Economics of deep ripping – GRDC Southern region (Webpage)
This Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) webpage summaries the factsheet, Cost–benefit analysis of deep ripping for your farm [PDF 507 KB, 4 pages]. Deep ripping (loosening soil layers beyond standard cultivation) can boost crop roots, especially in compacted sandy soils. This factsheet helps growers assess if deep ripping is financially worthwhile. Key factors influencing profitability are the scale of yield gains, the longevity of those gains, the cost of machinery, and how much of your paddock responds well. Fuel or fertiliser costs have much less impact compared to capital outlay. Deep ripping is cost-effective when the long-term benefits (discounted over time) exceed the costs. While focused on southern Australian grain regions, the approach may apply to other Australian grain-growing regions with similar conditions.#
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