Disclaimer I cant fly a drone that well yet haha I handed my drone over to Mick from LSA to get the turf harvest shots and the planing was also from them 😜
Hi Phil, this varies from farm to farm. Some farms do actually replenish top soil every few years. However most farms maintain soil depth by incorporating organics over the years. For example, chicken manure applications and also mulch mowing and leaving clippings. All of these organics add to the soil layer to ensure it is replenished and doesn't diminish over time.
Our local farm on the central coast has a robot tractor that mows all night using sensors and camera's. It just tows the normal slasher. The first time i laid eyes on it i though i was watching a Terminator. Super interesting what goes on at Turf Farms
that is actually my dream job... leave my stress behind and just mow!! even now some days I just need to sit in my tractor for a few hours just to keep it together
@The Aussie Lawn ha ha yeah fine... just a stressful/high pressure/high responsibility job... driving my tractor is my Zen time!! music on.. and biggest thing I have to worry about is hitting a fence or tree.
Fantastic video mate, great to see the process. Loved last weeks with the testing of different grass types and process of bringing a new grass to market.
Hi Rod, each roll can weigh up to 40kg when wet. This isnt normally the case, that would be a maximum. Standard complete pallet weight is 800kg-1200kg normally.
Very interesting mate, great job Quick question which caught my attention, he said after they sprig, they chuck down a pre emergent straight away....any idea what product? I thought a pre would hinder grow in
Amazing quality video, the drone footage looked mint 👍
Disclaimer I cant fly a drone that well yet haha I handed my drone over to Mick from LSA to get the turf harvest shots and the planing was also from them 😜
The question I would ask is how they replenish the topsoil. No other form of agriculture slices off part of the farm and sells it 😉
Was wondering the same thing.
I'll check in and ask the question
Hi Phil, this varies from farm to farm. Some farms do actually replenish top soil every few years. However most farms maintain soil depth by incorporating organics over the years. For example, chicken manure applications and also mulch mowing and leaving clippings. All of these organics add to the soil layer to ensure it is replenished and doesn't diminish over time.
Nice tour....😊
Thanks Rick
Our local farm on the central coast has a robot tractor that mows all night using sensors and camera's. It just tows the normal slasher. The first time i laid eyes on it i though i was watching a Terminator. Super interesting what goes on at Turf Farms
Oh true? Sign of the times I feel
Really enjoyed the insight into the workings of a turf farm, I've actually been wondering it lately everytime I drive past my local turf farm.
Thanks Sam glad you enjoyed it, It was really great of Joe to make time for me to film it
Another awesome vid mate, I’ve always been intrigued as to the full process on a turf farm…love it!!!!!
Thanks mate glad you liked it
Nice vid. Thanks for the look behind the scenes.
Most welcome Luke
that is actually my dream job... leave my stress behind and just mow!!
even now some days I just need to sit in my tractor for a few hours just to keep it together
Yeah it would be ideal at times thats for sure, Hope you are OK mate 😎
@The Aussie Lawn ha ha yeah fine...
just a stressful/high pressure/high responsibility job...
driving my tractor is my Zen time!! music on.. and biggest thing I have to worry about is hitting a fence or tree.
Another great video and fascinating to see behind the scenes.
Yeah it was good to see and pass it on too
Great video Brenton, fantastic to see behind the scenes of a turf farm Cheers
Most welcome Paul
Great video Brenton! Very interesting machinery.
Glad you enjoyed it Heidi 😊
The john deere and trimax is what I drive every day lol
Living the dream there mate
I have really enjoyed this video. You are certainly covering aspects of the industry that we never get to see.
Thanks Chris
Alot of time, water and equipment before it gets to our door !
Yeah theres quite a bit that goes on hey
That was great! 👍🏻
Thanks mate
Fantastic video mate, great to see the process. Loved last weeks with the testing of different grass types and process of bringing a new grass to market.
Cheers Rory, It was so good of LSA to take the time to show me about thats for sure
The Berry pub is where it's at! 🍻
Haha Ive been to both pubs there now 😂
Another really good video mate. Very informative. Well done.
Cheers Jase, Hope you guys are well
Very good detail
Cheers Mate
Cool video didnt realise how long it actually takes to till they cut it up again would be cool to see it in person
Yeah some varieties definitely take a while to get to a point where it can be re harvested
Good to see Joe .. maybe catch you at MIFGS
Joe is an absolute legend of a bloke
Hello from The States 🤙
A very interesting & informative look into how things are achieved w/ the sod farm across the pond.
Is it similar to you guys mate?
Another great video mate.
Cheers Aaron 😎
Great content mate
Cheers mate
Did he say each pallet could weigh 40-50kg? I'd say more like 400-500kg.
I think Joe was referring to rolls not pallets Id have to re watch it to see
Hi Rod, each roll can weigh up to 40kg when wet. This isnt normally the case, that would be a maximum. Standard complete pallet weight is 800kg-1200kg normally.
Very interesting mate, great job
Quick question which caught my attention, he said after they sprig, they chuck down a pre emergent straight away....any idea what product? I thought a pre would hinder grow in
Keen to know the same thing
Most likely Pennmag which doesn’t root prune like Barricade. They may follow up with Barricade 6-8 weeks later.
I'll ask the question mate
Hi Windsor, a variety of products are used but mainly Pennmag or Ronstar as they don't have root pruning effects.
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Great video. 👍 I get that this was a quick overview but that looks awesome.
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Thanks Keith 👍
What about the top soil is this something they regularly replace / top-up?
I'll ask the question mate
After sprigging they go on to pre-emergent application immediately😳😳, really?!
I’ll get more clarification on it for you mate
Hi Samuel, yes this happens very quickly with commercial pre-m's that do not have root pruning effects so they are ok to use.
@@joerogers9155 is it possible to mention some of them?
Where do I send my resume!
Hahah