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MSF's Farm Talk Podcast proudly brings Farmers, Researchers and Ag Industry connections together to chat innovative farming practices to help build a sustainable farming future for our Mallee growers. Mallee Sustainable Farming is a farmer-driven organisation specialising in Research, Development and Extension for NSW, VIC & SA's low-rainfall Mallee region. For more information visit: www.msfp.org.au/podcast
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Apr 30, 2023
Leaf diseases to watch out for in '23 with Alistair Crawford
In our latest episode, we catch up with Adama Market Development Manager, Alistair Crawford. Alistair is at the coal face of leaf disease management working with growers and advisors to provide research data and expert advice on key crop leaf diseases.
Tanja Morgan chats to Alistair about last season, the impact of the wet finish and what to expect going into 2023.
This podcast has been developed with the support of Local Land Services with funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.
Useful Resources discussed during this podcast.
Agriculture Victoria Cereal Disease Guide
Agriculture Victoria Pulse Disease Guide
Adama web site
https://www.adama.com/australia/en
Soprano 500
https://www.adama.com/australia/en/crop-protection/fungicides/soprano-500
Adama Tank Mixing Guide
https://www.adama.com/australia/en/tank-mixing-guide
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Apr 28, 2023
Topsoil mapping in the Mallee
The project that brought you Mallee Sandy Soils Masterclass events in collab with the GRDC Sandy Soils project now brings you demonstrations investigating sandy soil constraint ID and paddock scale amelioration strategies.
In this episode we catch up with Michael Moodie to talk about a new tool he has been working on to get a better understanding of the nature of the sandy soils we are dealing with.
The Topsoil Mapper has been developed as part of the National Landcare Program Soil Extension funding round to demonstrate to growers the importance of understanding soil constraints prior to developing a soil amelioration plan.
Stay tuned as we roll out online interactive soil pits as part of this project and bring you more on topsoil mapping and demonstrations later in the year.
This project has been supported by Mallee Sustainable Farming with funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program and the Grains Research Development Corporation.
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Apr 11, 2023
Thirty years of saltbush at the McNabb's
Ian and Elizabeth McNabb have over thirty years’ experience with different types of forage
shrub, established by both direct seeding and planting tube-stock.
They’ve worked out which species survive best and regenerate, and currently have around 800 acres of mostly Old Man Saltbush on heavier, salt-affected land. This stand has helped reduce the spread of saline land on their property. It also provides valuable extra feed, allowing the McNabb’s to lamb their SAMM ewes down three times every two years. Grazing with cattle as well as sheep has prevented shrubs from getting too tall. Importantly, the extensive area of Saltbush meant the McNabbs could keep their stock through most of the drought of 2017-2020, improving the drought resilience of their business.
This project is supported by the Mallee Catchment Management Authority through funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
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Mar 16, 2023
Know your Mallee feed base roadshow catch up.
During the 1st week of farmFEST, MSF hosted three livestock nutrition workshops across the tri-state Mallee, at Balranald, NSW, Murrayville, VIC and Peake, SA. Joining project Manager Nick Paltridge and Extension Officer Kylie Matthewson were Emily King National Extension Manager for Australian Wool Innovation Limited (AWI), and Hamish Dickson, Ruminant Nutritionist from AgriPartner Consulting.
After the first two workshops, Hamish and Emily caught up with the MSF team at the Lameroo Hotel.
Hamish explains how he has been working in the Mallee over the past two years with this project to test different feeds, so that farmers can be better placed to understand the energy, protein, fire and mineral content of their feeds. How farmers supplement their feed base with grain, hay and straw was also addressed.
Emily gives us a quick background on AWI critical investment areas like Life Time Ewe Management, a joint venture with Meat and Livestock Australia on supplementation at weaning and what curly questions she has received on tour so far.
For more info on AWI news: https://www.wool.com/about-awi/media-resources/news/
Info on Life Time Ewe Management: Life time Ewe Management Flier - contact
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Mar 9, 2023
Know your zones for VRT
As part of FarmFEST '23 and thanks to the SA Drought Hub we tackle the topic of getting set up for VRT on farm.
Joined by PA tech expert Peter Treloar and Research Agronomist specialising in nutrition Sean Mason we get straight to the point with how to start making maps and creating zones on farm, and you don't need all the flash machinery, anyone can do it!
We also tackle questions such as:
* how much data do I need and how many zones?
* what am I going to measure?
* what could go wrong?
* and more
This project will be ongoing in the SA Mallee so stay tuned for more episodes with Peter and Sean in 2023.
“This project is supported by the SA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.”
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Feb 23, 2023
Using deep ripping and cereal rye to fix blowouts after drought
Ben Ranford farms with his family at Cleve on the Eyre Peninsula. The area has an average annual rainfall of 330mm, with 250mm on average falling in the growing season. Their soils include some white non-wetting sands over clay but are mainly sandy loam. They generally work on a cereal and legume rotation, mainly lentils on the flats and vetch or field peas on the sandy rises, with canola also used in more promising seasons.
Ben finds that their sands are low in nitrogen, so legumes are essential in supporting soil carbon and biological activity. He uses a legume dominant mixed species green manure over about 10% of the farm each year.
Managing subsoil constraints
Throughout 2017 to 2020 the area suffered from challenging dry periods and damaging winds during critical growing season windows. The Ranford's have no livestock in their system, although they have still suffered some erosion damage on their sandy rises. To overcome these issues and protect their white sands, Ben has been deep ripping and delving while growing and returning crop residues to the soil, in addition to the use of other soil health improvement strategies.
To read more about Ben Ranford's story click here
For other GRDC soil preservation case studies click here
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Feb 23, 2023
Managing weeds in lentils with Chris Davey, Weed Smart
In this episode, Tanja Morgan catches up with Weed Smart agronomist Chris Davey to discuss the tips of the trade when it comes to weed management in lentils. An experienced agronomist from the Yorke Peninsula, working for YP AG, Chris has over 20 years of experience working with growers in a region where lentils are the most abundant crop grown.
