Mitigating Frost Risks: Strategies from the Frost Learning Centre

In this episode of the Better Frost Decisions podcast, host Paige Cross speaks with Ben Smith from Agrilink Agriculture Consultants about frost management strategies. They discuss the work being done at the Frost Learning Centre in South Australia, including the role of phenology in mitigating frost risks. Ben shares insights on the importance of understanding frost zones, developmental drivers such as temperature sensitivity, photoperiod, and vernalization, as well as strategies like varietal mixtures and timing of seeding.

The conversation also highlights ongoing research and trials aimed at improving frost outcomes in various crops.

Join the discussion for valuable tips and updates on navigating frost management in agriculture.

00:00 Unlocking Frost Management Strategies

00:22 Welcome to the Better Frost Decisions Podcast00:59 Insights from the Frost Learning Centre

03:44 Exploring Phenology and Frost Mitigation

09:03 Advanced Frost Research and Future Directions

10:12 Reflecting on the 2023 Season and Frost Management Outcomes

17:04 Looking Ahead: Frost Management Strategies for the Future

18:40 Wrapping Up: Insights and Acknowledgments

Mitigating Frost Risks: Strategies from the Frost Learning Centre
In this episode of the Better Frost Decisions podcast, host Paige Cross speaks with Ben Smith from Agrilink Agriculture Consultants about frost management strategies. They discuss the work being done at the Frost Learning Centre in South Australia, including the role of phenology in mitigating frost risks. Ben shares insights on the importance of understanding frost zones, developmental drivers such as temperature sensitivity, photoperiod, and vernalization, as well as strategies like varietal mixtures and timing of seeding.
The conversation also highlights ongoing research and trials aimed at improving frost outcomes in various crops.
Join the discussion for valuable tips and updates on navigating frost management in agriculture.
00:00 Unlocking Frost Management Strategies
00:22 Welcome to the Better Frost Decisions Podcast00:59 Insights from the Frost Learning Centre
03:44 Exploring Phenology and Frost Mitigation
09:03 Advanced Frost Research and Future Directions
10:12 Reflecting on the 2023 Season and Frost Management Outcomes
17:04 Looking Ahead: Frost Management Strategies for the Future
18:40 Wrapping Up: Insights and Acknowledgments

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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Frost Insights: Exploring Phenology and Strategies with Ben Smith

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast, SARDI Climate Scientist Peter Hayman and CSIRO Research Agronomist Kenton Porker discuss the significant challenges and key decisions faced by farmers during the 2024 season.

They delve into the complexities brought by extreme weather conditions, including frost events and seeding strategies, and reflect on what tactics proved effective.

The conversation covers techniques like deep sowing, interpreting forecasts, and understanding risk management to guide future farming decisions.

Listen in to gain valuable insights on making informed agronomic choices amidst uncertainty.

00:00 Introduction to the 2024 Season Challenges

01:00 Weather Patterns and Frost Events

04:18 Seeding Strategies and Farmer Decisions

07:13 Lessons Learned and Future Outlook

07:32 Reflecting on Frost and Water Stress

12:16 Planning for the Next Season

17:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This podcast was brought to you by the GRDC project, 'Applying current knowledge to inform, grow decision-making to mitigate the impact of frost now and in the future'.

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast, SARDI Climate Scientist Peter Hayman and CSIRO Research Agronomist Kenton Porker discuss the significant challenges and key decisions faced by farmers during the 2024 season.
They delve into the complexities brought by extreme weather conditions, including frost events and seeding strategies, and reflect on what tactics proved effective.
The conversation covers techniques like deep sowing, interpreting forecasts, and understanding risk management to guide future farming decisions.
Listen in to gain valuable insights on making informed agronomic choices amidst uncertainty.
00:00 Introduction to the 2024 Season Challenges
01:00 Weather Patterns and Frost Events
04:18 Seeding Strategies and Farmer Decisions
07:13 Lessons Learned and Future Outlook
07:32 Reflecting on Frost and Water Stress
12:16 Planning for the Next Season
17:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This podcast was brought to you by the GRDC project, 'Applying current knowledge to inform, grow decision-making to mitigate the impact of frost now and in the future'.

