In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, Dr. Ali Bajwa from Latrobe University discusses the challenges and current research efforts in managing Gazania, a resilient weed affecting cropping systems in Southern Australia.

Dr. Bajwa elaborates on the biology of Gazania, its rapid spread, and the ongoing field trials and herbicide screenings aimed at finding effective management strategies.

Key discussions include the impact of the weed's life cycle on control measures, the importance of early-stage treatment, and potential chemical options. The episode also addresses the adaptability of Gazania and the need for comprehensive management approaches.

Listeners can learn about the progress of the Gazania project and the resources available for tackling this invasive species.

00:00 Introduction to the Gazania Wars

00:50 Project Progress and Initial Findings

01:53 Survey Insights and Management Options

03:50 Challenges in Controlling Gazania

05:57 Field Trials and Future Research

08:39 Impact of Drought Conditions

10:14 Summer Strategies for Growers

12:06 Surprising Traits of Gazania

13:26 Conclusion and Resources

Contact details Dr Ali Bajwa (X @a1bajwa): a.bajwa@latrobe.edu.au or 0431 194 862

NGN - Gazanias incidence and impact on grain cropping in the Southern region. GRDC Code: ULA2402-002RTX

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, Dr. Ali Bajwa from Latrobe University discusses the challenges and current research efforts in managing Gazania, a resilient weed affecting cropping systems in Southern Australia.
Dr. Bajwa elaborates on the biology of Gazania, its rapid spread, and the ongoing field trials and herbicide screenings aimed at finding effective management strategies.
Key discussions include the impact of the weed's life cycle on control measures, the importance of early-stage treatment, and potential chemical options. The episode also addresses the adaptability of Gazania and the need for comprehensive management approaches.
Listeners can learn about the progress of the Gazania project and the resources available for tackling this invasive species.
00:00 Introduction to the Gazania Wars
00:50 Project Progress and Initial Findings
01:53 Survey Insights and Management Options
03:50 Challenges in Controlling Gazania
05:57 Field Trials and Future Research
08:39 Impact of Drought Conditions
10:14 Summer Strategies for Growers
12:06 Surprising Traits of Gazania
13:26 Conclusion and Resources
Contact details Dr Ali Bajwa (X @a1bajwa): <a href="mailto:a.bajwa@latrobe.edu.au">a.bajwa@latrobe.edu.au</a> or 0431 194 862
<a href="https://grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=ULA2402-002RTX">NGN - Gazanias incidence and impact on grain cropping in the Southern region. GRDC Code: ULA2402-002RTX</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;

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Welcome to our Harvest Binge Playlist, a podcast series from MSF, crafted to keep you company during the long hours of harvest, moving livestock or simply enjoying a quiet moment, tune in for episodes filled with engaging conversations. For 14 days straight, we delivered daily episodes packed with practical tips, engaging stories, and expert insights—all tailored to Australian farmers and their unique challenges.

This year’s series is chock-full of must-listen episodes, tackling topics that hit close to home. Discover how to start your day with determination and avoid falling into the “Hanrahan” trap of pessimism. We’ll delve into the grain markets, balancing global trends with local strategies to help you stay ahead. Hear about Western Australia’s game-changing approach to soil amelioration, and continue the discussion with agronomists and researchers on how to build on those improvements.

We’ll explore the key lessons from 2024’s frost events, sharing strategies to manage risk and improve resilience. Livestock producers won’t want to miss our episode on thriving in tough conditions, with insights into containment feeding during dry times. We’ll also look at how weeds reveal soil issues, tackle solutions for acid soils, and offer tips to safeguard your paddocks during the harsh Aussie summer.

And for those battling persistent weeds like gazanias, we’ve got practical advice to help you finally take control and hear about the research occurring around the Mallee.

Whether you’re looking for the leading research taking place, fresh ideas, or simply some great company while you work, Harvest Binge has you covered. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation—this is farm talk with heart. 🎧🌾✨

Welcome to our Harvest Binge Playlist, a podcast series from MSF, crafted to keep you company during the long hours of harvest, moving livestock or simply enjoying a quiet moment, tune in for episodes filled with engaging conversations. For 14 days straight, we delivered daily episodes packed with practical tips, engaging stories, and expert insights&mdash;all tailored to Australian farmers and their unique challenges.
This year&rsquo;s series is chock-full of must-listen episodes, tackling topics that hit close to home. Discover how to start your day with determination and avoid falling into the &ldquo;Hanrahan&rdquo; trap of pessimism. We&rsquo;ll delve into the grain markets, balancing global trends with local strategies to help you stay ahead. Hear about Western Australia&rsquo;s game-changing approach to soil amelioration, and continue the discussion with agronomists and researchers on how to build on those improvements.
We&rsquo;ll explore the key lessons from 2024&rsquo;s frost events, sharing strategies to manage risk and improve resilience. Livestock producers won&rsquo;t want to miss our episode on thriving in tough conditions, with insights into containment feeding during dry times. We&rsquo;ll also look at how weeds reveal soil issues, tackle solutions for acid soils, and offer tips to safeguard your paddocks during the harsh Aussie summer.
And for those battling persistent weeds like gazanias, we&rsquo;ve got practical advice to help you finally take control and hear about the research occurring around the Mallee.
Whether you&rsquo;re looking for the leading research taking place, fresh ideas, or simply some great company while you work,&nbsp;Harvest Binge has you covered. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation&mdash;this is farm talk with heart. 🎧🌾✨

Harvest Binge Playlist 

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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Gazania Wars - Tackling a persistent weed problem

Veris Mapping Explained: Seeing Soil pH Differently - with Jordan Ball.

