The Prosperous Farmer

Dr Mel Fraser and Lee Menhenett on Nitrogen application: Setting up the Season

November 20, 2025·46 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Nitrogen application doesn’t have to be a guessing game. In this episode, Dr Melissa Fraser and agronomist Lee Menhenett reveal how moisture, measurement and timing can transform your nitrogen strategy—and your bottom line.Mel and Lee break down the tools, data and on-farm decisions that drive profitable, resilient cropping. Packed with smart tools, practical insights and memorable one-liners (yes—rainfall is a tool, not just pub bragging rights!), this lively, insightful conversation is full of farmer-tested wisdom, good humour, and a reminder that you can’t manage what you don’t measure.The Mastering Nitrogen Application Seminar was held in July in Naracoorte.Shownotes:CliMate website : https://climateapp.net.au/Yield Prophet Lite: https://www.yieldprophet.com.au/yplite/Soil Moisture Probe: https://app.outpostcentral.com/remote/MFMGLogin.htmlCoTL Mesonet: https://cotl.com.au/mesonet

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