EPISODE · Aug 29, 2024 · 4 MIN

Practical solutions for managing widespread saline land

from MSF Farm Talk Podcast · host Mallee Sustainable Farming

In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, Chris McDonough talks with Philip Johns about the ongoing issues of dry saline land in Australian agriculture. Philip shares his 40 years of experience in managing such land by maintaining cover, using more salt-tolerant crops, and managing livestock effectively. Philip highlights the importance of cover, the challenges of maintaining it, and practical strategies such as using Dorper sheep and avoiding set stock grazing. He also discusses using bush paddocks for livestock during drought years and emphasises the importance of leaving stubble and straw on the land. The episode concludes with Philip expressing hope for finding more practical solutions through ongoing project and trial work supported by the Australian government's Future Drought Fund. 00:00 Introduction to MSF Farm Talk Podcast 00:44 Discussing Dry Saline Land with Philip Johns 01:42 Strategies for Managing Livestock 02:50 Stubble and Straw Management Techniques 03:59 Concluding Thoughts and Future Solutions 04:26 Project Funding and Podcast Outro For more info  This project building resilience to drought with landscape scale remediation of sale on land was brought to you through funding from the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.Support the show: https://msfp.org.au/about/membership/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.