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• Farming systems in low and medium rainfall areas of WA

  A major farming systems initiative, spanning five years, is underway in the low and medium-rainfall regions of Western Australia.   Its aim is to support growers in navigating evolving climatic conditions, enabling them to make informed business and agronomic choices to bolster both on-farm profitability and sustainability.  In this episode, we get an overview of the results from the first two-seasons of the project from grower and trial host Kevin Naisbitt and DPIRD’s Martin Harries.  Download the transcript for this episode Contact:  Martin Harries  DPIRD  [email protected]  Kevin Naisbitt  Grower [email protected] More information: New farming systems project for WA grain growers  Comprehensive strategies to enhance western farming systems  Improving farming system profitability, management of greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience in the low and medium rainfall zones of WA: Grower Perspectives  Western Australian Farming Systems project  Project Codes:  DAW2204-003RTX  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Crop establishment essentials

  Both yield and performance rely heavily on good crop establishment, which is why GRDC is investing in a range of projects to determine the key factors affecting crop establishment. Getting crops established in hot, dry conditions is the focus of this research, which also looks at soil textures and deep sowing across multiple environments. In this podcast we speak to CSIRO farming systems researcher, Dr Kenton Porker, who provided an update on the current learnings and advancements in crop establishment.   Download the transcript for this episode Contact: [email protected]  More Information: Crop establishment and precision planting Project Codes: CSP2212-005RTX,CSP2212-007RTX,CSP2303-017BGX,CSP2307-002RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Long coleoptile wheat: Deep sowing seeder set up

  In this week's podcast, machinery specialist Jack Desbiolles from the University of South Australia runs through important considerations for seeder set-up when sowing long coleoptile wheat varieties.  The work is part of a major national GRDC project, led by CSIRO, exploring integrating long coleoptile wheat into Australian farming systems.  Research partners include the University of Melbourne, New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, SLR Agriculture, DPIRD, the University of South Australia, and EPAG research.  Download the transcript for this episode Contact:  Dr Greg Rebetzke  [email protected]  More information:  GRDC announces $12.7M project for long coleoptile wheat    Investment - Integrating long coleoptile wheat into Australian farming systems through an integrated understanding of genetics, management and environment     GRDC project code: CSP2212-007RTX  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Skills for agronomists to handle tough conversations

  Listeners are advised that this podcast contains references to suicide There’s no shortage of stressors in farming, and while crop destruction is often clearly visible, the impact on grower mental health can be less apparent.      Although awareness and access to rural mental health services is growing, agronomists can sometimes find themselves on the frontline witnessing or discussing issues with growers that go beyond the paddock.  In this GRDC podcast, University of South Australia Associate Professor Kate Gunn shares her insight on how agronomists can handle tough conversations with growers who could be experiencing mental ill health.  If you or anyone you know needs help you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.  Download the transcript for this episode Contact  Dr Natasha Caulfield  Program Manager, University of South Australia  [email protected] More information  How to support others  Farmer friendly mental health resources  What to do in a crisis Beyond Blue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Grow your own nitrogen: harvestable annual legume options

  Significant research is underway to help Western Australian farmers sustain their own on-farm nitrogen factory though growing and harvesting pasture legume seed.  The Harvestable Annual Legume Options (HALO) project is a Western Australian Agricultural Research Collaboration project with GRDC investment.   It brings together the pasture legume breeding, agronomy and bio-economic modelling expertise of Murdoch University, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development DPIRD and CSIRO.  In this podcast, research scientist at DPIRD and Murdoch University, Robert Harrison, shares the latest update on this multifaceted project.  Download the transcript for this episode Contact  Robert Harrison, Research scientist  DPIRD and Murdoch University  [email protected] More information  HALO project shines light on Broomehill nitrogen needs Harvestable Annual Legume Options (HALO) project GRDC investment code  UMU2303-005RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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