Investment

Deep ripping of compacted soils can provide positive responses; however, it is an expensive process and there are risks associated.

This investment proposes to implement three new deep ripping trial site locations on major soil types within the western areas of the Esperance port zone. Each site will view two separate timings of ripping side by side within a farming system package to maximise profitability. It is proposed to conduct work at these sites for two years to demonstrate the longevity of the benefits to growers.

Demonstration sites will be located at Lake King, Mt Madden and West River. Soil testing and compaction testing will be undertaken.