Chris talks about the lost potential of not controlling weeds in lentils and touches on the Big 6 and Weed Smart resources where growers can go for more podcasts and info.
Visit the Weed Smart website here
This podcast was produced at the Tailem Bend Mallee Research Update which was supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board with funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program and landscape levies and Weed Smart.
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Feb 23, 2023
The future of weed detection - putting it into practice
In the episode, Tanja Morgan meets with Dave Keetch to talk about optical spot spray technology and the advantages to using this technology on farm. We cover when to spray, what to spray and and how to get the best out of implementing spot spray technology on farm.
Fast forward a couple of weeks, Tanja wraps up the podcast at the Future of Weed Detection - Putting into practice field day, with a chat to Ben White discussing key topics discussed, followed by a quick summary from Dave who summarised the take home messages on the questions asked by farmers at the event.
The Nufarm tech note for registered herbicides for optical spot sprayers can be accessed at the following link click here
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Jan 26, 2023
Area wide management of pests - it can work!
On this episode host Tanja Morgan is joined by Matt Strmiska, Consultancy Lead with EE Muir Sons who hails from Fresno, California.
Matt has spent a decade of his career working with some of the largest horticultural growers in the region to minimize pesticide use by applying knowledge practically.
In this episode, Matt speaks about his experience with area-wide pest management in the United States and the long-term benefits.
Since 2019 MSF has been involved with the Area Wide Management of Weeds project looking specifically at controlling fleabane in the Sunraysia. A range of horticultural and broadacre trials have been conducted over the last 3 years and can be viewed using the Immersive Ag links below:
Horticulture - novel herbicides, managing resistance and 'double knock' application
https://immersiveag.com.au/area-wide-management-for-fleabane/
https://immersiveag.com.au/area-wide-management-for-ryegrass/
Broadacre - controlling summer weeds with optical sprayer technology
https://immersiveag.com.au/area-wide-weed-management-summer-weeds/
https://immersiveag.com.au/area-wide-weed-spraying/
Matt Strmiska is happy to be contacted by growers and his details are mstrmiska@eemuir.com.au or 0400 860 426.
This project is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Water, and Environment with funding from the Rural R and D for Profit Program the GRDC and the Cotton RDC.
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Jan 5, 2023
Test a strip before you rip with Mel Fraser
Save money, time and get the soil amelioration result you want! Check out our latest podcast with Mel Fraser who catches up with Tanja Morgan to discuss easily accessible tools you need to make quick and simple assessments of soil constraints in your paddock.
Why is this important? So you can work out the best soil amelioration strategy going forward. Is it ripping, delving, spading etc or will a soil intervention make your constraints worse? Make sure you test a strip before you rip!
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Useful GRDC resources
Managing water repellence:
Seeding Sandy Soils: http://bit.ly/3V40NAu
Soil Wetting agents: http://bit.ly/3TUrupT
Soil Profile mixing :
With Rotary spader: http://bit.ly/3gwWH4Q
Technology considerations for cost-effective subsoil loosening: http://bit.ly/3tRgWNx
Understanding passive inclusion ripping:http://bit.ly/3Xp1FB9
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Dec 19, 2022
NSW strategies and paddock restoration experience after drought
In this episode, Chris McDonough visits cousins Nigel Baird and Peter Baird in a paddock badly drifting in the 2018 and 2019 drought.
They're talking about the GRDC investment 'Practical tactics to improve ground cover and ensure soil preservation following successive low rainfall seasons.'
The Baird's is a remarkable story of recovery. Following an extended period of drought, which in itself is bad enough, thousands of kangaroos descended from station country to take away any remaining ground cover, and this caused devastating wind erosion.
Since then Nigel and Peter have been working really hard to get the paddock back to where it was before the drought. Their success now just goes to show what can be done with a bit of hard work and determination.
To view the case studies from the project visit the GRDC website click here
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Dec 19, 2022
Soil preservation tactics in successive low rainfall seasons with Chris Hunt
Following successive years of drought in 2018 and 2019, Chris Hunt reflects on his experiences to get through a difficult period for farming in the Millewa region in Victoria.
Chris McDonough visits Chris Hunt in the paddock in 2022 to talk about the recovery and changes to his farm management if the situation were to arise in the future.
For more information including Case Studies developed by the GRDC project 'Practical tactics to improve ground cover and ensure soil preservation following successive low rainfall seasons' (MSF2010-002SAX)
To view the case studies from the project visit the GRDC website click here
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Nov 11, 2022
Feed nutrition of low rainfall crops and pastures
The second year of feed nutrition results are in and we catch up with Livestock Consultant Hamish Dickson, AgriPartner Consulting, to discuss the results of the AWI funded Feed Nutrition project.
The last two years has provided a valuable data set of the nutritive value of common crops and pasture species that are common the Mallee and low rainfall mixed cropping regions. These results will provide data sets for improved nutrition management of livestock across the growing season.
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Sep 26, 2022
Better Frost Decisions September 2022
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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Sep 14, 2022
Regen Ag in the low rainfall Mallee with Gupta
🤔 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 summer and/or winter mixed species
* 20% said maximum inputs for peak biomass
To clear up some common misconceptions about Regen Ag and learn more about what it takes to making it work in the low rainfall Mallee we caught up with CSIRO Soil Microbiology Research Scientist - Dr Vadakattu Gupta, who has been measuring soil health in different Mallee farming systems.
Th…
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Aug 2, 2022
Vocal Locals helping to break new ground with Tanya Lehman
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 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 across different sectors.”
SPAA would also like to acknowledge their principal sponsors: John Deere, CNHi, Manutec, and Elders.
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Aug 2, 2022
Vocal Locals helping to break new ground with Tim Paschke
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.
“SPAA is Australasia’s leading independent advocate and facilitator for increased research, extension and adoption of precision agriculture, delivering industry wide value across different sectors.”
