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In a season where the rain didn’t turn up, variable rate technology still delivered. Sean Mason and Peter Treloar break down how VRT helped growers cut costs, target inputs, and uncover hidden soil constraints—proving that even in drought, there’s plenty to learn.
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Mallee Sustainable Farming welcomes Simone Kluge as its first research intern through a new SA Mallee initiative, supporting local talent and driving innovation in sustainable farming and grains research across the region.
What happens when you put different ripping setups to the test in tough Mallee conditions? We followed the GRDC NGN trial from paddock to harvest—and the results are in. Find out which setup delivered the biggest yield gains and the best return on investment even in a drought year, plus how you can fine-tune your own soil amelioration strategy.
The MSF Farm Talk Podcast returns for Season 6, continuing to deliver practical, new ideas and farming solutions for Mallee growers. With 137 episodes and over 29,000 listens, this season kicks off with MSF Independent Chair, Steve Burt, discussing the future of Mallee farming and the importance of farmer-led leadership.
This year for the first time two recipients, Bill Davoren and Tanja Morgan, were recognised as having both played pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of Mallee farming through their unwavering commitment to agricultural research, communication, and farmer support.
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MSF operates to ensure that the vital research development and extension that will underpin the future productivity and sustainability of farming in the low rainfall Mallee continues.
Our partnership approach facilitates the application of key research and development activities within the region. This brings together national, regional and local research and development capabilities to create an impact far greater than if we operated independently.
The scientific rigour of this program is something that MSF is very proud of and is critical for providing a sound basis for the MSF extension program.
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MSF membership gives you direct access to the latest sustainable farming research, advice and details about on-farm applications to improve your farm business.
Farmers play a key role in guiding the MSF research focus are updated on new research and trials, see the results first-hand on paddock walks, learn from the experts at our forums and workshops and have access to a library of publications. MSF’s significant membership base gives the Mallee a strong voice to advocate for investment in new research, development and extension activities across the region.
Membership is free to all people involved in farming businesses in the Victorian, New South Wales and South Australian Mallee.
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