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.

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.

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 

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 &amp; SA's low-rainfall Mallee region. For more information visit: <a href="http://www.msfp.org.au/podcast">www.msfp.org.au/podcast</a>&nbsp;

MSF Farm Talk Podcast

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.

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 &amp; SA's low-rainfall Mallee region.

MSF Farm Talk

A yarn with Robert Pocock, New Chair MSF

In this podcast episode, results from Anthony Rowe's vari-rate and sowing time demonstration in Millewa are discussed. Pete Treloar and Anthony Rowe talk about the outcomes presented to the Millewa agronomy group, focusing on the benefits of increasing seeding rates on sandhills for crop yield and ground cover, and the mixed results on different soils.

Despite the underwhelming response to reduced rates on heavy soils, the importance of seed over fertilizer was highlighted. The discussion also explores the role of phosphorus in vari-rate fertilization, the prospects of further optimization in seeding and fertilization strategies, and the usage of EM38 mapping for soil analysis.

Anthony mentions a sowing time trial showing significantly better yield for crops sown earlier, reinforcing the value of early and optimal sowing times.

The project, supported by the Mallee Catchment Management Authority through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund, underscores advancements in agricultural practices aimed at bolstering profitability and sustainability in the face of drought.

00:00 Introduction to the Millewa Agronomy Group's Findings
00:39 Unpacking the Results: Seeding Rates and Soil Types
01:39 Exploring Nutrient Prioritization and Future Steps
02:58 VRT Adoption and the Role of EM38 Mapping
04:17 Sowing Time Trials: Early vs. Late Planting
05:30 Concluding Remarks and Acknowledgements

In this podcast episode, results from Anthony Rowe's vari-rate and sowing time demonstration in Millewa are discussed. Pete Treloar and Anthony Rowe talk about the outcomes presented to the Millewa agronomy group, focusing on the benefits of increasing seeding rates on sandhills for crop yield and ground cover, and the mixed results on different soils.
Despite the underwhelming response to reduced rates on heavy soils, the importance of seed over fertilizer was highlighted. The discussion also explores the role of phosphorus in vari-rate fertilization, the prospects of further optimization in seeding and fertilization strategies, and the usage of EM38 mapping for soil analysis.
Anthony mentions a sowing time trial showing significantly better yield for crops sown earlier, reinforcing the value of early and optimal sowing times.
The project, supported by the Mallee Catchment Management Authority through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund, underscores advancements in agricultural practices aimed at bolstering profitability and sustainability in the face of drought.
00:00 Introduction to the Millewa Agronomy Group's Findings 00:39 Unpacking the Results: Seeding Rates and Soil Types 01:39 Exploring Nutrient Prioritization and Future Steps 02:58 VRT Adoption and the Role of EM38 Mapping 04:17 Sowing Time Trials: Early vs. Late Planting 05:30 Concluding Remarks and Acknowledgements

 Mapping Success: Vari-Rate and sowing time trial findings with Anthony Rowe & Peter Treloar

In this year's first episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, we are thrilled to announce the winner of the prestigious 2024 David Roget Award for Excellence. This award is an opportunity to celebrate the legacy and contribution of David Roget, a principal research scientist at the CSIRO, who revolutionized the field by taking research out of the lab and into the paddock.

David's passion, enthusiasm, and research had a profound impact on reducing soil erosion and increasing profitability in dry land farming production systems in the Mallee. To honor his work, MSF (Mallee Sustainable Farming) has been recognizing individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the farming community each year. But this year, in 2024, we are thrilled to announce the award's very first group winner.

The recipients of the 2024 David Roget Award for Excellence is the Lowbank Ag Bureau. Tanja Morgan and Nick Paltridge caught up with them recently at a local Big Ag Day Out event in Waikerie, and we could feel the excitement and pride from the group as they discussed their journey over many years as an Ag Bureau group. 

To learn more about the Lowbank Ag Bureau and their achievements click here

In this year's first episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, we are thrilled to announce the winner of the prestigious 2024 David Roget Award for Excellence. This award is an opportunity to celebrate the legacy and contribution of David Roget, a principal research scientist at the CSIRO, who revolutionized the field by taking research out of the lab and into the paddock.
David's passion, enthusiasm, and research had a profound impact on reducing soil erosion and increasing profitability in dry land farming production systems in the Mallee. To honor his work, MSF (Mallee Sustainable Farming) has been recognizing individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to the farming community each year. But this year, in 2024, we are thrilled to announce the award's very first group winner.
The recipients of the 2024 David Roget Award for Excellence is the Lowbank Ag Bureau. Tanja Morgan and Nick Paltridge caught up with them recently at a local Big Ag Day Out event in Waikerie, and we could feel the excitement and pride from the group as they discussed their journey over many years as an Ag Bureau group. 
To learn more about the Lowbank Ag Bureau and their achievements <a href="https://msfp.org.au/celebrating-excellence-the-first-group-recipient-of-the-david-roget-award-goes-to-lowbank-bureau/">click here</a>

Announcing the winner of the 2024 David Roget Award for Excellence

The flashback podcast episode features a discussion with Tanja Morgan from MSF and Jess Koch from Breezy Hill Ag Services in 2021. Jess has been investigating the impact of frost in the Murray Town Valley, an area prone to heavy frost conditions.

They discuss the use of precision ag data, temperature sensors, and landscape change maps in identifying frost-prone areas. Jess shares observations from the data collected, revealing that specific locations experience frost events more frequently than assumed.

She emphasizes the value of this data in making informed farming decisions, including determining areas for haying.

The episode is part of the GRDC frost extension project, aimed at enabling better frost decision-making in agriculture.

00:20 Mapping Frost Zones for Better Management

00:41 Interview with Jess Koch on Frost Mapping

00:54 Understanding the Impact of Frost on Farming

01:53 The Role of Sensors in Frost Detection

03:19 The Impact of Frost on Different Areas of the Field

04:47 The Importance of Frost Data for Farmers

05:07 Future Plans for the Frost Project

05:48 The Benefits of Frost Mapping for Farmers

06:27 Conclusion and Acknowledgements

A copy of the fact sheet written by Jess is available here

The flashback podcast episode features a discussion with Tanja Morgan from MSF and Jess Koch from Breezy Hill Ag Services in 2021. Jess has been investigating the impact of frost in the Murray Town Valley, an area prone to heavy frost conditions.
They discuss the use of precision ag data, temperature sensors, and landscape change maps in identifying frost-prone areas. Jess shares observations from the data collected, revealing that specific locations experience frost events more frequently than assumed.
She emphasizes the value of this data in making informed farming decisions, including determining areas for haying.
The episode is part of the GRDC frost extension project, aimed at enabling better frost decision-making in agriculture.
00:20 Mapping Frost Zones for Better Management
00:41 Interview with Jess Koch on Frost Mapping
00:54 Understanding the Impact of Frost on Farming
01:53 The Role of Sensors in Frost Detection
03:19 The Impact of Frost on Different Areas of the Field
04:47 The Importance of Frost Data for Farmers
05:07 Future Plans for the Frost Project
05:48 The Benefits of Frost Mapping for Farmers
06:27 Conclusion and Acknowledgements
A copy of the fact sheet written by Jess is available <a href="https://unfs.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PA-Frost-Fact-Sheet.pdf">here</a>

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