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, we revisit discussions from the MSF Big Ag Day Out events held earlier this year. The focus is on the advancements in long coleoptile wheat and its impact on farming systems.

Long coleoptiles are an emerging technology aimed to improve the ability to establish crops on time under drying autumn soil surface conditions, like the 2024 season. Mallee sands are well suited where summer fallow rainfall is enough to create a deeper sowing opportunity. 

Therese McBeath, CSIRO, and Nick Paltridge, MSF, discuss various projects and experiments that highlight the benefits of deep sowing, especially in the Mallee region.

With insights into the integration of long coleoptile varieties in erodible soils and scenarios involving moisture below the surface, the conversation also explores the potential for other crop types.

Tune in to learn about the current trials and future prospects in Mallee farming systems.

00:00 Introduction to MSF Farm Talk Podcast

00:18 Advancements in Long Coleoptile Wheat

00:42 Field Applications and Benefits

01:51 Deep Sowing and Soil Conditions

02:51 Future Developments and Trials

04:23 Conclusion and Future Plans

04:54 Podcast Closing Remarks

For more info visit the MSF website here

This podcast has been developed with funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. 

Long coleoptile trials in the Mallee have been conducted as part of the Future Drought Fund project "Developing robust ground cover to enable resilience in low rainfall mixed farms" and the GRDC Long Coleoptile Research investment CSP2212-007RTX. 

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, we revisit discussions from the MSF Big Ag Day Out events held earlier this year. The focus is on the advancements in long coleoptile wheat and its impact on farming systems.
Long coleoptiles are an emerging technology aimed to improve the ability to establish crops on time under drying autumn soil surface conditions, like the 2024 season. Mallee sands are well suited where summer fallow rainfall is enough to create a deeper sowing opportunity. 
Therese McBeath, CSIRO, and Nick Paltridge, MSF, discuss various projects and experiments that highlight the benefits of deep sowing, especially in the Mallee region.
With insights into the integration of long coleoptile varieties in erodible soils and scenarios involving moisture below the surface, the conversation also explores the potential for other crop types.
Tune in to learn about the current trials and future prospects in Mallee farming systems.
00:00 Introduction to MSF Farm Talk Podcast
00:18 Advancements in Long Coleoptile Wheat
00:42 Field Applications and Benefits
01:51 Deep Sowing and Soil Conditions
02:51 Future Developments and Trials
04:23 Conclusion and Future Plans
04:54 Podcast Closing Remarks
For more info visit the MSF website <a href="https://msfp.org.au/developing-robust-ground-cover-to-enable-resilience-in-low-rainfall-mixed-farms/">here</a>
This podcast has been developed with funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund. 
Long coleoptile trials in the Mallee have been conducted as part of the Future Drought Fund project "Developing robust ground cover to enable resilience in low rainfall mixed farms" and the GRDC Long Coleoptile Research investment CSP2212-007RTX.

From theory to field - long coleoptiles in the Mallee

Can grain legumes still perform with a late start?

In this episode, Paige Cross discusses the potential for grain legume crops with Dr. Penny Roberts, the resident research manager at MSF. They explore the complexities and opportunities of planting grain legumes late in the season, focusing on crop types, subsoil moisture, and best farm practices.

Dr. Roberts shares insights on risk management strategies, the importance of inoculation, and how to ensure maximum crop performance despite a late start. Valuable tips and resources for farmers are also highlighted to support successful legume production.

00:00 Introduction and Key Questions

00:18 Meet Dr. Penny Roberts

01:04 Is It Too Late to Grow Grain Legumes?

