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Celebrating Excellence – The first group recipient of the David Roget Award goes to Lowbank Bureau
In the spirit of recognising outstanding contributions to sustainable agriculture, we are thrilled to introduce the first-ever group recipients of...
Read MoreInsights from the SA Agribusiness event: Getting the Dirt on Carbon Farming
Mallee Sustainable Farming recently hosted a table at the SA Agribusiness Annual Lunch in Adelaide. Keynote speakers included Professor Richard Eckard...
Read MoreAddressing Acidic Sandy Soils and Maximising Grain Legume Production
Mallee Sustainable Farming recently organized a crop walk near Pinnaroo, in collaboration with the GRDC Grain Legume production project, to...
Read MoreNo rest for the wicked – though we need it more than ever.
I must be getting old, because I find myself more and more harping back to ‘the good old days’. And...
Read MoreUnlocking the potential of variable rate technology: Breaking down 5 barriers to adoption
Variable Rate Technology (VRT) holds immense promise for farmers, but several barriers have hindered its widespread adoption. Let's take a...
Read MoreManaging ground cover on erosion prone soils: Guidelines to follow
Erosion is a problem that plagues agricultural lands all over the world. In particular, farmers in the Mallee region of...
Read MoreThe power of peer to peer learning
Why do we hang our hat on peer to peer learning at MSF? Peer-to-peer learning, also called collaborative learning, is the...
Read MoreConservation agriculture – celebrating our champions
Last week MSF celebrated the achievements of one of our key research collaborators and champions of conservation agriculture, by awarding...
Read MoreInnovations to improve groundcover
Groundcover is the unsung hero of the farming world, providing countless benefits such as improving rainfall infiltration, reducing runoff, and...
Read More5 Questions to ask yourself to identify a mallee seep
When you have a Mallee seep, where do you start with identifying the problem and coming up with a management...
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Celebrating Excellence – The first group recipient of the David Roget Award goes to Lowbank Bureau
In a groundbreaking decision, the 2024 David Roget Award is proudly presented to the Lowbank Ag Bureau, a collective force in the farming community. Known for their proactive approach and mutual support, this group stands out for its dedication to enhancing farm sustainability through research and extension activities.
Insights from the SA Agribusiness event: Getting the Dirt on Carbon Farming
Mallee Sustainable Farming recently hosted a table at the SA Agribusiness Annual Lunch in Adelaide.
Addressing Acidic Sandy Soils and Maximising Grain Legume Production
At a recent Pinnaroo field day we tackled the challenges faced by farmers dealing with increasingly acidic sandy soils.
No rest for the wicked – though we need it more than ever.
I must be getting old, because I find myself more and more harping back to ‘the good old days’. And that’s not just in relation to good movies, fun TV shows, great music or the Crows knowing how to win premierships.