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Aug 2, 2022
PA as a tool for better farm decisions with Felicity Turner
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 across different sectors.”
SPAA would also like to acknowledge their principal sponsors: John Deere, CNHi, Manutec, and Elders.
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Aug 2, 2022
The Z to A of PA with Peter Treloar
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 precision agriculture, delivering industry wide value across different sectors.”
SPAA would also like to acknowledge their principal sponsors: John Deere, CNHi, Manutec, and Elders.
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Jun 29, 2022
Better Frost Decisions June 2022
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.
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Jun 23, 2022
Good neighbours stop the spread of weeds
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 Area Wide Management of Weeds
This project is supported by the Australian Government's Rural R & D for profit program with co-investment from the Grains Research Development Corporation and the Cotton Research Development Corporation.
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May 9, 2022
Getting into regenerative ag - a farmer's experience
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 supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board with funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program and landscape levies.
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Apr 21, 2022
Seeding with success following soil amelioration
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 the topic of soil amelioration has been featured extensively as well as understanding soil constraints, soil testing and managing ground cover.
The 'Managing Mallee Soils' group is supported by FRRR with funding through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
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Apr 6, 2022
Herbicide resistance update in the Mallee
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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Mar 22, 2022
Dropzone herbicide, double knocks of summer weeds and opportunities in area wide weed management
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 Government Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment as part of the R&D for profit program in partnership with GRDC, the Cotton RDC and AgriFutures Australia.
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Mar 16, 2022
Why you need soil PBI when soil testing P in the Mallee
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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Mar 7, 2022
Mixed Cover Cropping in the Mallee
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 Landcare Program the Grains Research & Development Corporation and the South Australian Government.
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Feb 19, 2022
Farmer attitudes to Area Wide Management of weeds
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.
In the Sunraysia region, MSF is working with broadacre farmers, wine grape, dried fruit, citrus and almond growers to trial different weed management practices to control flaxleaf fleabane and especially where some industries share a boundary.
There are a number of potential weed issues related to fleabane’s ability to move across farm borders. This includes herbicide resistance spread, new weeds entering districts and…
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Feb 3, 2022
Understanding soil compaction in the Mallee
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 deep ripping?
* Fertiliser is expensive, how much do we need to feed ripped areas this year?
A penetrometer is a great tool to have on farm if you are planning on deep ripping. For a small investment you can monitor the compaction in your paddocks and monitor the success and longevity of your ripping operations.
A simple to use penetrometer can be purchased online at https:…
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Feb 1, 2022
AWI Feed Nutrition results of low rainfall crops and pastures
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.
Hamish Dickson from AgriPartner Consulting joins Tanja Morgan, MSF, to share the findings from sampling 11 pasture and crop types in different seasons to better understand the nutritional quality of paddock feed in low rainfall environments.
First year results are also available in the MSF compendium article available here
This project has been funded by Australian Wool Innovation.
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Jan 12, 2022
Nutrition and fertiliser decisions for 2022
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 differently to nutrient supply.
You also have an opportunity to ask our experts questions by joining MSF's 'Managing Mallee Soils' Facebook group.
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Dec 16, 2021
Did we make 'Better Frost Decisions'? - Issue 3 December
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, to talk about a new frost economic scenario calculator for growers and advisors.
For more information, including an update from Birchip Cropping Group, check out Issue 3 of the Better Frost Decisions newsletter online here
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Nov 18, 2021
A chat with MSF Specialist Director Therese McBeath
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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Oct 16, 2021
Merits of sowing hard seeded pasture varieties
In this episode we talk to David Schubert, Ag Consultant with Dodgshun Medlin, who has been working on a novel pasture seeding demonstration, north of Lameroo on behalf of Mallee Sustainable Farming.
David talks about the key features and results of the demo that was first established in 2018 by sowing a hard seeded species sown with a crop with emergence expected in the following year. This was compared to sowing an annual medic variety in 2020. Regeneration of both treatments was also compared.
The Dryland Legume Pasture Systems (DLPS) project aims to boost profit and reduce risk in medium and low rainfall areas by developing recently discovered pasture legumes together with innovative management techniques that benefit animal and crop production and farm logistics.
This project is a five year Rural R&D for Profit funded project supported by GRDC, MLA and AWI; and involving Murdoch University, CSIRO, SARDI, DPIRD; Charles Sturt University and grower groups including MSF.
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May 3, 2021
Making pulses work in the Mallee ft. SA Farmers Skeet Lawson & Wade Nickolls
In the latest MSF Farm Talk Podcast we catch up with two Pinnaroo farmers, Wade Nickolls and Skeet Lawson as well as Research Agronomist, Michael Moodie.
Wade and Skeet were involved in the Pinnaroo Pulse Check Group which is part of the GRDC Southern Pulse Extension Project which started in 2017 and has just wrapped up now after 3 years. There were two groups in the Victorian Mallee and two groups in the South Australian Mallee. The Southern Pulse Extension Project is proudly funded by GRDC, executed by MSF and led by Birchip Cropping Group.
In the second half of this episode, we caught up with MSF’s Key Research Agronomist, Michael Moodie, Frontier Farming Systems. Michael has been carrying out lots of research work across the Mallee and facilitating the Millewa Pulse Check Groups.
The Pulse Check groups allowed growers to network and compare their experiences, challenges and findings in their local area plus share practical knowledge to bridge gaps where research in the low-ra…
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Mar 18, 2021
What's in the pipeline for GM with Jamie Wilson, Pioneer Seeds Aus.
In this episode we caught up with Jamie Wilson (more commonly known as Wilbur) from Pioneer Seeds Australia at the Farming in the Future Forum and MSF Mallee Research Update in Parilla which was in partnership with the Mallee and Coorong Landscapes Advisory Committee and Pioneer Seeds Australia.
