Sound advice is based on a high standard of research. Farmers are discussing wheat research with Robert Freebairn at this Coolah trial site in the drought year of 2006.
Durum wheat crop growing well in the 2006 drought. Sound advice on aspects such as rotations, sowing technology, weed and other pest management and variety choice are some of the important crop growing aspects provided by Robert Freebairn.
Storm. Understanding the climate, seasonal risks, and soil are important parts of sound crop and pasture management. Robert Freebairn provides valuable assistance for the development of individual property programs, including ensuring advice is appropriate to the soils and local environment.
Contented prime cattle grazing a first rate pasture on what was once regarded as useless soil. Robert Freebairn has been at the forefront of finding solutions to better manage often difficult soils.
Outstanding summer grass pasture despite the 2006 drought.
Cowpeas are one of many crop options. Choice of crops and pastures are important services provided by Robert Freebairn.
Lucerne growth at the start of winter 2007. Pasture choice and appropriate management for high productivity and sustainability are advice areas provided by Robert Freebairn.
Summer perennial grass pastures in the north west of NSW. Robert Freebairn provides assistance with pasture decisions across a vast range of soil types and environments.
Soil fertility is a critical issue for sustainable productive pasture management. This photograph depicts one of the many pasture experiments Robert Freebairn has been and is involved in.