Looking Over the Fence
Episode Title: Managing Soil Variability with VRT
Hosts: Tanja Morgan & Nick Paltridge
Supported by: The Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Extension and Adoption Project

In this episode, Tanja and Nick explore how farmers in the Mid North High Rainfall Zone are using variable rate technology (VRT) to address pH and nutrient variability, improve input efficiency, and unlock yield potential. With real examples from local paddocks, they discuss using NDVI to guide lime applications, the impact of acidity on lentil production, and how service providers are helping bridge the knowledge gap. The focus is on making precision ag tools accessible—showing that even older machinery and simple approaches can make VRT a valuable part of a farmer’s toolkit.

Full case study available at Soils Connect 

Disclaimer: The practices discussed are based on regional trials and may not suit all farms. Please seek independent advice before applying these approaches on your property.

This project is supported by Mallee Sustainable Farming, through funding from the Australian
Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Looking Over the Fence Episode Title: Managing Soil Variability with VRT Hosts: Tanja Morgan &amp; Nick Paltridge Supported by: The Australian Government&rsquo;s Future Drought Fund Extension and Adoption Project
In this episode, Tanja and Nick explore how farmers in the Mid North High Rainfall Zone are using variable rate technology (VRT) to address pH and nutrient variability, improve input efficiency, and unlock yield potential. With real examples from local paddocks, they discuss using NDVI to guide lime applications, the impact of acidity on lentil production, and how service providers are helping bridge the knowledge gap. The focus is on making precision ag tools accessible&mdash;showing that even older machinery and simple approaches can make VRT a valuable part of a farmer&rsquo;s toolkit.
Full case study available at <a href="https://soilsconnect.com.au/resource/optimising-variable-rate-technology-for-soil-management/">Soils Connect&nbsp;</a>
Disclaimer: The practices discussed are based on regional trials and may not suit all farms. Please seek independent advice before applying these approaches on your property.
This project is supported by Mallee Sustainable Farming, through funding from the Australian Government&rsquo;s Future Drought Fund.

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.