15 years of farming systems changes with DPIRD

Episode four of the South-West WA Drought Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast series takes listeners back in time to the drought of 2006-07. DPIRD research scientists Chad Reynolds and Wayne Parker explore the challenges facing growers in the northern-ag region and share some key dry season learnings.The pair talk about their respective families’ experiences in the 2006-07 dry season.  They explore the region’s key learnings from the challenges faced at the time and share how farmers adapted their practices after two consecutive years of drought. Wayne delves into the department’s effort to get into the community, and the decision-making process that they facilitated to support growers for future dry season challenges. They go on to discuss how the farming systems have changed over the last 15 years around dry sowing, time of sowing, strategic tillage, and the flow on effects these practices have on overcoming soil constraints and accessing the water.DPIRD Comparison of tillage methods for lime incorporation, Tardun 2016 trial reportHub news - Drought Hub