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

We have multiple guests on the show as we take Issue 3 of the Better Frost Decisions newsletter to the air waves.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
For more information, including an update from Birchip Cropping Group, check out Issue 3 of the Better Frost Decisions newsletter online <a href="https://bit.ly/3s8pWOL">here</a>

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.

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Did we make 'Better Frost Decisions'? - Issue 3 December

Ever caught yourself muttering, "I'm losing my mind"—half-joking, but mostly serious?

In this final episode of the Farming a Growth Mindset series, Dennis Hoiberg returns for a down-to-earth, practical conversation about mental overload.

He shares clear, relatable ways to hit pause, sort through the clutter, and take small steps forward when your head and heart are at capacity.

This isn’t about perfection—it’s about regaining clarity in the middle of chaos and learning how to check in with yourself before everything spins out.

Whether it’s the season, the workload, or life piling up, this episode offers tools that genuinely help.

🛠️ What You’ll Hear:


Why “losing your mind” doesn’t mean you’re broken


How to spot when your internal load is too heavy


Dennis’s top go-to strategies to reset your thinking


Why “closing your mental tabs” might be the smartest thing you do today


One powerful mindset shift that can stop the spiral

This episode is part of the Farming a Growth Mindset series, brought to you by the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Ever caught yourself muttering, "I'm losing my mind"&mdash;half-joking, but mostly serious?
In this final episode of the Farming a Growth Mindset series, Dennis Hoiberg returns for a down-to-earth, practical conversation about mental overload.
He shares clear, relatable ways to hit pause, sort through the clutter, and take small steps forward when your head and heart are at capacity.
This isn&rsquo;t about perfection&mdash;it&rsquo;s about regaining clarity in the middle of chaos and learning how to check in with yourself before everything spins out.
Whether it&rsquo;s the season, the workload, or life piling up, this episode offers tools that genuinely help.
🛠️ What You&rsquo;ll Hear:
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Why &ldquo;losing your mind&rdquo; doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re broken
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How to spot when your internal load is too heavy
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Dennis&rsquo;s top go-to strategies to reset your thinking
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Why &ldquo;closing your mental tabs&rdquo; might be the smartest thing you do today
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One powerful mindset shift that can stop the spiral
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</ul>
This episode is part of the Farming a Growth Mindset series, brought to you by the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, through funding from the Australian Government&rsquo;s Future Drought Fund.

What to do when you think you're losing your mind!

In this powerful and practical episode, Nick Paltridge sits down with Mary O’Brien, founder of the grassroots mental health initiative Are You Bogged Mate?

Mary shares her trademark no-nonsense approach to rural mental health, offering honest reflections on the pressures faced by farmers, how mental load builds quietly, and why mateship and straight talk are sometimes the best tools we've got.

The conversation dives into:


Why rural men often go quiet when they’re struggling


How Mary uses relatable language (and a bit of humour) to cut through the stigma


The signs to look for in yourself or your mates


Why being available—and being real—makes a difference


Simple ways to start a conversation that could save a life

Whether you’re personally doing it tough or just want to be a better support to your mates, this episode is worth your time.

This episode is part of our "Farming a Growth Mindset" series - practical conversations that focus on the mental and emotional wellbeing when living life on the land.

🔗 Links and Resources


Visit Are You Bogged Mate?


Check out TIACS for free and confidential phone or text support

This episode is brought to you by the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

In this powerful and practical episode, Nick Paltridge sits down with Mary O&rsquo;Brien, founder of the grassroots mental health initiative Are You Bogged Mate?
Mary shares her trademark no-nonsense approach to rural mental health, offering honest reflections on the pressures faced by farmers, how mental load builds quietly, and why mateship and straight talk are sometimes the best tools we've got.
The conversation dives into:
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Why rural men often go quiet when they&rsquo;re struggling
</li>
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How Mary uses relatable language (and a bit of humour) to cut through the stigma
</li>
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The signs to look for in yourself or your mates
</li>
<li data-start="1115" data-end="1170">
Why being available&mdash;and being real&mdash;makes a difference
</li>
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Simple ways to start a conversation that could save a life
</li>
</ul>
Whether you&rsquo;re personally doing it tough or just want to be a better support to your mates, this episode is worth your time.
This episode is part of our "Farming a Growth Mindset" series - practical conversations that focus on the mental and emotional wellbeing when living life on the land.
🔗 Links and Resources
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Visit <a href="https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/">Are You Bogged Mate?</a>
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Check out <a href="https://www.tiacs.org/">TIACS</a>&nbsp;for free and confidential phone or text support
</li>
</ul>
This episode is brought to you by the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, through funding from the Australian Government&rsquo;s Future Drought Fund.

Are You Bogged Mate? in the Mallee

What’s the best way to bring fresh energy into farming systems research? In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, we introduce Simone Kluge, our first-ever MSF intern!

Simone has joined the MSF team to gain hands-on experience in farming systems research and extension. We chat about what drew her to agriculture, how she’s settling in, and the exciting trial work she’s contributing to across the Mallee.

This internship is not just a win for Simone, it’s a valuable opportunity for MSF to build future capacity and foster new talent in the ag industry.

👉 Want to learn more about Simone and the trial work she’s part of? Head to the MSF website’s Projects page for all the details. Click here for more

This episode is proudly supported by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) and the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

What&rsquo;s the best way to bring fresh energy into farming systems research? In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, we introduce Simone Kluge, our first-ever MSF intern!
Simone has joined the MSF team to gain hands-on experience in farming systems research and extension. We chat about what drew her to agriculture, how she&rsquo;s settling in, and the exciting trial work she&rsquo;s contributing to across the Mallee.
This internship is not just a win for Simone, it&rsquo;s a valuable opportunity for MSF to build future capacity and foster new talent in the ag industry.
👉 Want to learn more about Simone and the trial work she&rsquo;s part of? Head to the MSF website&rsquo;s Projects page for all the details. <a href="https://msfp.org.au/projects/msf-regional-internship/">Click here for more</a>
This episode is proudly supported by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) and the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government&rsquo;s Future Drought Fund.

Did we make 'Better Frost Decisions'? - Issue 3 December

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