Field Day Insights from NSW and the Millewa

In today's episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, hosts Tanja Morgan and Nick Paltridge provide a regional seasonal update as part of the Future Drought Fund De-Risking Seeding Project and the Extension and Adoption Project. They discuss the latest trials from New South Wales, exploring the benefits of early and deep sowing techniques, varietal differences in wheat, and soil amelioration efforts. Interviews with local farmers Peter and Nigel Baird shed light on their experiences with wheat and pulse crops under challenging moisture conditions. The episode emphasises planning, weed control, and timely sowing as key strategies to manage a dry season effectively. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:54 Wheat Variety Trials and Sowing Techniques 03:20 Pulse Crops and Soil Amelioration 05:48 Field Day Insights and Seasonal Challenges 09:51 Future Plans and Conclusion For more info and photos from the field days check out the blog post click hereSupport the show: https://msfp.org.au/about/membership/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.