23/10/2026
What happens below the surface matters just as much as what you see above it… 🔎
As ryegrass matures, its root system continues to draw on available soil moisture and nutrients.
Timely desiccation helps terminate existing growth, reduce ongoing resource use and manage regrowth ahead of summer crop establishment.
For silage paddocks transitioning to summer crops, effective termination can help improve the management of the following crop.
The three key benefits of effective desiccation include…
🌱 Reduced resource competition
Helps limit ryegrass demand for soil moisture and nutrients ahead of summer sowing
🌱 Root recycling management
Decomposing roots return organic matter and nutrients to the soil over time
🌱 Faster crop transition
Supports timely paddock preparation and establishment of the next crop
Planning your transition from ryegrass to a summer crop?
Make sure you consider how termination timing could influence your next crop’s establishment.
For tailored agronomic advice, contact the Advanced Ag team to discuss the best approach for your paddock today.
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