Regional Update – Karl Suckling, Farmer, Northampton, WA

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text!In this regional update, we're heading to the Western Region to catch up with Northampton farmer, Karl Suckling. Karl has just finished an expansive soil amelioration project on his farm, which has been very successful, but it's meant he's had to take a break from growing lupins. He explains his approach and expands on what he'll be considering in the future for weed control at his place. Soil amelioration resourcesArticle: How does renovating non-wetting sands help weed control?Podcast: How soil amelioration saved the day for Warakirri’s Condingup enterprisePodcast: Soil amelioration changed the game for Esperance farming familyPodcast: Upwards of 90% weed seed burial with some soil amelioration approachesLearn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website. Don't forget to follow us on our socials @WeedSmartAUTwitter/X Facebook Instagram Bluesky LinkedIn Keen for a monthly update?  Subscribe here!Got a question or topic you are interested to hear about?  Send us an email: [email protected] up our other WeedSmart podcasts & audio: #RegionalUpdates & #BeyondResistance podcasts for great stories from across the Australian growing regions.  #Paddocktalk fortnightly weed management news & updates for you.#drivesafe #farmsafe