An early estimate of crop density is an important agronomic tool to later manage canopy density which can have a major influence on final crop yield.
Following germinating rainfall, crops are ready to count to see how well the crop has established. Establishment numbers can be influenced by the sowing operation and seed quality but are largely determined by soil moisture.
Seasonal Risk Agronomist, Dale Grey, provides a demonstration on how to calculate plant density in your paddocks with Agriculture Victoria’s Crop Density Calculator.
Accuracy of crop density calculation estimates depend upon an adequate number of counts being taken to get a representative average of the paddock.
Further information
To use the Crop Density Calculator.
For information on estimating yields, Crop Yield Calculator Guide | Soil Moisture Monitoring.
To sign up to the cropping soil moisture monitoring eNewsletter, SMM cropping newsletter | Soil Moisture Monitoring.
Refer to the Agriculture Victoria website for information on Growing grains, pulses and cereals | Agriculture Victoria.
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