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🎙️Kylie Matthewson catches up with Jordan Ball from AgMap Soil Testing at the recent MSF Pre-Seeding Workshop & VRT Forum at Lameroo in March.

Jordan presented on the day on Veris mapping, acidity and other applications. The discussion explores how Veris mapping can help farmers better understand and manage soil acidity variability across their paddocks.

Take-home messages:
Soil pH variability is common and often underestimated
Veris mapping provides precision insights to target lime where it’s needed most
Soil acidity is an ongoing challenge—monitoring and management are key
Using the right tools supports better input decisions and long-term productivity

If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🚜🎙️

This podcast episode was recorded at the MSF Pre-seeding Workshop & VRT Forum at Lameroo in March and is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board.

Veris Mapping Explained: Seeing Soil pH Differently - with Jordan Ball.
In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🎙️Kylie Matthewson catches up with Jordan Ball from AgMap Soil Testing at the recent MSF Pre-Seeding Workshop &amp; VRT Forum at Lameroo in March.
Jordan presented on the day on Veris mapping, acidity and other applications. The discussion explores how Veris mapping can help farmers better understand and manage soil acidity variability across their paddocks.
Take-home messages:
<ul>
<li>Soil pH variability is common and often underestimated</li>
<li>Veris mapping provides precision insights to target lime where it&rsquo;s needed most</li>
<li>Soil acidity is an ongoing challenge&mdash;monitoring and management are key</li>
<li>Using the right tools supports better input decisions and long-term productivity</li>
</ul>
If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🚜🎙️
This podcast episode was recorded at the MSF Pre-seeding Workshop &amp; VRT Forum at Lameroo in March and is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board.

Veris Mapping Explained: Seeing Soil pH Differently - with Jordan Ball

🎙️In this MSF Farm Talk podcast episode, host Sarah Day chats with Shane Phillips, lead chemist at BioCentral Labs, about dust control solutions for sandy soils in broadacre cropping. Shane discusses two products being trialled in the Mallee this year – DustChek, a polymer binding agent, and AquaBoost, a fermented seagrass bacterial product – and how they could help reduce soil drift and erosion risk.

For more information on BioCentral Labs products, visit: https://www.biocentral-labs.com/
To learn more about the project, check out the media release: https://msfp.org.au/new-project-funding-secured-as-drought-and-dust-take-hold-in-the-mallee/

Keep an eye out for updates from this project during the growing season.

If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast.

This project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board with funding from the South Australian Government’s Landscape Priorities Fund, with co-investment from GRDC.

🎙️In this MSF Farm Talk podcast episode, host Sarah Day chats with Shane Phillips, lead chemist at BioCentral Labs, about dust control solutions for sandy soils in broadacre cropping. Shane discusses two products being trialled in the Mallee this year &ndash; DustChek, a polymer binding agent, and AquaBoost, a fermented seagrass bacterial product &ndash; and how they could help reduce soil drift and erosion risk.
For more information on BioCentral Labs products, visit: <a href="https://www.biocentral-labs.com/">https://www.biocentral-labs.com/</a> To learn more about the project, check out the media release: <a href="https://msfp.org.au/new-project-funding-secured-as-drought-and-dust-take-hold-in-the-mallee/">https://msfp.org.au/new-project-funding-secured-as-drought-and-dust-take-hold-in-the-mallee/</a>
Keep an eye out for updates from this project during the growing season.
If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast.
This project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board with funding from the South Australian Government&rsquo;s Landscape Priorities Fund, with co-investment from GRDC.

Keeping Sandy Soils in Place: Exploring dust control solutions with Shane Phillips – BioCentral Labs

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🎙️, host Sarah Day catches up with growers David Daniel, Adrian Bormann and Nathan Paech 🚜 to reflect on the season 🌱 and unpack their experiences with variable rate technology (VRT).

Together, they explore the motivations behind running test strips and the key insights gained along the way. The growers share honest reflections on using data to guide decisions 📊, optimise inputs 💧🌾, and refine their approach for future seasons 🌤️.

Listeners will come away with practical, paddock-ready advice 💡 on integrating VRT and test strips into their own farming systems.

🌾 If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🚜🎙️

This podcast episode is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board and the Australian Government through funding from the National Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🎙️, host Sarah Day catches up with growers David Daniel, Adrian Bormann and Nathan Paech 🚜 to reflect on the season 🌱 and unpack their experiences with variable rate technology (VRT).
Together, they explore the motivations behind running test strips and the key insights gained along the way. The growers share honest reflections on using data to guide decisions 📊, optimise inputs 💧🌾, and refine their approach for future seasons 🌤️.
Listeners will come away with practical, paddock-ready advice 💡 on integrating VRT and test strips into their own farming systems.
🌾 If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🚜🎙️
This podcast episode is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board and the Australian Government through funding from the National Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
See&nbsp;<a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a>&nbsp;for privacy information.

Gazania Wars - Tackling a persistent weed problem

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