In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, consultant Chris McDonough speaks with farmer Matt Cook about his strategies for using early-season rainfall to establish crops and managing grazing to prevent soil degradation.

Cook discusses the challenges of farming in areas with dry saline land and issues with resistant weeds like ryegrass and barley grass. He also shares insights on the impact of grazing, the use of various materials like sand and organic matter from feedlots to improve soil health, and the importance of seeding in damp conditions for better crop establishment.

This episode provides practical advice on maintaining ground cover and building long-term soil resilience.

00:00 Introduction to Opportunistic Rainfall and Livestock Management

00:46 Interview with Farmer Matt Cook: Farming System and Rainfall

01:39 Challenges with Ryegrass and Barley grass Resistance

02:02 Managing Magnesia-Affected Areas

03:33 Impact of Grazing and Electric Fencing

04:43 Seeding Strategies and Early Season Moisture

05:59 Conclusion and Future Outlook

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, consultant Chris McDonough speaks with farmer Matt Cook about his strategies for using early-season rainfall to establish crops and managing grazing to prevent soil degradation.
Cook discusses the challenges of farming in areas with dry saline land and issues with resistant weeds like ryegrass and barley grass. He also shares insights on the impact of grazing, the use of various materials like sand and organic matter from feedlots to improve soil health, and the importance of seeding in damp conditions for better crop establishment.
This episode provides practical advice on maintaining ground cover and building long-term soil resilience.
00:00 Introduction to Opportunistic Rainfall and Livestock Management
00:46 Interview with Farmer Matt Cook: Farming System and Rainfall
01:39 Challenges with Ryegrass and Barley grass Resistance
02:02 Managing Magnesia-Affected Areas
03:33 Impact of Grazing and Electric Fencing
04:43 Seeding Strategies and Early Season Moisture
05:59 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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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From rainfall to grazing - effective management of saline land

In today's episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, hosts Tanja Morgan and Nick Paltridge provide a regional seasonal update as part of the Future Drought Fund De-Risking Seeding Project and the Extension and Adoption Project.

They discuss the latest trials from New South Wales, exploring the benefits of early and deep sowing techniques, varietal differences in wheat, and soil amelioration efforts.

Interviews with local farmers Peter and Nigel Baird shed light on their experiences with wheat and pulse crops under challenging moisture conditions. The episode emphasises planning, weed control, and timely sowing as key strategies to manage a dry season effectively.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:54 Wheat Variety Trials and Sowing Techniques

03:20 Pulse Crops and Soil Amelioration

05:48 Field Day Insights and Seasonal Challenges

09:51 Future Plans and Conclusion

For more info and photos from the field days check out the blog post click here

In today's episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, hosts Tanja Morgan and Nick Paltridge provide a regional seasonal update as part of the Future Drought Fund De-Risking Seeding Project and the Extension and Adoption Project.
They discuss the latest trials from New South Wales, exploring the benefits of early and deep sowing techniques, varietal differences in wheat, and soil amelioration efforts.
Interviews with local farmers Peter and Nigel Baird shed light on their experiences with wheat and pulse crops under challenging moisture conditions. The episode emphasises planning, weed control, and timely sowing as key strategies to manage a dry season effectively.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:54 Wheat Variety Trials and Sowing Techniques
03:20 Pulse Crops and Soil Amelioration
05:48 Field Day Insights and Seasonal Challenges
09:51 Future Plans and Conclusion
For more info and photos from the field days check out the blog post <a href="https://msfp.org.au/accessing-moisture-in-the-northern-mallee-maximising-growth-in-a-dry-year/">click here</a>

Field Day Insights from NSW and the Millewa

In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, Tanja Morgan speaks with Barry Mudge, a Port Germain farmer involved in the GRDC Risk-Wise Project, about the critical nature of understanding production costs and managing risks in low rainfall environments.

They review discussions held with the Lowbank Ag Bureau and delve into Barry's expertise in growing and harvesting lentils amidst challenging conditions.

