Author

Jess Sampson

Jess has 11 years of practical on farm agronomic consultancy experience as well as a university level academic agronomic education. Her specialisations in pasture agronomy, seed and trial management means she is well versed in new seed varieties right through to on farm practical solutions to address crop pressures. Whilst Jess is not on farm or at work, she is hanging out with her teenage Sons, fishing, preserving foods or baking!


Agronomy • Chemicals

How to Control Summer Weeds

Dec 19, 2022

by Jess Sampson

Managing and controlling summer weeds is important because uncontrolled weeds contribute to problems with crop rotation, weed management, nutrient availability, and increased costs.


Agronomy • Strategies & Solutions

How to Harvest Lodged Cereal Crops

Oct 10, 2022

by Jess Sampson

Recent weather events combined with higher than average expected yields — resulting in heavy heads — means we should be on the lookout for lodging in our cereal crops.