EPISODE · Nov 19, 2023 · 6 MIN

Frost mapping with Jess Koch - Flashback

from MSF Farm Talk Podcast · host Mallee Sustainable Farming

The flashback podcast episode features a discussion with Tanja Morgan from MSF and Jess Koch from Breezy Hill Ag Services in 2021. Jess has been investigating the impact of frost in the Murray Town Valley, an area prone to heavy frost conditions. They discuss the use of precision ag data, temperature sensors, and landscape change maps in identifying frost-prone areas. Jess shares observations from the data collected, revealing that specific locations experience frost events more frequently than assumed. She emphasizes the value of this data in making informed farming decisions, including determining areas for haying. The episode is part of the GRDC frost extension project, aimed at enabling better frost decision-making in agriculture. 00:20 Mapping Frost Zones for Better Management 00:41 Interview with Jess Koch on Frost Mapping 00:54 Understanding the Impact of Frost on Farming 01:53 The Role of Sensors in Frost Detection 03:19 The Impact of Frost on Different Areas of the Field 04:47 The Importance of Frost Data for Farmers 05:07 Future Plans for the Frost Project 05:48 The Benefits of Frost Mapping for Farmers 06:27 Conclusion and Acknowledgements A copy of the fact sheet written by Jess is available hereSupport the show: https://msfp.org.au/about/membership/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.