MSF Farm Talk Podcast
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MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers, and Ag Industry connections together to chat about innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers.
MSF Farm Talk Podcast
9M ago
The September episode of the Better Frost Decisions podcast is now live!
We catch up with our regular climate guru, SARDI Principal Scientist Peter Hayman to learn what a spring with a negative IOD and La Nina means for frost risk.
We also catch up with Agriculture Victoria Pulse Researcher Jason Brand to discuss frost in pulse crops, Eyre Peninsula Independent Consultant Josh Hollitt to check in on the AIR EP Tooligie Hill frost demonstration site and FAR Australia Research Director Kenton Porker to talk about the latest GRDC investment in frost.
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MSF Farm Talk Podcast
9M ago
? How REGEN AG are you? ?
The principles of regenerative agriculture can be adopted in a low rainfall environment, and chances are you are probably doing them already!
To find out more what people think about Regen Ag we polled our online audience. Our recent Facebook & Twitter poll found that:
? 95% practice no-till
?85% maintain as much soil cover as possible
?80% are interested in Regen Ag
When we asked 'what represents Regen Ag to you?'
60% said maximum ground cover
60% said it meant crop diversity
40% said natural cycling of nutrients with minimum to no inputs
20% said growing ..read more
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10M ago
SA northern Mallee farmer based at Lowbank Tim Paschke farms in one of the most marginal rainfall zones for cropping in Australia, and for the matter the World. Tim is currently an ambassador and advocate for the Vocal Local project, an initiative of the ifarmwell program.
Tim shares his experiences in this project and farming on the edge.The Vocal Locals project is led by the University of South Australia, promoting the ifarmwell program with funding from the FRRR Future Drought Fund.
This podcast has been made possible by SPAA with funding from the FRRR Future Drought Fund.
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10M ago
Farmer and consultant Felicity Turner provides an insight into her work in supporting farmers in the Mallee and Upper SE region in relation to integrating PA systems into their farming operations. Felicity shares her experiences in working with farming families, including the role of PA in helping to guide and make informed decisions.
This podcast has been made possible by SPAA with funding from the FRRR Future Drought Fund.
“SPAA is Australasia’s leading independent advocate and facilitator for increased research, extension and adoption of precision agriculture, delivering industry wide value ..read more
MSF Farm Talk Podcast
11M ago
Tanya Lehman wears many hats and is well know in her community for her work in supporting regional communities to thrive. Her latest role sees her helping to support a new project coaching a new group of 'Vocal Locals' in the community that are there to share their experiences of how they work on taking care of their mental health and wellbeing especially in times of stress.
The Vocal Locals project is led by the University of South Australia, promoting the ifarmwell program with funding from the FRRR Future Drought Fund.
This podcast has been made possible by SPAA with funding fro ..read more
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11M ago
From zoning to the positive attributes of PA, consultant and farmer Peter Treloar shares his practical experiences in helping Mallee farmers navigate their on-farm development and application of PA systems. Peter discusses such issues as what equipment and how do we get it to work best to help make better informed decisions and reduce some of the stresses in farming decisions.
This podcast has been made possible by SPAA with funding from the FRRR Future Drought Fund.
“SPAA is Australasia’s leading independent advocate and facilitator for increased research, extension and adoption of prec ..read more
MSF Farm Talk Podcast
1y ago
The Better Frost Decisions Podcast is back for 2022. This is the first podcast of a four part series for this season where we bring you climate updates, keep you informed of important frost work happening in your region and we get out on farm to talk to farmers and advisers on how they manage the impacts of frost.
In this episode we catch up with Peter Hayman, Principal Scientist with SARDI Climate Applications, Ag Consultant Michael Hind, Bates Agricultural Consulting on the EP and SA Mallee farmers Andrew Thomas from Moorlands, Travis Flight from Nangari and Jock McNeil from Paruna.&nb ..read more
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1y ago
We catch up with Chris Preston in Mildura as part of the Area Wide Management of Weeds project. Glyphosate resistance has been identified as a key issue when managing highly dispersive weeds and taking a 'good neighbour' approach to weed management has been identified as a key practice to getting on top of highly dispersive weeds.
In the Sunraysia region we are focusing on fleabane, ryegrass and sow thistle control and the tactics that can help support broadacre cropping and horticultural producers to get on top of these weeds.
For more information about the project visit CSIRO Are ..read more
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1y ago
In this episode Jamie Wilson catches up with Mount Bryan farmer, John Quinn to discuss the journey of getting into regenerative agriculture.
John talks about the factors the led him to investigate a new method of farming, the challenges and successes of his mixed farming operation that now includes longer pasture phases, multi species winter and summer crops for fodder and management practices that support regen ag rotations and principles.
This podcast was developed as part of the 'Regenerative opportunities for building resilience in low rainfall farming systems' project and is s ..read more
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1y ago
In our latest podcast, special guest host Pru Cook, from Nine Creeks Consulting, catches up with Michael Moodie to discuss the hot topic of seeding successfully in a an area of the paddock that has had soil amelioration.