02:15 Decision-Making for Paddock Selection

03:06 Time of Sowing Considerations

04:22 Subsoil Moisture and Sowing Tips

05:10 Farm Practices for Late Sowing

06:40 Inoculation and Rhizobia Management

09:02 Final Tips and Summary

10:45 Conclusion and Resources

For the GRDC Doubling inoculant rates fact sheet click here

SA Grain Legume Production in SA

Grain Legume Extension Hub Victoria

Can grain legumes still perform with a late start?
In this episode, Paige Cross discusses the potential for grain legume crops with Dr. Penny Roberts, the resident research manager at MSF. They explore the complexities and opportunities of planting grain legumes late in the season, focusing on crop types, subsoil moisture, and best farm practices.
Dr. Roberts shares insights on risk management strategies, the importance of inoculation, and how to ensure maximum crop performance despite a late start. Valuable tips and resources for farmers are also highlighted to support successful legume production.
00:00 Introduction and Key Questions
00:18 Meet Dr. Penny Roberts
01:04 Is It Too Late to Grow Grain Legumes?
02:15 Decision-Making for Paddock Selection
03:06 Time of Sowing Considerations
04:22 Subsoil Moisture and Sowing Tips
05:10 Farm Practices for Late Sowing
06:40 Inoculation and Rhizobia Management
09:02 Final Tips and Summary
10:45 Conclusion and Resources
For the GRDC Doubling inoculant rates fact sheet <a href="chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://grdc.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/448871/5474-MSFGRD-Doubling-Inoculant-Fact-Sheet_FA_online.pdf">click here</a>
<a href="https://msfp.org.au/projects1/grain-legume-production/">SA Grain Legume Production in SA</a> 
<a href="https://spahub.com.au/">Grain Legume Extension Hub Victoria</a>

Is it too late to be growing legumes in the Mallee?

Navigating Climate Uncertainty in Agriculture for 2024

In this second episode of the 'Better Frost Decisions Podcast' for 2024, hosted by Paige Cross of Mallee Sustainable Farming, the focus is on demystifying climate drivers and their implications for agricultural planning and decision-making.

Joined by Peter Hayman, Principal Scientist at the South Australian Research and Development Institute, the discussion centres on the challenges of forecasting climate conditions, particularly in autumn, and the current neutral El Nino Southern Oscillation Index and what it implies for the upcoming season in southern Australia. They explore the importance of being cautious with autumn forecasts, acknowledging farmers' need for rain and the strategy of dry seeding amidst uncertain weather conditions.

The conversation also touches on climate drivers like the Indian Ocean Dipole and the nuances of making agricultural decisions based on probabilistic forecasts. The episode emphasizes the value of farmer experience and peer learning in decision-making processes, particularly in relation to frost management and preparing for weather-related risks.

It concludes with acknowledgments for the support from GRDC and a reminder of the ongoing project aimed at mitigating the impact of frost through informed decision-making.

00:00 Introduction to Climate Forecasting Challenges

00:27 Welcome to the Better Frost Decisions Podcast

00:47 Expert Insights on Seasonal Climate Outlook for 2024

01:20 Understanding Climate Drivers and Their Impact

03:50 Strategies for Farming in Uncertain Weather Conditions

06:19 The Role of Climate Models and Seasonal Forecasts

09:09 The Importance of Community and Peer Learning in Agriculture

15:43 Frost Management and Weather-Related Risks Discussion

19:43 Concluding Remarks and Acknowledgments

To read the latest issue of the Better Frost Decisions Newsletter click here

Navigating Climate Uncertainty in Agriculture for 2024
In this second episode of the 'Better Frost Decisions Podcast' for 2024, hosted by Paige Cross of Mallee Sustainable Farming, the focus is on demystifying climate drivers and their implications for agricultural planning and decision-making.
Joined by Peter Hayman, Principal Scientist at the South Australian Research and Development Institute, the discussion centres on the challenges of forecasting climate conditions, particularly in autumn, and the current neutral El Nino Southern Oscillation Index and what it implies for the upcoming season in southern Australia. They explore the importance of being cautious with autumn forecasts, acknowledging farmers' need for rain and the strategy of dry seeding amidst uncertain weather conditions.
The conversation also touches on climate drivers like the Indian Ocean Dipole and the nuances of making agricultural decisions based on probabilistic forecasts. The episode emphasizes the value of farmer experience and peer learning in decision-making processes, particularly in relation to frost management and preparing for weather-related risks.
It concludes with acknowledgments for the support from GRDC and a reminder of the ongoing project aimed at mitigating the impact of frost through informed decision-making.
00:00 Introduction to Climate Forecasting Challenges
00:27 Welcome to the Better Frost Decisions Podcast
00:47 Expert Insights on Seasonal Climate Outlook for 2024
01:20 Understanding Climate Drivers and Their Impact
03:50 Strategies for Farming in Uncertain Weather Conditions
06:19 The Role of Climate Models and Seasonal Forecasts
09:09 The Importance of Community and Peer Learning in Agriculture
15:43 Frost Management and Weather-Related Risks Discussion
19:43 Concluding Remarks and Acknowledgments
To read the latest issue of the Better Frost Decisions Newsletter <a href="https://issuu.com/malleesustainable/docs/issue_9_april_2024">click here</a>

Frost Insights: Exploring Phenology and Strategies with Ben Smith

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