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, implementing confinement feeding, and making crucial decisions about finishing stock or selling stores. 

Listeners will gain valuable advice on maximising feed efficiency, designing containment systems, and improving livestock health to navigate challenging seasons. Tune in for practical tips and expert recommendations to help producers maintain productivity and reduce costs.

00:00 Introduction to Livestock Management in Dry Times

00:55 Meet the Expert: Geoff Duddy's Background

01:55 Current Conditions and Challenges in NSW

03:01 Confinement Feeding: Benefits and Strategies

03:32 Deciding Between Finishing Stock or Selling Stores

07:28 Containment Design and Management Tips

17:09 Health Considerations in Containment

18:52 Future Outlook for the Sheep Industry

20:50 Conclusion and Resources

Useful links

NSW DPI Feed Calculator

Links to Geoff's presentations - click here

This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program.

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, implementing confinement feeding, and making crucial decisions about finishing stock or selling stores. 
Listeners will gain valuable advice on maximising feed efficiency, designing containment systems, and improving livestock health to navigate challenging seasons. Tune in for practical tips and expert recommendations to help producers maintain productivity and reduce costs.
00:00 Introduction to Livestock Management in Dry Times
00:55 Meet the Expert: Geoff Duddy's Background
01:55 Current Conditions and Challenges in NSW
03:01 Confinement Feeding: Benefits and Strategies
03:32 Deciding Between Finishing Stock or Selling Stores
07:28 Containment Design and Management Tips
17:09 Health Considerations in Containment
18:52 Future Outlook for the Sheep Industry
20:50 Conclusion and Resources
Useful links
<a href="https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/nutrition/costs-and-nutritive-value/feed-cost-calculator">NSW DPI Feed Calculator</a>
Links to Geoff's presentations - <a href="https://msfp.org.au/thriving-in-containment-livestock-strategies-for-dry-times/">click here</a>
This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program.

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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Thriving in Containment - Livestock Strategies for Dry Times

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 techniques to mitigate weed pressure. The conversation also touches on crop competition, soil health improvement strategies, and considerations for future growing seasons, particularly in the context of dry conditions.

This episode is full of practical advice for long-term weed management and crop success.

00:00 Introduction to MSF Farm Talk Podcast

00:52 Exploring Soil Amelioration Techniques

01:33 Understanding Soil Health Through Weeds

05:08 Strategies for Soil Amelioration and Weed Management

11:11 Considerations for Dry Seasons and Future Planning

14:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This podcast was brought to you by the GRDC NGN project 'Optimising soil amelioration costs in typical Mallee soils'.  

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 techniques to mitigate weed pressure. The conversation also touches on crop competition, soil health improvement strategies, and considerations for future growing seasons, particularly in the context of dry conditions.
This episode is full of practical advice for long-term weed management and crop success.
00:00 Introduction to MSF Farm Talk Podcast
00:52 Exploring Soil Amelioration Techniques
01:33 Understanding Soil Health Through Weeds
05:08 Strategies for Soil Amelioration and Weed Management
11:11 Considerations for Dry Seasons and Future Planning
14:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This podcast was brought to you by the GRDC NGN project 'Optimising soil amelioration costs in typical Mallee soils'.

Weeds and soil amelioration - how weeds reveal soil challenges

In this episode of the MSF FarmTalk podcast, host Kylie Matthewson discusses the issue of acid soils affecting farms in the Mallee region with David Woodard, a soils consultant from Primary Industries and Regions in South Australia.

They explore how acid soils impact productivity, the use of gypsum and lime in soil treatment, and the different results from long-term soil trials at Lameroo. David goes through the benefits of early action, how higher lime rates and clay spreading can effectively manage soil pH levels, and addresses the challenges posed by rising input costs and dry seasons.

David also shares where listeners can find more information about these long-term lime trials and their results.