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Mar 11, 2021
Mice control and the evolution of MSF with Ian Hastings, MSF Life Member & Former Chair
Our guest on this week's MSF Farm Talk Podcast episode is someone extra special to MSF. Meet Ian Hastings!
Ian Hastings is a fourth generation farmer operating 4,000ha in a family business around the Ouyen area (Victorian Mallee).
In this episode Ian tells us his MSF stories and also outlines some handy mice control tips for mallee farmers to keep in mind for this year.
Ian has been active in many agricultural organisations including being the past President of the Victorian Ground sprayers Association and was honoured with a life membership upon his retirement from the Presidents role.
MSF is also incredibly proud to have awarded Ian with Life Membership at our recent Mildura Mallee Research Update and AGM.
Ian contributes substantially to the local community holding positions such as President of the Local RSL sub-branch and Ouyen Farmers Festival Committee member.
He is a past President of the VFF Grains Group (2003-2007) and served on the VFF Board of Management from 20…
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Mar 4, 2021
A yarn with Robert Pocock, New Chair MSF
A yarn with Robert Pocock, New Chair MSF.
MSF are thrilled to announce a new board of farmer directors. We caught up with our newly elected Chair, Robert Pocock in this episode.
We are taking EOI's for a Specialist Director and a NSW Farmer Director. Be sure to get in touch with us to find out more.
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Feb 8, 2021
Welcome to MSF Lachie Sutton - MSF's New Executive Officer
We are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Lachie Sutton to the recently re-created Executive Officer role at MSF!
Based in NSW, Lachie has extensive experience across a wide range of Agricultural commodities including sheep, wool, cattle, broad-acre and irrigated cropping as well as horticultural production. Lachie has spent his career in a wide variety of roles ranging from commodity marketing to asset management for some of the largest agricultural investors in Australia.
Read the full media release on MSF's newly appointed Executive Officer here: http://bit.ly/2MGkkci
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Jan 7, 2021
Understanding Inversions with Warwick Grace, Meteorologist
MSF FARM TALK IS BACK! In this very first episode for 2021, MSF's Program Manager, Tanja Morgan catches up with Meteorologist, Warwick Grace to chat about inversions.
Tanja and Warwick cover what inversions are, the science behind them and how the Riverland and Mallee Mesonet project is playing a crucial role in inversion research. Listen to the end for details on the up-and-coming MSF Riverland and Mallee Mesonet workshops: https://msfp.org.au/event/riverland-mallee-mesonet-workshops-sa/
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For more info on the Riverland and Mallee Mesonet Project, check out this episode from July 2020 https://msfp.org.au/podcast/ep1-msf-farm-talk-riverland-and-mallee-mesonet-project/
This project is led by the Ag Ex Alliance with funding from PIRSA’s Regional Growth Fund
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Dec 18, 2020
Seeps in the Victorian Mallee
In the episode we caught up with MSF’s Program Manager, Tanja Morgan, and Rob Sonogan, AGRIvision, to chat Mallee Seeps in the Vic Mallee.
This mallee seeps project provides us with a fantastic opportunity to monitor trial performance over a longer period of time. Watch this space for more updates from consultants and farmers as we share our findings from the demo sites across the MSF region!
For more information please visit: www.malleeseeps.msfp.org.au
Join the discussion! We have a Facebook group to chat all things seeps: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1214821975547694
This project is supported by Mallee Sustainable Farming, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program and the Grains Research Development Corporation and the SA Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board.
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Dec 10, 2020
Farming on the edge of a desert with Bill Crabtree
This week we are joined on the MSF Farm Talk Podcast by the one and only, ‘No-Till-Bill.’
In this episode Bill Crabtree reveals some of his biggest lessons learned as a dryland farmer in the west.
Bill isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo as he shares his perspective on the fine line between making money and remaining sustainable.
We also cover:
* Bill’s experiences on successfully farming in low rainfall areas
* How termites have played a major role in his crop rotation
* Crop residues for improving soil structure
* Stubble retention and managing erosion
We also chat with Bill about his next mission in life - taking his Australian farming experience and approaches to Africa!
Big shout out to SAGIT for their Grower Group funding to help us develop this podcast.
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Dec 3, 2020
A CUPPA WITH DAVID EVANS FROM GRAIN GROWERS
A CUPPA WITH DAVID EVANS FROM GRAIN GROWERS
In the latest MSF Farm Talk Podcast, we caught up with Grain Growers Limited's SA Regional Coordinator, David Evans, for a chat over a coffee by the Murray River in SA.
We are so grateful for Grain Growers who have once again come on board as a sponsor of MSF.
So, what did we cover in this episode?
* Exciting things that David is seeing farming system groups tackle.
* A run down on key policies that GrainGrowers are working on.
* How we can connect with our local GrainGrowers board members and representatives.
* GrainGrowers have partnered with Benestar® to bring farmers and their families a holistic and comprehensive health and wellbeing program. David filled us in on this awesome new program
+ much more!
Learn more about GRAIN GROWERS here: https://www.graingrowers.com.au/
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Nov 26, 2020
Managing Soil Acidity with Brian Hughes
NEW PODCAST EPISODE – MANAGING SOIL ACIDITY WITH BRIAN HUGHES
In this episode we chat with special guest, Brian Hughes from Rural Solutions/PIRSA about Soil Acidity in the Mallee.
In this episode we ask Brian all about soil acidity here in the Mallee, including what Soil Acidity actually is and how it is affecting our mallee farming systems, along with ways that we can improve, manage and prevent this issue.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Acid Soils SA website: https://acidsoilssa.com.au/
Additional Notes and Resources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ohzsMDhCwpWYRqeELdgpp5CsAp6wigg4/view?usp=sharing
This video and associated podcast is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landcare Board through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. #MSFFarmTalkPodcast #SoilAcidity
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Nov 8, 2020
A catch up with our Chair, Daniel Linklater
Tegan Buckley, MSF Media and Communications Manager, caught up with MSF's current Chair, Daniel Linklater, during a social night out after an MSF Board Meeting at the Wentworth Bowling Club in NSW. Daniel provides an update on his current farming operation, his future goals and potential research priorities in his area of the Mallee.
