Can OptiAg assist with residue studies?
We would love to talk to you about your residue study requirements.
Does OptiAg run demonstration sites for retailers or farmer groups?
Yes, we would love to be to assist your organisation or group with demonstration sites. This could range from un-replicated plots to demonstrate how different products perform, to large paddock strips. Or if you want to go all out, we could also conduct a replicated trial and crunch the numbers statistically for you.
Do you have any experience with plant nutrition research?
Yes, Mark has previously worked as a field research manager for a major fertiliser supplier in eastern Australia. He was responsible for screening new technologies in the field, that aimed to improve the nutrient use efficiency of conventional granular fertilisers. Mark enjoys working with plant nutrition products, and would enjoy speaking to you about your [...]
Do you work with products involved in improving plant health or biological based products?
Yes, we are able to conduct research with these products as well. Conducting trials with biological based products, or products that are used to improve plant health are difficult to work with. Adequate controls within each trial is critical to ensure valid conclusions about the performance of these products. So yes, let’s start the conversation [...]
How much does a field trial cost?
It is difficult to put a price on the cost of conducting a field trial. It can vary greatly depending on the crop and location of the trial, how many applications and assessments are required. We would be happy to discuss your trial ideas and provide you with a no obligation quote.
What does Optimised Agricultural Research mean?
OptiAg is striving to provide an optimised agricultural research service. But what does this mean? OptiAg isn’t a large contractor with many employees. In fact, the person you speak to on the phone is the person that does the field work, field assessments, data analysis and report writing. So you know that when you are [...]
What statistical package do you use?
OptiAg uses the latest version of ARM, so we are able to accept your company customisations and supply the ARM file with data and report if this is how you would like to receive your data and report.
Do you have any experience with pasture trials?
Yes, we have previously been involved in managing a pasture variety trial network (PVTN) site and are able to conduct pasture trials to maintain trial accreditation. We have lawn mowers, and a drying oven for dry matter determination.
Which broad acre crops are within our region?
Within 2-3 hours we are able to find a wide range of winter crops. Winter crops include wheat, barley, canola, lupins, field peas, lentils and faba beans.
Which horticultural crops are in our region?
We are centrally located between many of the key horticultural regions on Victoria. Within 2-3 hours we are able to find almonds, apples, pears, nectarines, peaches, table and wine grapes, potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, asian vegetables and many more.