00:00 Introduction to the MSF Talk Podcast

00:16 Understanding Acid Soils

00:49 Trial Insights and Results

01:50 Lime and Gypsum: Differences and Applications

03:00 Managing Soil Acidity: Techniques and Observations

04:33 Economic Considerations for Farmers

06:20 Long-term Benefits and Future Prospects

07:36 Resources and Conclusion

Acid Soils Resources

Acid Soils SA website

GRDC Resources

GRDC update paper

Soil acidification factsheet

This podcast was brought to you by the GRDC. project development and extension to close the economic you'd gap and maximise farming systems benefits for grain leg in production in south Australia.

In this episode of the MSF FarmTalk podcast, host Kylie Matthewson discusses the issue of acid soils affecting farms in the Mallee region with David Woodard, a soils consultant from Primary Industries and Regions in South Australia.
They explore how acid soils impact productivity, the use of gypsum and lime in soil treatment, and the different results from long-term soil trials at Lameroo. David goes through the benefits of early action, how higher lime rates and clay spreading can effectively manage soil pH levels, and addresses the challenges posed by rising input costs and dry seasons.
David also shares where listeners can find more information about these long-term lime trials and their results.
00:00 Introduction to the MSF Talk Podcast
00:16 Understanding Acid Soils
00:49 Trial Insights and Results
01:50 Lime and Gypsum: Differences and Applications
03:00 Managing Soil Acidity: Techniques and Observations
04:33 Economic Considerations for Farmers
06:20 Long-term Benefits and Future Prospects
07:36 Resources and Conclusion
Acid Soils Resources
<a href="https://acidsoilssa.com.au/">Acid Soils SA website</a>
GRDC Resources
<a href="https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2021/02/early-results-from-trials-addressing-topsoil-and-subsurface-acidity-in-south-australia">GRDC update paper</a>
<a href="https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2021/soil-acidification-fact-sheet">Soil acidification factsheet</a>
This podcast was brought to you by the GRDC. project development and extension to close the economic you'd gap and maximise farming systems benefits for grain leg in production in south Australia.

Acid Soils, Big Fixes - Solutions for Productive Paddocks

In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, host Nick Paltridge speaks with John Leys, a soil management expert, about tools for monitoring paddocks and current ground cover conditions across the tri-state Mallee. 

John shares insights from his career, including his work with Dust Watch, and discusses trends in dust storms, ground cover management strategies, and the challenges farmers might face heading into summer.

They explore various tools available for ground cover monitoring, such as VegMachine, RAPP Map, and PastureKey, and the importance of effective grazing and stock management to minimise erosion risks. 

00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode

00:45 John Leys' Journey in Land Management

02:13 Understanding Dust Trends and Ground Cover

03:16 Current State of Ground Cover

08:06 Tools for Monitoring Ground Cover

09:59 Strategies to Minimise Erosion Risks 

12:50 Conclusion and Resources

Visit the Dust Watch website here 

This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, host Nick Paltridge speaks with John Leys, a soil management expert, about tools for monitoring paddocks and current ground cover conditions across the tri-state Mallee. 
John shares insights from his career, including his work with Dust Watch, and discusses trends in dust storms, ground cover management strategies, and the challenges farmers might face heading into summer.
They explore various tools available for ground cover monitoring, such as <a href="https://vegmachine.net/">VegMachine</a>, <a href="https://www.geo-rapp.org/rapp-monitor/global-monitoring-system-rapp-map/">RAPP Map</a>, and <a href="https://www.cibolabs.com.au/products/pasturekey/">PastureKey</a>, and the importance of effective grazing and stock management to minimise erosion risks. 
00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode
00:45 John Leys' Journey in Land Management
02:13 Understanding Dust Trends and Ground Cover
03:16 Current State of Ground Cover
08:06 Tools for Monitoring Ground Cover
09:59 Strategies to Minimise Erosion Risks 
12:50 Conclusion and Resources
Visit the Dust Watch website <a href="https://www2.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/land-and-soil/soil-degradation/wind-erosion/community-dustwatch">here </a>
This podcast was supported by the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, which is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

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