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Oct 30, 2020
A chat with Kenton Porker
In this episode we caught up with Kenton Porker, Researcher at SARDI and MSF Specialist Director, at the Browns Well Crop Walk and Competition day to pick his brain on all the latest in Mallee research and more. We recorded this podcast from the Browns Well Footy Club Kids Room as part of our theme for podcast recording locations in October! We asked our Twitter followers to send in their questions for Kenton prior to the interview. Did your question get answered? Be sure to have a listen!
Resources mentioned: Lockdown Lowdown Video series, Innovative wheat trial.
Enjoy!
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Sep 30, 2020
Tackling Mallee Wind Erosion with Rachel Coombes
Agriculture Victoria with support from the Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA), is monitoring wind erosion risk in the Victorian Mallee by assessing groundcover and land management throughout the year. This will help build a picture as to how the region is maintaining ground cover and reducing the effects of wind erosion.
Groundcover data is obtained through remote sensing (satellite imagery) technology and roadside surveys. This combines new technology and is reinforced by existing tried and true methods. Land Management Development Officer with Agriculture Victoria, Rachel Coombes, talks about the project and the results from the 2019 growing season in this podcast.
For more information on this project contact Rachel Coombes at Rachel.coombes@agriculture.vic.gov.au
This project is supported by the Mallee Catchment Management Authority, though funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
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Aug 31, 2020
Barley Grass in the Mallee with Dr Chris Preston
In this episode we are joined by Dr Chris Preston from Adelaide Uni to discuss Barley Grass in the Mallee. We have partnered with the GRDC on this project.
Dr Chris Preston is a Professor in Weed Management at the University of Adelaide where he works on understanding the management of herbicide resistant weeds.
Chris discusses how best to approach and control barley grass in the mallee.
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Aug 28, 2020
UPCOMING SA MALLEE FIELD DAYS
MSF are excited to be hosting two field days in South Australia in September.
Thursday 10th September: Lameroo to Bowhill.Friday 11th September: Loxton to Taplan.
For more information please visit www.msfp.org.au/events
Register by September 5th by emailing sonia.allen@msfp.org.au
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Aug 27, 2020
Improved decision making with John Gladigau, Bulla Burra
In this episode John Gladigau from Bulla Burra talks about improved decision making.
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Aug 26, 2020
Introduction to AWI Feed Nutrition Project with Hamish Dickson
MSF are working on a new project funded by the Australian Wool Innovation with livestock consultant, Hamish Dickson, to address the knowledge gap in feed quality and management in low rainfall environments.
In this MSF Farm Talk Podcast Episode, Hamish Dickson, Principal Livestock Consultant, AgriPartner Consulting discusses:
* How feed varies in different environments and why this project is so important for Mallee farmers.
* The types of pastures we will be targeting and what we are measuring in this project.
* The key differences we need to be mindful of when it comes to animal health and nutrition in low rainfall environments.
* The benefits of being part of a Lifetime ewe group and what farmers can get out of it.
* Plus more!
We look forward to sharing this data with growers as a resource through the Lifetime Ewe courses! Listen out for more podcasts and videos in the near future where we look forward to sharing more information and findings.
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Aug 19, 2020
Asking the tough questions when it comes to forward planning
Mike Krause from P2P Agri discusses how to navigate asking the tough questions when looking at your options for the future.
In collaboration with Agriculture Victoria, season 2 of Mallee Farming AgVic series focuses on livestock and land management in the Mallee.
The podcasts are delivered through funding from the Victorian Government’s 2019–20 Drought Support Package. For more information about other drought and dry seasonal conditions support from Agriculture Victoria go to https://bit.ly/2Ce44dk or call 136 186.
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Aug 17, 2020
Overcoming reliance on the seasonal break - Early wheat establishment findings at Lameroo, SA
Bonnie Flohr from CSIRO joined us in this episode to chat about her work on a case study based in Lameroo on soil, water and temperature thresholds for early wheat establishment.
The aim of this project is to determine the soil water requirements, and soil temperature limitations to the successful establishment of deeply sown long coleoptile wheat cultivars at the earlier sowing dates in the South Australian mallee environment.
This SAGIT funded project is achieving this in three phases:
* Model simulation to determine anticipated soil temperature and water scenarios in the mallee environment.
* A controlled environment experiment with intact soil cores collected from the target environment, testing the impact of temperature and soil moisture regimes on plant establishment.
* A 3-month field experiment that evaluates the effect of soil moisture and ground cover on soil temperature at early sowing windows.
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Aug 12, 2020
Reducing costs while maintaining profit with David Smith
In this episode David Smith from ORM talks with Drew Radford about agronomic planning and reducing costs while maintaining profits during dry seasons.
David also delivered a webinar on this topic, you can listen to this webinar here https://bit.ly/3iuih54
In collaboration with Agriculture Victoria, season 2 of Mallee Farming AgVic series focuses on livestock and land management in the Mallee.
The podcasts are delivered through funding from the Victorian Government’s 2019–20 Drought Support Package. For more information about other drought and dry seasonal conditions support from Agriculture Victoria go to https://bit.ly/2Ce44dk or call 136 186.
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Aug 2, 2020
Meet the MSF Board - NSW Director Gavin Howley
MEET MSF Board Member, Gavin Howley!
Gavin is based in NSW and has been a director since 2019. Gavin farms with his wife, Rhiannon and his mother and father. Their property “Woodmount” is approximately 6000 hectares.
Gavin completed a bachelor of Agriculture at Adelaide University, Roseworthy campus and has been involved with MSF for many years including a previous stint on the board and as a trial and field day host.
Listen to this episode to hear Gavin's thoughts on Mallee Farming, research opportunities in his area as well as what it's like to be an MSF Member and Director.
