Agronomic Engineer at Sparke Agricultural. Metos Weather Station Installation and Servicing. Bachelor of Ag Science. Bachelor of Commerce
Horsham, Victoria
Joined August 2021
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Creating VR knockdown maps for weed control and moisture retention in drowned lentils. Plug the file in and away you go @pctagcloud @AgcloudPct @matthew_sparke @PBoutsalis #wimmera #pct #costsaving #agriculture
Neo barley with it all going on! Bean stubble on eastern half vs Canola stubble western half (more advanced). 1 fungicide only 20ha Eastern strip vs 2 on rest of paddock. Interesting yield maps incoming @matthew_sparke @InterGrain1 #wimmera #agriculture #barley #beer
Before & After of Glyphosate resistant rye grass at Nhill hit with 1.5L/ha Guerrilla + 0.1L/ha Voraxor + 1% Hasten. Using a Group 14 product assists burn down. Used before cereals only. @Imtrade @BASF @BASF_Agro_Au @matthew_sparke @PBoutsalis #sparkeag #wimmera #resistance
Boomspray miss shows how quick rye grass can grow on light soils. 14-17 days post spray. Unsprayed going to be much harder to control, especially with glyphosate resistance showing across the #wimmera @matthew_sparke @PBoutsalis @BASF_Agro_Au @BCG_Birchip
Thomas Vearing retweeted
🌾 Top tips for effective canola establishment 🌾
Early season rainfall means canola planting may be on the cards soon. Check out these top tips from @CSIRO Senior Research Scientist Dr Andrew Fletcher, who's leading a nationwide team to confirm the best tactics to improve establishment:
1️⃣ Plant shallow
Sow canola 1–2 cm deep. Deep sowing reduces emergence.
2️⃣ Soil temperature
Aim to sow when the top 2 cm of soil is cooler than 40°C to improve germination
3️⃣ Consider soil moisture
Dry sowing can work, but overly variable soil moisture increases risk.
4️⃣ Adjust press wheel pressure
Reduce pressure or remove press wheels in sandy soils to prevent compaction.
5️⃣ Use larger seeds
Use seeds larger than 1.8 mm
6️⃣ Apply fertiliser away from seeds
Keep seed and fertiliser granule away from each other. Fertilise deeper.
7️⃣ Retain stubble
Check out the decision matrix below for more 👇 or visit grdc.com.au/grdc-investments…
#CanolaEstablishment #EarlySowing #TopsTips
Thomas Vearing retweeted
Metos Weather Station Information Day Lake Bolac - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at the Lake Bolac Information and Business Centre, 2110 Glenelg Hwy, Lake Bolac VIC 3351. 9am Start.
Thomas Vearing retweeted
Metos Weather Station Information Day Horsham - Monday 2nd February 2026 at the International Hotel, 118 Baillie St, Horsham VIC 3400. 9am start. RSVP 0467053744
Clean fence lines. Clean paddocks. Big yields.
Get in touch with myself or @matthew_sparke for your 2026 Agronomy requirements #sparkeag #wimmera #lentils
Thomas Vearing retweeted
Speed field days are coming up this week. Come and see myself or Tom on the Crop Smart stand to discuss Metos weather stations and other technologies we have on offer. Do you have an old station that's not working talk to us. 0467053744 #metos #cropsmart
Want to know how much rain the back block had but can’t get there with dirt tracks being saturated? We are now installing the new Metos 5 from @MetosANZ. Get in touch with myself or @matthew_sparke for more information 🌧️ #metos #wimmera #farming #agriculture #sparkeag
No rainy afternoons off here @matthew_sparke. Inspecting @AGF_Seeds Forester Oats and Ponsford Wheat at Cavendish. Sowed 17/18 June. 100kg/ha urea about to go on #agronomy
Thomas Vearing retweeted
Now service and sales of Metos weather stations for Western Vic. So Stations, Moisture Probes, Installs, Repairs etc. Great units with local support. Talk to us about a quote today. 0467053744 @BCG_Birchip @SouthernFS @BASF_Agro_Au @pioneerseedsau @MetosANZ @NufarmAustralia
PBA Kelpie XT Lentils sown 4th May inter row sown in Scepter stubble. 22.4mm since sowing and 4 nights below 0°. Data from @MetosANZ station in adjacent paddock. @matthew_sparke @AuSeednet #lentils #wimmera #agtwitter
Thomas Vearing retweeted
We have taken over the distribution, servicing, and repair of Metos weather stations in Western Vic. Adding to our already growing network. Give us a call if your after a quote. Government grants are also considered. 0467053744
Finding millipedes south of Horsham under slug bait stations in canola paddocks. No sign of slugs after a week of monitoring high pressure areas @matthew_sparke @cesaraustralia #millipedes #slugs #SparkeAg #agriculture
Dry sowing allowing for good soil throw and herbicide incorporation. Wheat being sown approx 4cm deep 🌾
