MEDIA ALERT
Friday 11 August 2020
FIELD DAY – BREAKING NEW GROUND WITH DEEP RIPPING
Macintyre Ag Alliance is partnering with Ag Spray Centre Goondiwindi and TTQ to bring local farmers a deep ripping field day next Friday 18 September.
Macintyre Ag Alliance (MAA) President Dave Woods says the event will be an information packed day where farmers can find out the latest in deep ripping research and see how locals have improved yields and productivity in pasture, broad acre and irrigation development.
“We will start the day at ‘South Callandoon’, where we will see James Duddy’s TTQ Raptor and improved pastures,” Dave said.
“DAF will also update us on the latest research in deep phosphorous application as well as sub soil applications of compost and gypsum,” he said.
“Then at ‘Widgewa’, Nick Benson will share his experience owning and operating his TTQ Raptor, and give us some insight on developing melon hole country and ripping pivot irrigation areas.”
Dave said the event will continue at Billa Billa club, where TTQ will have their latest developed rippers on site for inspection and discussion.
“Jerome Leray will give us some insight on drone surveying and water analysis to identify erosion issues and farm catchments, and Luke Arbuckle will share his impressive results deep ripping broadacre country at Talwood,” he said.
“The MAA Annual General Meeting will conclude the day, and we would love people to join us for a BBQ and drinks and find out what MAA has been doing and where we are heading.”
The event will operate under an approved COVID safe event plan, and physical distancing requirements will be in place.
WHAT: Deep Ripping Field Day
WHEN: 9:30am – 8:30pm, Friday 18 September 2020
WHERE: “South Callandoon” 9:30am, “Widgewa” 12pm, and Billa Billa Sports Club 3:30pm
COST: Free
RSVP: Strictly required due to COVID-19. Please visit the Macintyre Ag Alliance Facebook page to register or visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/breaking-new-ground-with-deep-ripping-tickets-117935611589
