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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