Why do sandy soils become water repellent, and what can farmers do about it? This blog explores the science behind non-wetting soils, key questions answered in the 101 Soils Questions book, and practical management tips from leading research.
How do you balance gut instinct with hard data when making big farming decisions? In this blog, we unpack lessons from the GRDC RiskWi$e project and a conversation with CSIRO’s Rick Llewellyn on what helps growers stay confident when the pressure’s on.
Following a dry 2024, growers are being urged to fine-tune their fertiliser strategies. In this blog, Sean Mason outlines five smart ways to make every nutrient count in 2025—from identifying responsive soils to managing root safety in pulses.
The word resilience gets thrown around a lot—but what does it actually mean in real life? In this Farm Talk episode, Dennis Hoiberg breaks it down with five practical planks to help you stay steady and sane through the chaos of farming.
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.
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.
As the dust settles on the 2024 harvest, farmers are analyzing yield data to evaluate the impacts of drought and frosty conditions on their crops. With this information in hand, it’s the perfect time to assess nutrient removal from grain or hay production and plan next season’s fertiliser program more effectively.In this blog, we share insights from Sean Mason of Agronomy Solutions, who discusses the nutrient dynamics of hay versus grain production, the often-overlooked role of potassium, and strategies like soil testing and variable rate technology to optimise input efficiency. Whether you’re dealing with nutrient loss from hay cutting or planning for soil health in 2025, this post offers practical advice to help balance productivity and sustainability.
Dry conditions can challenge even the most experienced livestock producers, but smart strategies like containment feeding offer a path to preserving your feed base, maintaining livestock condition, and boosting productivity.
Soil carbon is a hot topic in agriculture, but what does it really mean for farmers in low-rainfall areas like the SW NSW Mallee? Our recent webinar, hosted by Mallee Sustainable Farming and the Soil CRC, took a close look at what soil carbon looks like in our Mallee region, and what goals we should have in managing it.
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