In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, host Nick Paltridge discusses water repellency in sandy soils with Professor David Henry from Murdoch University.

They delve into the chemistry behind non-wetting soils, seasonal behaviors, and various solutions. They discuss topics from the 101 Soils Questions book, as well as touching on topics like the impact of crop rotations, the effectiveness of wetting agents, and new projects focusing on developing predictive tools and cost-benefit analyses for different soil management techniques.

00:00 Introduction to Water Repellent Soils

00:43 Meet the Expert: Professor David Henry

01:58 Understanding Soil Water Repellency

03:04 Seasonal Variations and Farmer Experiences

04:39 Innovative Solutions and Techniques

05:52 Current Research and Future Directions

07:22 Field Studies and Case Analyses

09:43 Conclusion and Resources

For more information on this topic, visit the Soils Connect website.

This podcast was supported by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) as part of the project Enhancing farmer knowledge of soil function to improve management outcomes.

Thanks to Professor David Henry from the Centre for Sustainable Farming Systems at Murdoch University for joining us, and to GRDC for supporting ongoing research into practical solutions for managing soil water repellency.

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