Key topics include the importance of cost management, adapting practices for risk mitigation, leveraging historical rainfall data, and practical tips for successful lentil harvesting.

This episode is supported by GRDC investments in RiskWi$e and Grain Legume Production projects.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode

00:22 Meeting Insights with Lowbank Ag Bureau

01:33 Understanding Cost of Production

02:44 Risk Management in Low Rainfall Environments

04:16 Harvesting Lentils: Tips and Techniques

06:59 Comparing Crop Production Costs

07:40 Conclusion and Acknowledgements

For more information on RiskWi$e click here

For more information on the SA Grain Legume Production project click here

In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, Tanja Morgan speaks with Barry Mudge, a Port Germain farmer involved in the GRDC Risk-Wise Project, about the critical nature of understanding production costs and managing risks in low rainfall environments.
They review discussions held with the Lowbank Ag Bureau and delve into Barry's expertise in growing and harvesting lentils amidst challenging conditions.
Key topics include the importance of cost management, adapting practices for risk mitigation, leveraging historical rainfall data, and practical tips for successful lentil harvesting.
This episode is supported by GRDC investments in RiskWi$e and Grain Legume Production projects.
00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode
00:22 Meeting Insights with Lowbank Ag Bureau
01:33 Understanding Cost of Production
02:44 Risk Management in Low Rainfall Environments
04:16 Harvesting Lentils: Tips and Techniques
06:59 Comparing Crop Production Costs
07:40 Conclusion and Acknowledgements
For more information on RiskWi$e <a href="https://grdc.com.au/research/partnerships-and-initiatives/strategic-partnerships/riskwise">click here</a>
For more information on the SA Grain Legume Production project <a href="https://msfp.org.au/projects/grain-legume-production-in-south-australia/">click here</a>

Farming on the Edge: Risk Management and Lentil Harvesting with Barry Mudge

In this episode of the MSF Farmtalk podcast, the focus is on soil carbon and carbon farming in the Mallee. Over the past 12 months, pilot projects supported by the South Australian government's Department of Primary Industries and Regions have explored the feasibility of storing carbon post-soil amelioration.

The podcast includes a field day discussion with consultant Ed Scott and various farmers about the initial findings, methods for mapping and managing land, and the challenges in increasing soil carbon in low rainfall sandy environments.

The episode also delves into the practical and agronomic benefits of soil amelioration, the complexities of carbon project registration, and the potential for future carbon accounting and emissions tracking.

00:00 Introduction to Soil Carbon

00:16 Overview of Carbon Farming Pilot Projects

00:53 Field Day Insights with Ed Scott

01:37 Mapping and Strategy Development

03:56 Challenges and Expectations in Carbon Sequestration

05:29 Long-term Monitoring and Results

07:01 Farmer Experiences and Agronomic Benefits

10:46 Farmer Experiences with Project Registration

13:01 Concluding Thoughts and Takeaways

In this episode of the MSF Farmtalk podcast, the focus is on soil carbon and carbon farming in the Mallee. Over the past 12 months, pilot projects supported by the South Australian government's Department of Primary Industries and Regions have explored the feasibility of storing carbon post-soil amelioration.
The podcast includes a field day discussion with consultant Ed Scott and various farmers about the initial findings, methods for mapping and managing land, and the challenges in increasing soil carbon in low rainfall sandy environments.
The episode also delves into the practical and agronomic benefits of soil amelioration, the complexities of carbon project registration, and the potential for future carbon accounting and emissions tracking.
00:00 Introduction to Soil Carbon
00:16 Overview of Carbon Farming Pilot Projects
00:53 Field Day Insights with Ed Scott
01:37 Mapping and Strategy Development
03:56 Challenges and Expectations in Carbon Sequestration
05:29 Long-term Monitoring and Results
07:01 Farmer Experiences and Agronomic Benefits
10:46 Farmer Experiences with Project Registration
13:01 Concluding Thoughts and Takeaways

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