Before you do anything else, determine whether or not you have a problem.
Consider the following comments :-
When it does rain, moisture doesn't stay in the soil profile as long as it used to
The pastures don't seem to be as lush or as long as they used to be years ago
First hot wind in spring results in pastures " haying off " nearly overnight
We're spending more money for less returns despite all the " best " advice
The weeds blew in from the neighbour's place ..... it's their fault !
Sound familiar ......... we can help you " Guaranteed "
So what do you need to do now ?
Presume for a minute that past and / or present practices are not sustainable
[ economically or environmentally ]
Remember how you got to this website. Better still, put http://www.sustainableagriculturesystems.com.au into your Favorites ! ! !
Go to the " FREE Plan " page and fabricate yourself one of these
[ soon to become your best friend ]
Turn off this computer and go for a walk around some of your paddocks and try to push your soil fertility probe into the ground
If you can't push the probe easily 2 ft. [ 60 cm ] into the ground -
return to this site to learn more
If you can't push this easily 4 inches [ 10 cm ] into the ground - return to this site IMMEDIATELY ! ! We CAN help you !
Still not convinced ?
Repeat steps 5 & 6 a week to 10 days after rain.
You will be surprised how little the moisture has penetrated.
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