As you graze your stubbles or in some cases crops that you didn’t harvest, keep an eye on the type of material left in the paddock and what cover is remaining. To prevent wind erosion, it is recommended that a minimum of 70% ground cover is needed at all times.
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30% ground cover |
50% ground cover |
70% ground cover (optimum) |
90% ground cover |
These photos can be found in ‘Stubble Management: A Guide for Mallee Farmers’ by Mallee Sustainable Farming, the publication. It can be downloaded from this link: https://msfp.org.au/resources/stubble_guide/
This guide has been designed to assist farmers to accurately assess stubble cover levels over the critical December to June period. It provides information on stubble management practices to ensure adequate levels of stubble are maintained to minimise erosion and harness the many benefits of stubble retention.