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Jul 23, 2020
Weaning calves and lambs with Nick Linden
MALLEE FARMING AGVIC SERIES - SEASON 2: LIVESTOCK AND LAND MANAGEMENT
Episode 6: Weaning calves and lambs with Nick Linden.
In collaboration with Agriculture Victoria, season 2 of Mallee Farming AgVIC series focuses on livestock and land management in the Mallee.
In this episode, Nick Linden, Livestock Development Officer, discusses weaning best practices with Drew Radford.
The podcasts are delivered through funding from the Victorian Government’s 2019–20 Drought Support Package. For more information about other drought and dry seasonal conditions support from Agriculture Victoria go to https://bit.ly/2Ce44dk or call 136 186.
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Jul 16, 2020
Cutting for hay with Tony Fay
In collaboration with Agriculture Victoria, season 2 of Mallee Farming AgVIC series focuses on livestock and land management in the Mallee.
Featured in this episode is Agriculture Victoria Grains Regional Manager, Tony Fay, talking about cutting for hay.
The podcasts are delivered through funding from the Victorian Government’s 2019–20 Drought Support Package.
For more information about other drought and dry seasonal conditions support from Agriculture Victoria go to agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons or call 136 186.
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Jul 8, 2020
Riverland & Mallee Mesonet Project Update
As part of the Riverland & Mallee Mesonet project 30 towers are going up in northern, southern Mallee and Riverland. Hear Tanja Morgan (MSF) and Peter Cousins (Project Consultant) chat about this new exciting project for the Mallee & Riverland!
You can check out the type of data that will be available by visiting the mid north mesonet site at: https://midnorthmesonet.taindata.com/
Thanks to PIRSA's Regional Growth Fund for supporting this game changing project in the Riverland and Mallee, and giving farmers (both horticultural and broad acre) the info they need to make the right spray decisions.
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Jul 1, 2020
Risky Weeds with Jeff Cave
A year of risky weeds!
In this episode, Dr Jeff Cave, District Veterinary Officer from Wodonga, discusses some toxic plant issues, including Heliotrope toxicity and Nitrate poisoning, and the times of year that they may be a problem.
For more information on risky weeds contact jeff.cave@agriculture.vic.gov.au
The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was funded through the Victorian Government’s 2019-20 Drought Support Package. For more information please visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
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Jul 1, 2020
Feed Testing with Erica Schelfhorst
MALLEE FARMING AGVIC SERIES - SEASON 2: LIVESTOCK AND LAND MANAGEMENT
Episode 3: Feed Testing with Erica Schelfhorst.
When sourcing feed supplies there are a couple of key issues worth considering before securing a seemingly cheaper feed: feed testing and commodity declarations, so you know exactly what you are getting. This will ensure that the feed value is high enough, and hence give you value for money and peace of mind that it is safe to feed.
For more information about feed testing you can read this information note:
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/sheep/sheep-notes-newsletters/sheep-notes-spring-2018/buying-feed-need-to-know
To learn more about feeding sheep in dry times check out Agriculture Victoria’s Drought Feeding Guides.
Information on feed testing is also included in the drought feeding guides. You can access a digital version of each guide using the link below or speak with your local Agriculture Victoria Extension staff to get a hard copy, or…
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Jun 30, 2020
Child Safety on Farms
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MOST IMPORTANT FARM ASSET - New Podcast Episode out now!
In this episode we're talking about Child Safety on Farms!
Welcome to our episode guest speaker, Jacquie Cotton (National Centre for Farmer Health).
We discuss:
* Where to start when it comes to discussing child safety on your farm.
* Practical safety ideas
* School Holiday farm fun - how to approach child safety topics with your family, friends and community.
Handy resources:
* https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/your-industry/agriculture,-forestry-and-fishing/farming/child-safety-on-farms
* https://www.vff.org.au/vff/Workplace_Relations/OH_S/vff/Workplace_Relations/Farm_Safety/OH_S.aspx?hkey=f3302662-852f-4515-bdec-d7918f87561b
* https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/children-farms
#FarmerHealth www.farmerhealth.org.au
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Jun 25, 2020
Controlled Traffic Farming with Rebecca Mitchell
Mallee Farming AgVic Series Season 2: Livestock and Land Management
Rebecca Mitchell, Land Management Development Officer, Agriculture Victoria joins Drew Radford to discuss controlled traffic farming.
Handy resources for further reading:
For more information on the project and to download the publication On the Right Track – Controlled traffic farming in the low rainfall zone of south-eastern Australia head here: https://grdc.com.au/CTF-in-LRZ This publication provides a number of case studies of farmers who have adopted CTF and practical information.
Read the media release about this project http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/about-us/media-releases/controlled-traffic-farming-on-the-right-track
For more information on this project contact Rebecca Mitchell, Land Management Development Officer, Agriculture Victoria Rebecca.mitchell@agriculture.vic.gov.au
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Jun 25, 2020
Improving production on sands to improve ground cover with Michael Moodie
TARGET 50 Podcast Series - decision making to keep ground cover in the system! Improving production on sands to improve ground cover with Michael Moodie, Frontier Farming Systems (MSF's Key Research Agronomist).
Michael provides an update on:
* Break throughs on sandy soil improvements
* How we get our sands to perform to maintain enough ground cover
* Should we be managing sandy areas differently to ensure we keep ground cover in the system?
* Plus much more!
Handy resources:
https://msfp.org.au/break-crops-respond-to-deep-ripping-on-sandy-soils/
https://msfp.org.au/publications/msf-stubble-guide/
#MSFFarmTalk #Target50
We thank our Target 50 project partners, Agriculture Victoria for your support.
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Jun 25, 2020
Why PPE is so important in your farming operations
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MOST IMPORTANT FARM ASSET - New Podcast Episode out now!
We're shining a light on PPE and why it is SO important in your day to day farming operations.
