In this episode of the MSF Talk podcast, stemming from the Future Drought Fund Project, hosts delve into innovative solutions for re-establishing vegetation on dry saline soils.

Featuring insights from farmer Tristan Baldock of Buckleboo and consultant Chris McDonough, the discussion focuses on using sand mulch as a transformative strategy.

Despite the significant logistical challenges, the method shows promise in improving soil health and crop productivity.

Tune in to explore practical strategies and the economic implications of sand application on challenging landscapes.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Topic

01:08 Interview with Tristan Baldock: Farming System Overview

01:55 Exploring Sand Mulch Application

02:27 Logistical Challenges and Practicality

03:54 Benefits of Sand Mulch and Future Outlook

05:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For more information on the Future Drought Fund project 'Building resilience to drought with landscape scale remediation of saline land', click here

In this episode of the MSF Talk podcast, stemming from the Future Drought Fund Project, hosts delve into innovative solutions for re-establishing vegetation on dry saline soils.
Featuring insights from farmer Tristan Baldock of Buckleboo and consultant Chris McDonough, the discussion focuses on using sand mulch as a transformative strategy.
Despite the significant logistical challenges, the method shows promise in improving soil health and crop productivity.
Tune in to explore practical strategies and the economic implications of sand application on challenging landscapes.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Topic
01:08 Interview with Tristan Baldock: Farming System Overview
01:55 Exploring Sand Mulch Application
02:27 Logistical Challenges and Practicality
03:54 Benefits of Sand Mulch and Future Outlook
05:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
For more information on the Future Drought Fund project 'Building resilience to drought with landscape scale remediation of saline land', <a href="https://msfp.org.au/projects/fixing-saline-soils/">click here</a>

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.

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The logistics of sand mulch to transform dry saline land

Veris Mapping Explained: Seeing Soil pH Differently - with Jordan Ball.

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🎙️Kylie Matthewson catches up with Jordan Ball from AgMap Soil Testing at the recent MSF Pre-Seeding Workshop & VRT Forum at Lameroo in March.

Jordan presented on the day on Veris mapping, acidity and other applications. The discussion explores how Veris mapping can help farmers better understand and manage soil acidity variability across their paddocks.

Take-home messages:
Soil pH variability is common and often underestimated
Veris mapping provides precision insights to target lime where it’s needed most
Soil acidity is an ongoing challenge—monitoring and management are key
Using the right tools supports better input decisions and long-term productivity

If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🚜🎙️

This podcast episode was recorded at the MSF Pre-seeding Workshop & VRT Forum at Lameroo in March and is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board.

Veris Mapping Explained: Seeing Soil pH Differently - with Jordan Ball.
In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🎙️Kylie Matthewson catches up with Jordan Ball from AgMap Soil Testing at the recent MSF Pre-Seeding Workshop &amp; VRT Forum at Lameroo in March.
Jordan presented on the day on Veris mapping, acidity and other applications. The discussion explores how Veris mapping can help farmers better understand and manage soil acidity variability across their paddocks.
Take-home messages:
<ul>
<li>Soil pH variability is common and often underestimated</li>
<li>Veris mapping provides precision insights to target lime where it&rsquo;s needed most</li>
<li>Soil acidity is an ongoing challenge&mdash;monitoring and management are key</li>
<li>Using the right tools supports better input decisions and long-term productivity</li>
</ul>
If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🚜🎙️
This podcast episode was recorded at the MSF Pre-seeding Workshop &amp; VRT Forum at Lameroo in March and is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board.

Veris Mapping Explained: Seeing Soil pH Differently - with Jordan Ball

🎙️In this MSF Farm Talk podcast episode, host Sarah Day chats with Shane Phillips, lead chemist at BioCentral Labs, about dust control solutions for sandy soils in broadacre cropping. Shane discusses two products being trialled in the Mallee this year – DustChek, a polymer binding agent, and AquaBoost, a fermented seagrass bacterial product – and how they could help reduce soil drift and erosion risk.

For more information on BioCentral Labs products, visit: https://www.biocentral-labs.com/
To learn more about the project, check out the media release: https://msfp.org.au/new-project-funding-secured-as-drought-and-dust-take-hold-in-the-mallee/

Keep an eye out for updates from this project during the growing season.

If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast.

This project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board with funding from the South Australian Government’s Landscape Priorities Fund, with co-investment from GRDC.

🎙️In this MSF Farm Talk podcast episode, host Sarah Day chats with Shane Phillips, lead chemist at BioCentral Labs, about dust control solutions for sandy soils in broadacre cropping. Shane discusses two products being trialled in the Mallee this year &ndash; DustChek, a polymer binding agent, and AquaBoost, a fermented seagrass bacterial product &ndash; and how they could help reduce soil drift and erosion risk.
For more information on BioCentral Labs products, visit: <a href="https://www.biocentral-labs.com/">https://www.biocentral-labs.com/</a> To learn more about the project, check out the media release: <a href="https://msfp.org.au/new-project-funding-secured-as-drought-and-dust-take-hold-in-the-mallee/">https://msfp.org.au/new-project-funding-secured-as-drought-and-dust-take-hold-in-the-mallee/</a>
Keep an eye out for updates from this project during the growing season.
If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast.
This project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board with funding from the South Australian Government&rsquo;s Landscape Priorities Fund, with co-investment from GRDC.

Keeping Sandy Soils in Place: Exploring dust control solutions with Shane Phillips – BioCentral Labs

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🎙️, host Sarah Day catches up with growers David Daniel, Adrian Bormann and Nathan Paech 🚜 to reflect on the season 🌱 and unpack their experiences with variable rate technology (VRT).

Together, they explore the motivations behind running test strips and the key insights gained along the way. The growers share honest reflections on using data to guide decisions 📊, optimise inputs 💧🌾, and refine their approach for future seasons 🌤️.

Listeners will come away with practical, paddock-ready advice 💡 on integrating VRT and test strips into their own farming systems.

🌾 If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🚜🎙️

This podcast episode is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board and the Australian Government through funding from the National Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🎙️, host Sarah Day catches up with growers David Daniel, Adrian Bormann and Nathan Paech 🚜 to reflect on the season 🌱 and unpack their experiences with variable rate technology (VRT).
Together, they explore the motivations behind running test strips and the key insights gained along the way. The growers share honest reflections on using data to guide decisions 📊, optimise inputs 💧🌾, and refine their approach for future seasons 🌤️.
Listeners will come away with practical, paddock-ready advice 💡 on integrating VRT and test strips into their own farming systems.
🌾 If you want to hear more, like 👍 and subscribe 🔔 to the MSF Farm Talk Podcast 🚜🎙️
This podcast episode is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board and the Australian Government through funding from the National Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.
See&nbsp;<a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a>&nbsp;for privacy information.

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