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…

Sandy Soils, New Solutions: Insights from Soil CRC Project

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, PIRSA’s Amanda Schapel shares insights from the long-running, collaborative, Soil CRC Sandy Soil Project. The project is investigating how clay and organic amendments can improve the productivity and resilience of sandy soils through literature reviews,…

Exploring Crop Rotation and Legume Integration: Year 1 Insights from the Millewa - with Louise Brok

Mallee Sustainable Farming Research Officer Louise Brok shares insights from the Millewa long-term crop rotation trial established in 2025 in the Victorian Mallee. The trial is evaluating pulse-inclusive farming systems, featuring 50% legumes across five fully phased rotations over four years. The …

Navigating Carbon Farming and Emissions Accounting - with Ed Scott

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast 🎙️, recorded at the March MSF Mallee Research Updates, Ed Scott explores how carbon farming and emissions accounting are evolving in Australian agriculture — and what it means at the farm gate. Ed discusses the shift from carbon credits toward sustaina…