Measuring Soil Microbes and Herbicide Residues: Insights from Soil CRC Research

What can soil biology tell us about paddock health? And how can growers better understand herbicide residue risk? At an MSF Crop Walk in August, Soil CRC Project Leader and Southern Cross University Associate Professor, Mick Rose, shared findings from his research into soil health, soil biology an…

Summer Cover Crops: Weighing Soil Benefits Against Water Use

Can summer cover crops improve soil health in Mallee farming systems? Or will they use water needed by the following winter crop? At an MSF Crop Walk at Murrayville in August, Soil CRC Project Leader and Southern Cross University Professor Terry Rose discussed research into ways of increasing plan…

Soil Amelioration: Grower Experiences - Tim's Experience on Farm

How do you assess whether soil amelioration is worth the investment in a low-rainfall farming system? In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, Lowbank grower Tim Paschke shares his experience with soil amelioration in challenging Mallee conditions, including the importance of helping crop roo…

Soil Amelioration: Grower Experiences - Wade's Experience on Farm

What does it take to make soil amelioration work at paddock scale? In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, Pinnaroo grower Wade Nicholls shares more than 20 years of experience using soil amelioration to improve challenging soils on-farm. Wade discusses his experience with clay delving and …

Soil Amelioration: Grower Experiences - James' Experience on Farm

How do you identify where non-wetting sands are holding back crop establishment and what can you do about it? In this episode of MSF Farm Talk Podcast, Younghusband grower James Stevens shares his experience investigating and addressing non-wetting sands on-farm. James talks about the challenges …

Soil Amelioration: Grower Experiences - Jock's Experience on Farm

What does soil amelioration actually look like on-farm? In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, we hear from Paruna grower Jock McNeil about his experience using soil amelioration practices since 2015 to address non-wetting and other constraints across sandy soils. Jock shares what drove hi…

Cultivating Change: Takeaways from Loxton's Soil Amelioration Event

What brings farmers to a soil amelioration workshop and what do they take away from the day? In this episode of theMSF Farm Talk podcast, we head back to Loxton for MSF's Soil Amelioration Workshop, held in June, which brought together farmers, researchers and advisers to share experiences and exp…

Lentil Weed Control Part 2: Herbicide Options, Resistance & Soil Chemistry

What are the key herbicide considerations when managing weeds in lentils, and how can growers protect their herbicide options for the future? In Part 2 of the presentation from agronomist and WeedSmart Extension Officer Chris Davey, we continue the discussion on lentil weed management from the Mal…

Lentil Weed Control Part 1: Soils, Rotation and the WeedSmart Big 6

Lentils can be one of the least competitive crops when it comes to weed control, but good planning can make all the difference. In this episode of MSF Farm Talk podcast, we revisit the Mallee Research Updates from March, where agronomist and WeedSmart Extension Officer Chris Davey explores practic…

From Trial Strips to N Decisions: VRT Forum Insights

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, we revisit Mallee Sustainable Farming's Variable Rate Technology Forum held in Lameroo in March, where Kylie catches up with Pete Treloar after a series of pre-seeding VRT workshops across the South Australian Mallee. Pete shares what recent trial work…