Why Deep Ripping is the Smartest Pre-Season Move You’ll Make

Rachel Burton
Jul 16
2 min read

📍 Cookernup Results Speak Loudest

You don’t need fancy sales talk—just take a look at the paddocks in Cookernup. That lush, even growth? It didn’t just happen. It was planned, ripped, and timed to perfection.

💡 What Is Deep Ripping, Really?

Deep ripping isn’t just turning soil—it’s about breaking through compaction, giving roots room to move, and letting air, water, and nutrients go deeper.

When your subsoil is tight, your pasture suffers. Water sits on the surface, nutrients don’t penetrate, and your root systems stay shallow and fragile. Deep ripping punches through that barrier.

🌱 The Proof is in the Paddock

These Cookernup paddocks were deep ripped before the break—and the difference is undeniable:

✔️ Thicker coverage
✔️ Healthier, deeper roots
✔️ Better moisture absorption
✔️ Faster establishment after rainfall

Add that up? You’ve got stronger pastures, better grazing, and a solid foundation for the season ahead.

🛠️ Choosing the Right Ripper: Why We Back the Big 3

We’ve partnered with Farmet, K-Line and Agroplow for a reason—they know Aussie ground. Whether you're chasing depth, flexibility, or brute strength, there's a ripper that’ll suit your tractor, your conditions, and your long-term strategy.

Farmet – European precision with serious value.

K-Line – Trusted by WA producers for years.

Agroplow – Aussie built, made for our soil.

Need help choosing? That’s what we’re here for.