post spray. Unsprayed going to be much harder to control, especially with glyphosate resistance showing across the #wimmera @matthew_sparke @PBoutsalis @BASF_Agro_Au @BCG_Birchip

[GRDC @theGRDC]

🌾 Top tips for effective canola establishment 🌾

Early season rainfall means canola planting may be on the cards soon. Check out these top tips from @CSIRO Senior Research Scientist Dr Andrew Fletcher, who's leading a nationwide team to confirm the best tactics to improve establishment:

1️⃣ Plant shallow
Sow canola 1–2 cm deep. Deep sowing reduces emergence.

2️⃣ Soil temperature
Aim to sow when the top 2 cm of soil is cooler than 40°C to improve germination

3️⃣ Consider soil moisture
Dry sowing can work, but overly variable soil moisture increases risk.

4️⃣ Adjust press wheel pressure
Reduce pressure or remove press wheels in sandy soils to prevent compaction.

5️⃣ Use larger seeds
Use seeds larger than 1.8 mm

6️⃣ Apply fertiliser away from seeds
Keep seed and fertiliser granule away from each other. Fertilise deeper.

7️⃣ Retain stubble

Check out the decision matrix below for more 👇 or visit https://t.co/Kmkabw5O1q

#CanolaEstablishment #EarlySowing #TopsTips

[Matthew Sparke @matthew_sparke]

Metos Weather Station Information Day Lake Bolac - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at the Lake Bolac Information and Business Centre, 2110 Glenelg Hwy, Lake Bolac VIC 3351. 9am Start.

[Matthew Sparke @matthew_sparke]

Metos Weather Station Information Day Horsham - Monday 2nd February 2026 at the International Hotel, 118 Baillie St, Horsham VIC 3400. 9am start. RSVP 0467053744

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

Clean fence lines. Clean paddocks. Big yields.

Get in touch with myself or @matthew_sparke for your 2026 Agronomy requirements #sparkeag #wimmera #lentils

[Matthew Sparke @matthew_sparke]

Speed field days are coming up this week. Come and see myself or Tom on the Crop Smart stand to discuss Metos weather stations and other technologies we have on offer. Do you have an old station that's not working talk to us. 0467053744 #metos #cropsmart

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

Want to know how much rain the back block had but can’t get there with dirt tracks being saturated? We are now installing the new Metos 5 from @MetosANZ. Get in touch with myself or @matthew_sparke for more information 🌧️ #metos #wimmera #farming #agriculture #sparkeag

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

No rainy afternoons off here @matthew_sparke. Inspecting @AGF_Seeds Forester Oats and Ponsford Wheat at Cavendish. Sowed 17/18 June. 100kg/ha urea about to go on #agronomy

[Matthew Sparke @matthew_sparke]

Now service and sales of Metos weather stations for Western Vic. So Stations, Moisture Probes, Installs, Repairs etc. Great units with local support. Talk to us about a quote today. 0467053744 @BCG_Birchip @SouthernFS @BASF_Agro_Au @pioneerseedsau @MetosANZ @NufarmAustralia

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

PBA Kelpie XT Lentils sown 4th May inter row sown in Scepter stubble. 22.4mm since sowing and 4 nights below 0°. Data from @MetosANZ station in adjacent paddock. @matthew_sparke @AuSeednet #lentils #wimmera #agtwitter

[Matthew Sparke @matthew_sparke]

We have taken over the distribution, servicing, and repair of Metos weather stations in Western Vic. Adding to our already growing network. Give us a call if your after a quote. Government grants are also considered. 0467053744

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

Finding millipedes south of Horsham under slug bait stations in canola paddocks. No sign of slugs after a week of monitoring high pressure areas @matthew_sparke @cesaraustralia #millipedes #slugs #SparkeAg #agriculture

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

Dry sowing allowing for good soil throw and herbicide incorporation. Wheat being sown approx 4cm deep 🌾

[Matthew Sparke @matthew_sparke]

If you have a metos weather station in Western Vic and its not working. Talk to us. 4G changovers, replacement parts, annual service and repairs. there no good if they don't work! 0467053744

[Thomas Vearing @thomas_vearing]

Loose Smut in Spartacus Barley. Will have to find and source clean seed for the upcoming season