In this Episode we chat about why you need to take PPE seriously and the things you need to consider in the current C19 environment when it comes to sourcing PPE.
Welcome to our episode guest speakers, Morna Semmens (AgriSafe™ Clinician with National Centre for Farmer Health) and Andrew Biele (MSF Director and Bulla Burra Farm Manager).
Handy resources:
* https://www.farmingahead.com.au/agronomy/news/1330611/staying-protected-and-safe-when-handling-chemicals
* https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/farm-safety-and-handling-agrichemicals
* https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/qfever-p2-mask.pdf
MSF has teamed up with the National Centre for Farmer Health on this MSF Farm Talk Podcast series!
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Jun 22, 2020
Maintaining stubble in legume rotations with Michael Moodie
TARGET 50 Podcast Series - decision making to keep ground cover in the system! Episode Two: Maintaining stubble in legume rotations with Michael Moodie, Frontier Farming Systems (MSF's Key Research Agronomist).
Michael provides an update on:
* The work he has been doing on break crops in the Mallee and the trends that he has seen in the uptake of break crops in the region.
* Discussion around positives and drawbacks of growing legumes
* Why we are seeing a reduction in ground cover over time when it comes to legumes
* Michael's observations on any obvious factors in maximising biomass and ground cover in legume crops
* Plus much more!
Handy resources:
https://msfp.org.au/break-crops-respond-to-deep-ripping-on-sandy-soils/
https://msfp.org.au/publications/msf-stubble-guide/
#MSFFarmTalk #Target50
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Jun 22, 2020
Re-establishing eroded soils with John Leys
Welcome to the 'Target 50 - decision making to keep ground cover in the system' series with our focus today on managing eroded soils. This series is all about ground cover and talking through the practicalities of farming to keep the minimum recommended levels of 50% ground cover in the system. Keeping our farming systems protected from wind erosion and our soils healthy and sustainable is what we are aiming for!
Our guest in this episode has been involved with Mallee Sustainable Farming right back in the early days! He was one of our key researchers working on erosion prevention and helped guide farmers in ground cover management when shifting to no-till seeding systems.
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment NSW researcher, Dr John Leys joins us today to talk about re-establishing cover on eroded soils and some of the important rules of thumb we should consider in our more modern farming systems to prevent erosion issues into the future.
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Jun 18, 2020
Look up and live with MSF Director Andrew Biele
A yarn with MSF Director - Andrew Biele (Loxton, SA)
Topics we covered:
- General catch up and chat with Andrew to talk about Bulla Burra's 2020 Sowing Program (completed Friday 5 June).
- Practical strategies to maintain ground cover in legume rotations
- We learned more about Andrew and his 'look up and live' philosophy + more.
- Director nominations and Membership opportunities with Mallee Sustainable Farming
- Andrew's thoughts around key research priorities in the Mallee
We warmly welcome anyone interested to get in contact with us to discuss MSF Director opportunities: www.msfp.org.au/contact
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Jun 18, 2020
Grazing Cereals with Daniel Schuppan
Mallee Farming AgVic Series Season 2: Livestock and Land Management
Daniel Schuppan, Livestock Consultant with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins Drew Radford to discuss Grazing Cereals.
Handy resources for further reading:
Rules of thumb for grazing cereals – GRDC: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/gc109/rules-of-thumb-for-grazing-cereals
There is a range of information and resources on the Grain and Graze website: http://www.grainandgraze3.com.au/
Find more information on the various producer demonstration sites around Victoria (current and past projects) which include some grazing studies: http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/on-farm-demonstrations
Mallee Sustainable Farming in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria proudly developed the Mallee Farming AgVic series. This series was produced to assist farmers experiencing drought and dry seasonal conditions. The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was fu…
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Jun 17, 2020
The things you need to know about Q Fever and other Zoonosis diseases
Looking after your most important farm asset podcast series
MSF are proudly partnering with the National Centre for Farmer Health on this Podcast Series! If you haven’t already listened to Episode 1, about health planning, then be sure to go check that episode out right after you finish listening to this one!
Tegan Buckley (Mallee Sustainable Farming) chats with Dr Richard Lunz about all thing’s zoonosis with a particular focus on Q Fever.
Richard is a South African trained doctor with experience in science/research/education and holds postgraduate degrees in Primary Care/Public Health/Occ Med/Aviation/Safety and risk. Richard is based out of the Hamilton Medical Clinic in Victoria and a valued team member of the National Centre for Farmers Health.
HANDY RESOURCES:
Find your Vaccinator Centre:
https://www.qfever.org/findvaccinator
Farmer Health Safety Centre Q Fever:
https://www.farmerhealth.org.au/page/safety-centre/q-fever
Q Fever in GP - Podcast Episode:
https://www.he…
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Jun 16, 2020
Maintaining ground cover with livestock
TARGET 50 Podcast Series - decision making to keep ground cover in the system! Episode One: Maintaining ground cover with livestock.
Guest Speaker: Daniel Schuppan, Livestock Consultant, Nutrien Ag Solutions.
Wondering how to prevent your livestock camping on sand hills? How to maximise grazing on stubbles without the blowouts?
When to pull the trigger on stubble and pasture grazing?
When do we know when it's time to move stock into containment (without making the decision too late)?
Daniel shares his expertise on all of the above (and more!) in this episode.
*Remember, the information provided in this episode is intended as a guide only. We recommend you chat with your own professional livestock consultant for advice tailored to your own situation.
We thank our Target 50 project partners, Agriculture Victoria for your support.
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Jun 10, 2020
Health Planning with Morna Semmens (National Centre for Farmer Health)
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MOST IMPORTANT FARM ASSET SERIES
We have teamed up with the National Centre for Farmer Health on this MSF Farm Talk Podcast series!
The National Centre for Farmer Health aims to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of farmers, their families and communities across Australia.
