Sleeping naked with your socks on - and other tips for restorative sleep
In the inaugural episode of 'Farming a Growth Mindset' from the MSF Farm Talk podcast series, hosts Tanja Morgan and resident mindset expert Dennis delve into the importance of restorative sleep. They discuss the differences between restorative and regular sleep, share techniques for creating an o…
Gazania Wars - Tackling a persistent weed problem
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 th…
Hold your ground - Strategies to safeguard paddocks over summer
In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, host Nick Paltridge speaks with John Leys, a soil management expert, about tools for monitoring paddocks and current ground cover conditions across the tri-state Mallee. John shares insights from his career, including his work with Dust Watch, and discusses trend…
Acid Soils, Big Fixes - Solutions for Productive Paddocks
In this episode of the MSF FarmTalk podcast, host Kylie Matthewson discusses the issue of acid soils affecting farms in the Mallee region with David Woodard, a soils consultant from Primary Industries and Regions in South Australia. They explore how acid soils impact productivity, the use of gypsu…
Weeds and soil amelioration - how weeds reveal soil challenges
Join host Paige Cross and Weed Smart agronomist Chris Davey (CD) in this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast as they discuss the GRDC field day focused on optimising soil amelioration efficiency. CD explores how weeds can indicate underlying soil health issues and shares various soil amelioration…
Path to Net Zero - Carbon accounting and emissions reduction on farm
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 …
Thriving in Containment - Livestock Strategies for Dry Times
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, implementi…
Frost, Risk and Lessons Learnt from 2024
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, inclu…
Lessons from the West - The journey of soil amelioration in WA
In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, host Nick Paltridge sits down with Dr Stephen Davies, Principal Research Scientist at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), to discuss soil amelioration practices in Western Australia. Stephen, who has over 20 years of …
Agronomy after Amelioration - Continuing the Conversation with Stephen Davies
In part two of the MSF Farm Talk podcast featuring Dr. Stephen Davies, Principal Research Scientist at DPIRD in WA, the focus is on agronomy practices following soil amelioration. The discussion covers methods for effective crop establishment, seeding techniques, and the use of longer coleoptile w…