Frost, Risk and Lessons Learnt from 2024

In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, host Nick Paltridge speaks with livestock consultant Geoff Duddy, Sheep Solutions Principal Consultant, about effective strategies for managing livestock during dry periods. Geoff shares his extensive experience and insights on overcoming feed shortages, implementing confinement feeding, and making crucial decisions about finishing stock or selling stores. 

Listeners will gain valuable advice on maximising feed efficiency, designing containment systems, and improving livestock health to navigate challenging seasons. Tune in for practical tips and expert recommendations to help producers maintain productivity and reduce costs.

00:00 Introduction to Livestock Management in Dry Times

00:55 Meet the Expert: Geoff Duddy's Background

01:55 Current Conditions and Challenges in NSW

03:01 Confinement Feeding: Benefits and Strategies

03:32 Deciding Between Finishing Stock or Selling Stores

07:28 Containment Design and Management Tips

17:09 Health Considerations in Containment

18:52 Future Outlook for the Sheep Industry

20:50 Conclusion and Resources

Useful links

NSW DPI Feed Calculator

Links to Geoff's presentations - click here

This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program. The Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator is an important member of the Western Local Land Services team, helping land managers make better decisions for a more sustainable future.

In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, host Nick Paltridge speaks with livestock consultant Geoff Duddy, Sheep Solutions Principal Consultant, about effective strategies for managing livestock during dry periods. Geoff shares his extensive experience and insights on overcoming feed shortages, implementing confinement feeding, and making crucial decisions about finishing stock or selling stores. 
Listeners will gain valuable advice on maximising feed efficiency, designing containment systems, and improving livestock health to navigate challenging seasons. Tune in for practical tips and expert recommendations to help producers maintain productivity and reduce costs.
00:00 Introduction to Livestock Management in Dry Times
00:55 Meet the Expert: Geoff Duddy's Background
01:55 Current Conditions and Challenges in NSW
03:01 Confinement Feeding: Benefits and Strategies
03:32 Deciding Between Finishing Stock or Selling Stores
07:28 Containment Design and Management Tips
17:09 Health Considerations in Containment
18:52 Future Outlook for the Sheep Industry
20:50 Conclusion and Resources
Useful links
<a href="https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/nutrition/costs-and-nutritive-value/feed-cost-calculator">NSW DPI Feed Calculator</a>
Links to Geoff's presentations - <a href="https://msfp.org.au/thriving-in-containment-livestock-strategies-for-dry-times/">click here</a>
This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program. The Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator is an important member of the Western Local Land Services team, helping land managers make better decisions for a more sustainable future.

Thriving in Containment - Livestock Strategies for Dry Times

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast, hosts Nick Paltridge and Tanja Morgan discuss with WA farmer Wayne Pech his experiences in carbon farming, recorded during the Agronomy Conference in Albany in 2024.

Wayne shares his journey of reducing emissions while maintaining farm productivity in the Great Southern region. The conversation covers the motivations behind his environmental initiatives, the practical steps he's undertaken in carbon calculations, planting trees, and reducing livestock emissions.

Wayne also delves into the challenges faced, the maintenance of carbon farming projects, and the future prospects of carbon credits and environmental plantation benefits.

00:00 Introduction to MSF Farm Talk Podcast

00:52 Wayne's Farming Background

01:36 Addressing Emissions in Agriculture

02:57 Carbon Calculation and Tree Planting

04:21 Challenges and Solutions in Carbon Farming

07:23 Future of Carbon Credits and Funding

09:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This podcast was delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance. 

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast, hosts Nick Paltridge and Tanja Morgan discuss with WA farmer Wayne Pech his experiences in carbon farming, recorded during the Agronomy Conference in Albany in 2024.
Wayne shares his journey of reducing emissions while maintaining farm productivity in the Great Southern region. The conversation covers the motivations behind his environmental initiatives, the practical steps he's undertaken in carbon calculations, planting trees, and reducing livestock emissions.
Wayne also delves into the challenges faced, the maintenance of carbon farming projects, and the future prospects of carbon credits and environmental plantation benefits.
00:00 Introduction to MSF Farm Talk Podcast
00:52 Wayne's Farming Background
01:36 Addressing Emissions in Agriculture
02:57 Carbon Calculation and Tree Planting
04:21 Challenges and Solutions in Carbon Farming
07:23 Future of Carbon Credits and Funding
09:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This podcast was delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance.

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