Michael discusses the potential pitfalls and highlights important steps to consider when seeding into ameliorated areas including tackling sinking, ensuring even crop establishment and what additional inputs that may be required.
For the latest info on soil amelioration and managing Mallee soils, jump on to the 'Managing Mallee Soils' Facebook discussion page where ..read more
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1y ago
The last podcast from our Mallee Research Update series covers the status of Herbicide Resistance of common Mallee weeds.
Dr Sam Kleemann from Plant Science Consulting covers key weeds, growing resistance to some key herbicides in cropping systems and the implications and importance of herbicide resistance sampling.
This podcast episode has been supported by Western Local Land Services with funding from the New South Wales Government's Environmental Trust.
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1y ago
Brought to you from the Kyalite Hotel as part of our Mallee Research Update roadshow, we catch up with Research Agronomist Michael Moodie and Field Development Officer with Nufarm, Dave Keetch.
Michael discusses the latest fleabane management trial results from the Area Wide Management of Weeds project and Dave talks about the soon to be released 2,4-D product Dropzone which will provide additional safety for growers when summer spraying weeds.
This podcast was proudly supported by Western Local Land Services and the New South Wales Government's Environmental Trust and the Australian Gov ..read more
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1y ago
Our latest podcast with Sean Mason, Research Agronomist with Agronomy Solutions, was taped at our Mallee Research Updates in March. Sean gave a great presentation on fertiliser budgeting and N & P banks.
This episode covers phosphorous, soil testing P and how important it is to have a measure of Phosphorous Buffering Index (PBI) in Mallee soils.
This episode was supported by Western Local Land Services and the New South Wales through its Environmental Trust.
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1y ago
Is there a place for mixed cover crops in the Mallee?
In this episode we talk to Richard Saunders, Consultant with Pinion Advisory who has been working on this project for Mallee Sustainable Farming.
In collaboration with the Murraylands and Riverland Landscapes Board, Richard worked with growers at Parilla, Waikerie and Langhorne Creek over three seasons to determine the best fit for mixed cover crops in a low rainfall region.
To download the fact sheet visit https://bit.ly/3HV90zC
This project is supported by Ag Excellence Alliance with funding from the Australian Government's National ..read more
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1y ago
A novel approach to weed management in Australia is being investigated with the start of a project that aims to research the management, economic and social benefits of tackling weeds on a broader scale.
The traditional approach to tackling weeds has been to focus on paddock or farm scale management. Instead, this project aims to take an area-wide approach to weed management with the theory being that if the number of weeds over the entire landscape can be reduced, everyone in that area should benefit, especially when dealing with weeds with mobile seed and pollen.
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1y ago
In this episode we unpack compaction! If you're considering deep ripping paddocks this year do you know where to test or where to start and stop the ripping operations?
We've asked the experts, Research Scientists Therese McBeath and Rodrigo de Silva, the following questions:
Where do we measure compaction in the paddock and what tools do we need?
How deep do we need to rip to break up compaction?
What is the difference between compacted, cemented and hard setting soil and what does this mean for ripping operations?
Is Controlled Traffic Farming an alternative or complimentary option to ..read more
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1y ago
To manage risk and seasonal variability there needs to be flexibility in grazing management and more information available to address nutritional deficiencies in low rainfall pastures and alternative grazing crops such as pulses.
The first year of results are in for the AWI Feed Nutrition project that aims to identify the nutritional value and mineral content of a range of Mallee pastures and grazing crops including the variance between seasons over two years and develop a dataset of the nutritional value and mineral content of low rainfall pastures for use by producers and industry.
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1y ago
In this episode we catch up with Sean Mason, Research Agronomist and Director of Agronomy Solutions and Therese McBeath, Research Scientist, CSIRO, in the rose garden at Waite Institute.
The 2021 season was once again challenging for many in the Mallee. At the start of 2022. fertiliser prices are high, input budgets are tight and nitrogen supply is unknown with talks of shortages and delays.
We ask the experts key questions about phosphorous and nitrogen nutrition, where it's possible to make savings and cut back, what to soil test and how different soils will respond differe ..read more
MSF Farm Talk Podcast
1y ago
We have multiple guests on the show as we take Issue 3 of the Better Frost Decisions newsletter to the air waves.
Tanja Morgan talks Spring temperature and frost events with Peter Hayman, SARDI Climate Applications. We also take a trip to the regions with an update from the Tooligie frost demonstration with Naomi Scholz; Jess Koch, PA Consultant from Breezy Hill Ag Services talks about frost mapping in the Upper North; we interview Southern SA Mallee farmer Adam Morgan as he talks about how frost impacts his farming system and we finish off with Michelle McClure, Southern Farming Systems ..read more
MSF Farm Talk Podcast
1y ago
In this episode Tanja Morgan catches up with Therese McBeath, CSIRO farming systems scientist and MSF Specialist Director, for an interesting chat about what CSIRO research is happening in the Mallee, what research problem Therese would like to solve if money were no object, how farmers will adapt to lower rainfall seasons and we welcome Therese to the MSF Board.
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