Agronomy services
Ag Plus Consultancy has been working with Queensland growers since 2004. Our mission is to provide the best farming products and support to optimise farm production sustainably. Trust and building long terms relationships is a core foundation of Ag Plus Consultancy. We service most crops, from broadacre agriculture, orchards, floriculture, specialised crops and high-tech glasshouse crop production.
holistic
The Ag Plus agronomy approach looks at your farming operation from an integrated, holistic perspective, applying the science of agronomy but also factoring years of farming experience.
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AGRONOMY PROGRAMS & SUPPORT
consultation
The first stage is to talk with you about your operation and discuss how our programs work. Our aim is to deliver a program that helps you to achieve your farming goals and improve farm productivity.
site assessment
Based on the initial consultation, we will undertake site assessments. This could include a general site assessment, specific soil and plant sampling, aerial mapping, and health status checks.
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Agronomy programs
Programs and support for all crops
Programs and support for all crops
Programs and support for all crops
Multikraft pasture live stock programs
Complete site assessment
Agronomy program
Based on the gathered information, complete programs are developed, which cover crop and soil management, input costs, timing of applications, and recommended products. We then guide you through the programs making adjustments according to your preferences.
support
We are here to help, so call us or organise a farm visit to discuss the programs and your crop.
Agronomy & Product support
- Highly experienced agronomist
- Visit our offices or contact us via phone, email, or website.
- Farm visits
- Solving problems
- Product trials
- Special product orders
- Product use and safety
At Ag Plus Consultancy, we pride ourselves on partnering with our customers to innovate and optimise farm production through the best products and advice.
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FARM MAPPING & HEALTH MAPPING
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PEST MONITORING & ADVICE
Talk to us today about pest monitoring services. We also offer efficacy testing services to hep better understand the effectivesness of field spraying operations.
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Pest Monitoring Services
Pest monitoring is a critical component of integrated pest management (IPM) systems, which is crucial for ensuring effective pest control while minimizing damage to crops. Monitoring involves regularly inspecting field crops for pests such as insects, pathogens, and weeds. It includes identifying pests and crop damage, assessing pest population levels, recording crop stages and management practices, and documenting all observations. The main benefits of monitoring are early detection of pests and diseases, enabling timely control measures, and evaluating the effectiveness of pest management strategies, including the use of natural enemies. It's all about gathering data at the right times, using the right techniques, and interpreting the results accurately.
Ag Plus Consultancy offers pest monitoring as a service to our valued clients or fee based on the crop, monitor area, and monitoring techniques. We can tailor a program to suit your farm.
Drop Sheet Monitoring
Drop sheets are used in crops and orchards to manage pests by providing real-time information about pest activity. While other techniques such as fruit and crop damage checks are important, the main benefit of drop sheets is that they provide information about current pest activity. The drop sheet method is also useful for evaluating spray coverage and the effectiveness of pesticides.
Drop sheet information lets you know what is in your crop (pests and beneficial) and importantly can help you decide on pesticide type, identify hotspots, and determine the most appropriate action.
Key Points of Good Insect Monitoring
1. Knowledge of Pest and Beneficial Species:
Familiarity with the pests and beneficial organisms in the field is essential.
Visual identification of different life stages (eggs, larvae, adults) is crucial.
Knowing where on the plant to look (undersides of leaves, stems, etc.) and the best time of day to monitor (early morning or late afternoon for optimal pest activity) is key.
2. Awareness of Critical Crop Stages:
Focus monitoring efforts during critical crop development stages like seedling emergence or flowering.
These stages are when crops are most vulnerable to pest damage, and early intervention can prevent major losses.
3. Good Sampling and Recording Techniques:
Sampling should be representative of the entire field, as pest populations often vary spatially.
Defined parameters (e.g., how many samples per paddock, how many leaves per sample) help standardize the process and improve the reliability of data over time.
Sampling techniques should be adjusted depending on crop type, growth stage, and paddock size.
4. Common Sense in Sampling:
Random sampling provides an overall picture of pest activity, but it’s important to also investigate any hotspots where pest activity is more concentrated.
Be cautious about environmental stressors, as they can sometimes be mistaken for pest damage, which could lead to unnecessary interventions.
5. Practical Application:
For high-density pests (e.g., aphids, mites, whiteflies), an estimation of infestation levels or a simple presence/absence assessment may be more practical than counting individuals, especially if populations are overwhelming.
By following these practices, pest management efforts are likely to be more efficient, cost-effective, and less harmful to beneficial organisms.