Learn more about where to start when it comes to personal health planning and what types of screening and vaccinations are important for farmers in this first episode. #FarmerHealth #MSFFarmTalkPodcast
Handy Resources:
* https://www.farmerhealth.org.au/page/health-centre/mens-health
* https://www.cancer.org.au/about-cancer/early-detection/early-detection-factsheets/
* https://www.sunsmart.com.au/downloads/resources/brochures/farmers-brochure.pdf
* http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/
* https://fh.welysn.com/
For more health information, please visit: www.farmerhealth.org.au
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Jun 2, 2020
Economics of Deep Ripping with Dr Rick Llewellyn
Dr Rick Llewellyn (CSIRO & MSF Director) joins Tegan Buckley (MSF) in this episode to discuss the economics of deep ripping including discussion around the benefits, risks, ROI and more when it comes to deep ripping sandy soils. Enjoy!
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May 19, 2020
How we're tackling weeds together (and why you should get involved!)
Dr Rick Llewellyn (CSIRO) chats with Tegan Buckley (Mallee Sustainable Farming) about an exciting new project that MSF is involved in! New project called 'Area Wide Management for cropping systems weeds, investigating the weed management, social and economic opportunity’ aims to take a new approach to weed management. Listen to the episode to learn more about how we can tackle weeds together!
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Apr 21, 2020
Planning for success during dry times with Chris Hunt
Chris Hunt, Millewa Farmer and MSF Board Member, chats with Drew Radford about robust farming plans and how he adapted his farming practices to overcome the driest conditions on record last year. Chris talks about his planning philosophy from seeding, weed management and rotation, livestock and his golden farming rules. For more information visit: www.msfp.org.au/podcast
Mallee Sustainable Farming in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria proudly developed the Mallee Farming AgVic series. This series was produced to assist farmers experiencing drought and dry seasonal conditions. The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was funded by the Agriculture Victoria Drought Program. For more information please visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
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Mar 31, 2020
Soil testing for profitability with Dr Rick Llewellyn
Dr Rick Llewellyn from CSIRO joins Drew Radford to explain the economic value of soil testing for growers to increase profit margins and fill in the gaps when it comes to soil health and decision making. In this episode, Dr Llewellyn outlines GRDC’s project, ‘Soil and plant testing for profitable fertiliser use,’ the value of soil testing programs, why testing is used the way it is and how farmers can profit from getting soil testing done.
For more information visit ( www.msfp.org.au/podcast ).
Mallee Sustainable Farming in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria proudly developed the Mallee Farming AgVic series. This series was produced to assist farmers experiencing drought and dry seasonal conditions. The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was funded by the Agriculture Victoria Drought Program. For more information please visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
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Mar 31, 2020
The Way Forward with Rob Norton
Rob Norton from Norton Agronomy joins Drew Radford to discuss the nutrition status of soils following successive dry years and rehabilitating soils that have experienced wind erosion. Rob outlines weed control decisions, planning ahead, minimising stress, gathering information to make critical decisions plus much more.
Mallee Sustainable Farming in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria proudly developed the Mallee Farming AgVic series. This series was produced to assist farmers experiencing drought and dry seasonal conditions. The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was funded by the Agriculture Victoria Drought Program. For more information please visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
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Mar 31, 2020
Soil testing data post wind erosion Sean Mason
Dr Sean Mason from Agronomy Solutions joins Drew Radford to outline GRDC’s massive ‘Soil and plant testing for profitable fertiliser use’ project. Growers are concerned about where soil nutrients have ended up post wind erosion damage in the Mallee. In partnership with Frontier Farming Systems, soil testing was conducted in the Mallee with findings including low organic carbon levels in sands and reduced mineralisation. Tune into this episode for all the details from Dr Sean Mason.
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Mallee Sustainable Farming in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria proudly developed the Mallee Farming AgVic series. This series was produced to assist farmers experiencing drought and dry seasonal conditions. The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was funded by the Agriculture Victoria Drought Program. For more information please visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
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Mar 31, 2020
Productivity gains in Mallee sandy soils with Michael Moodie
Michael Moodie, from Frontier Farming Systems, joins Drew Radford to unpack significant results from a 3-year trial to improve sandy soil productivity. In this episode, Michael discusses the findings on specific crop yields, how deep ripping significantly improved yield by reducing the penetration resistance and what must be considered before these findings can be implemented.
For more information visit ( www.msfp.org.au/podcast ).
Mallee Sustainable Farming in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria proudly developed the Mallee Farming AgVic series. This series was produced to assist farmers experiencing drought and dry seasonal conditions. The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was funded by the Agriculture Victoria Drought Program. For more information please visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
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Mar 31, 2020
Succession planning with Mike Krause
Mike Krause, from Plan2Profit Agri, joins Drew Radford to talk about the ‘Elephant’ in the room: Succession Planning. Mike discusses why succession planning is becoming more of a pressing issue as he unpacks his guiding principles to deal with it more effectively.
For more information visit ( www.msfp.org.au/podcast ).
Mallee Sustainable Farming in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria proudly developed the Mallee Farming AgVic series. This series was produced to assist farmers experiencing drought and dry seasonal conditions. The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was funded by the Agriculture Victoria Drought Program. For more information please visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
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Mar 31, 2020
Daniel Bell demystifies zones, soil sampling and data sets
Daniel Bell, Precision Ag specialist from Nutrien, joins Drew Radford to chat strategic soil testing, zoning techniques and data sets. Daniel explains how available data sets can be used to determine what sampling strategies can be used, how many zones are set and how to interpret the data to a usable format to then do a soil test.
For more information visit ( www.msfp.org.au/podcast ).
Mallee Sustainable Farming in collaboration with Agriculture Victoria proudly developed the Mallee Farming AgVic series. This series was produced to assist farmers experiencing drought and dry seasonal conditions. The development of the episodes included in the Mallee Farming AgVic series was funded by the Agriculture Victoria Drought Program. For more information please visit: www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons
Support the show: https://msfp.org.au/about/membership/
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