Tim Rethus

Adapting, innovating with tech and science to build sustainability in our farming system. Ex petro-engineer. Family guy. Obscure knowledge buff.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@gsandral @FarmTender Eric is particularly good at communicating. I find the Wimmera is rarely outside the 45-55% range, which sound great but it doesn't mean it will be average once the season develops. I would like an outlook that helps decision making by reducing the number of possible scenarios.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@CorbinSchuster Ridiculous to think it is deliberate. I've worked there. No one on site would seek to harm anyone.

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@chelseadahlen @WheatWatcher Have a go at Aurora. It is resistant to just about every disease. It also looks very impressive at heading.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@FarmerTonyWhite Mine usage would not vary and they'd have regular deliveries. I would support my best customers too. Doesn't help us farmers but it makes sense.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@farmersgrowit @ipaddockapps It was expensive back in 2022(?), but if you can't get it at all that's a problem. Will the squeeze results in less grain in the world and hence better prices for us. I can only hope.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@mickswarb @ipaddockapps 35% pulses, some canola but mainly cereals. What happens in 2027 if you compromise your rotation, can snooker yourself.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@ipaddockapps @dyerjonathan John Deere tracks were a later release than the Case but fixed a lot of issues we had with the rowtrac; no speed restrictions except on narrowest track. New Rowtrac I haven't tried but assume they've upgraded? Tracks will be jittery on rough surfaces but don't get power bounce.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@grheard Stores moisture gives you more confidence for the season. But last year didn't we have rain forecast a week out every week? Will it happen this time...

[Rohan Brill @brill_ag]

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[Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) @BCG_Birchip]

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[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@brodenholland @ipaddockapps Yes regarding moving boundaries by a measured amount. Surprised it hasn't been done yet in Op Centre. @kyleplattner

[Harrison Schuster @HarrisonSchust1]

In our region, the rule-of-thumb for when to plant grain crops is "after ANZAC Day". The operation of planting completely erases anything in the paddock.

So I figured, if it will be visible until at least ANZAC Day, let's combine the two?

To the greatest place. Happy Australia Day. 🇦🇺

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@andrewefridgway @dyerjonathan @ryan_milgate @simon_finlayson What's changed to make them worthwhile. Are they cheaper now, higher fert rates=more storage needed, can't get supply and need it predelivered? Using a Fert distributor nearby is cheaper than me building a shed.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@therealbiztang Depends on latitude Biz. QLD will be lower than SA. I plan on about 22kg/mm for the Wimmera and have seen that. Try GRDC search or #ChatBCG

[Kate Burke @KateKak]

Ok folks. We are off and running. New book “Succession” is on the market. @AgWatchers @Agrivetbusiness @neXtgenAgri @stationmum101 @ClarksonsFarm1 @johngbennett @dyerjonathan @TRethus @GorstRural @Warwick_Long @Meat_Watcher any help spreading the word much appreciated

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@AmberB_C Snails climb to cool down. Unfortunately the inside of a steel drum that's also getting reflection off the shed is too hot and they dry out.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

White snail trap! Not very practical on a broadacre scale unfortunately.

[Tim Rethus @TRethus]

@CropDoctor54 @phillisfarms @grassrootsag @WeedSmartAU @BilberryAgri @Agrifac @KalimarAg I've dabbled but @mitch_hendo is the pro. Boom cameras are closer to the target than a drone. Using a non-selective herbicide need to minimise the sprayed area. Boom can be one jet at 250mm spacing. Would a drone be so accurate? $$ Not convinced drone is good value.