Herbal Ley Establishment: Measure Before Scaling Up
A farm case study can guide questions without proving a yield gain. Use blank monitoring charts and four CSV tools to plan local evidence with an adviser.
Research & Reports
Explore data-driven research, original analysis, statistics and evidence-based reports on farming, agriculture and related topics. Our research explains its sources, methods and limitations to help readers understand trends, compare options and make informed decisions.
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Queensland NSW Rainfall: A Fieldwork Evidence Log
Separate regional rainfall, dated forecasts, paddock measurements and fieldwork decisions. Includes two figures, an infographic and four free CSV tools.
Australia Farm Support: What the OECD’s 1.8% Means
The OECD’s1.8% measures aggregate producer support, not an individual payment rate. Compare denominators, dates and loan-funding evidence with free tools.
Egg Price Benchmarks for Producers: Match the Transaction
Wholesale, producer and retail-ad quotes describe different transactions. Compare the USDA definitions, derived prior values and a free offer checklist.
US Peanut Prices by Type: Separate Price Changes From Mix
Separate changes in type averages from changes in purchased weights using USDA’s 6 November report, with four charts and four free CSV tools.
WA Crop Residue Emissions: Check the Factor First
A preliminary result is not a replacement emissions factor. Separate category shares, accounting revisions and physical changes with original charts and a provenance ledger.
Grapevine Drought Stress: Check Soil Moisture Units
Relative extractable water and volumetric soil water use different scales. Reproduce the conversion, check soil-reference inputs and keep research separate from irrigation decisions.
Deep Liming Soil Moisture: Read the WA Trial Correctly
Soil change is not yet a yield result. Read the Hines Hill update carefully, then use original break-even scenarios and a depth-specific evidence ledger.
UK Milling Wheat Quality 2026: Check Your Net Premium
A national quality result cannot grade your wheat lot. Compare the buyer contract and actual tests, then subtract incremental costs before judging a milling premium.
Canada CEA Funding 2026: Calculate Your Cash Share
Separate project cost share, peak cash needs and future repayment before applying to Canada’s controlled environment agriculture Technology Adoption Stream.