# Australia's leading Accu-Spread trainer Russell Nichol on spreaders, fertilisers and what happens if the spread isn't right.

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Podcast: [The Prosperous Farmer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-prosperous-farmer-5502942)
Published: 2025-07-17T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mackillopgroup.com.au/the-prosperous-farmer
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## Resource

Did you know that the majority of fertiliser spreaders deliver highly variable spread patterns? This compromises production rates and farm profitability as some areas within the paddock receive too much fertiliser and others too little. Understanding your spreader pattern using different products can result in higher productivity and healthier waterways. In this episode, we catch up with Australia’s leading Accu-Spread trainer Russell Nichol  sharing his knowledge on the types of spreaders, how to test and calibrate spreading equipment, how frequently farmers should be check their calibration. What's the elusive spreader mark, why is it important and how can it be achieved? And if you're in the market for a spreader what should you be looking for?

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