MSF Farm Talk
Harvest Binge Playlist
Playlist by MSF Farm TalkWelcome 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…Follow the podcast:
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The Kokoda Trek - Adventure & Friendship in the Jungle
In the final episode of our harvest binge series, we delve into an inspiring adventure as we chat with Tanja about her April 2024 trek along the Kokoda track. Covering the physical challenges, resilience, and camaraderie she experienced, this discussion shares observations on similarities to Mallee…
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Dry Times, Smart Moves & Planning for a Stronger 2025
In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, host Nick Paltridge speaks with Rick Rundell-Gordon, a seasoned agronomist from Swan Hill, about the challenges and lessons from the 2024 cropping season. With over 30 years of experience, Rick discusses strategies for effective planning and preparatio…
12:48
Start Your Day Like a Hero, Not a Hanrahan
Welcome to the latest episode of MSF FarmTalk Series - Farming a Growth Mindset, hosted by Tanja Morgan and supported by the SA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub. This episode features Dennis J. Hoiberg, an expert in emotional wellbeing and resilience, discussing the transformative po…
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Navigating the Grain Game - Global Markets and Local Strategies
In this episode of the MSF FarmTalk podcast, supported by Advantage Grain, hosts David Evans and David Long delve into the complexities of global grain markets. They discuss important factors like geopolitical shifts, weather impacts, and financial market volatility that influence grain pricing an…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
09:46
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…
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