It requires planning and management for success. This factsheet discusses some of the management techniques necessary to succeed. Seed row spacing and seeding rates must be considered carefully when switching to direct seeding. This factsheet relates four important crop growth factors to decisions on row spacing and seeding rate. This factsheet desribes the agronomic and economic value of crop residues as some undesirable effects of residues.
Crop rotations are essential in direct seeding systems.
An effective crop rotation is required to reduce diseases, insect pests and weeds. It can also help in managing crop residue. This factsheet describes control of canola diseases through crop rotation and variety selection, and provides tips for establishing healthy canola stands. Disease control in wheat requires good agronomic practices whether conventional or direct seeding systems are used. This factsheet describes the influence of tillage on wheat diseases and tips for establishing a healthy wheat stand.