CSBP Market Update Podcast

The CSBP Grow Better podcast is back for 2024! Tune in for an update on our local fertiliser procurement and the global market with CSBP’s Supply Chain Managers, Mark Robinson and Jonathan Hams. Listen as they dive into various issues that have a role to play in the supply of fertiliser to WA farmers. Whether it’s the challenges posed to the shipping industry by conflict in the Red Sea, or how CSB...

When will Agtech bring an end to working 20-hour days at seeding and harvest time, so farmers can spend quality time with family and watch the cricket? When will there be an automatic gate opener that’s failsafe and affordable? And how might agricultural robotics automation regenerate regional towns by creating a whole new crop of boots-on-the-ground skilled local jobs?   Our host Grey Johnston ca...

You’ve no doubt spotted the vivid Blue Trees of the Blue Tree Project around regional WA. But what they stand for is something incredibly meaningful for mental health support and awareness – a visual reminder to check in with ourselves, our loved ones and mates who may be going through a tough time. In this episode dedicated to Mental Health Week (7-14 October), Blue Tree Project Founder and CEO (...

Want to know what the West Midlands Group is doing differently with their cropping and pasture soil amelioration and crop rotations? Our host Grey Johnston was delighted to welcome Dr. Nathan Craig, Executive Officer of the West Midlands Group (WMG) in the studio to share WMG’s trials progress and some of the major outcomes delivered across the local shires of Dandaragan, Coorow, Gingin and Moora....

Meet Josh Russell, the Operations Superintendent of Ammonia and Ammonium Nitrate at the CSBP chemicals business.  He’s the guy responsible for keeping some of the highest-temperature and highest-pressure environments at CSBP running safely and efficiently – making sure everyone’s supported and all the right experts are in the room to get on top of any issues. Josh takes us behind the scenes of CSB...

The wildflowers and crops are in bloom heralding the start of the 2023 Field Days season in regional WA, and it’s kicking off with the return of the two-day Mingenew Midwest Expo on August 9 and 10. Here to tell us just how much this event means to Mingenew, and surrounding communities, is a local Mingenew farmer whose family has volunteered and steered the McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo...

Meet one of CSBP’s major players in global fertiliser procurement (and biggest cricket fans) who comes into bat for WA growers 24/7 all year round, ensuring we get quality fertiliser on the farm, in the right quantities, at the right time. Manraj Chatha, CSBP Supply Chain Coordinator, joins our host Grey Johnston to take us behind the scenes of CSBP’s agile procurement team. We look at what goes i...

Take a wider look at how the agribusiness productivity and profitability landscape is shaping up with our good friends over at Farmanco – one of the largest independent farm management advisors in Australia. Farmanco and CSBP go back a long way, with a strong partnership built on a shared passion for helping WA growers improve their agribusiness yield and returns, as well as growing the next crop...

For all crop and pasture growers, especially those sitting on the fence when it comes to plant analysis, find out why our leading nutritional advisers are saying plant tissue testing is becoming more important. Sharing a generous sample of the plant analysis experience she has picked up in WA paddocks, from Binnu to Esperance, CSBP’s Account Manager Nichola Cassidy joins our host Grey Johnston to...

It’s always good to catch up with like-minded people in agricultural research and find out what big conversations they’re having with growers. So, when we heard Elders ’ Senior Agronomist James Bee from Albany was in town, we were thrilled to have him in the studio to talk about how the lower southwest and our good friends at Elders are going this season. CSBP and Elders share long histories, firm...

With Australia’s national hockey program proudly based right here in our state, WA is the heart of hockey, creating more exciting opportunities for our young players than ever before. This includes elite-level sporting experiences like our regional Hockey WA carnivals, proudly sponsored by CSBP and soon to be heading to Narrogin, Northam, Bruce Rock and other regional hubs around the state. To kic...

We know soil is the foundation of life, right? But we rarely stop to think about how much it shapes life beyond the farm. As a grower, you’re working hardest to take the best care of our soils. And as your soil nutrient experts, we’re the ones working hardest to help you get the most out of your soils. So, it’s refreshing to stop and take a broader, lighter look at soil science in this episode wit...

In this episode, we’re talking about a game-changer for farm safety. We’re talking about CSBP partnering with Safe Farms WA to make Work Health and Safety (WHS) information more accessible, engaging and interactive and how it can help you improve efficiency and take the best care of your most important asset: your people. To celebrate the start of our partnership, we’re pleased to welcome Executiv...

What significant results sprung from the new Urea Sustain product vs the untreated urea we top-dressed in the Three Springs field trial? There’s been a lot of excitement around this trial, but what is the data really telling us about this new urea product? How much will it change the nitrogen-use efficiency game? What kind of yield difference is delivered when applying less urea? How is it perform...

Want the lowdown on the top takeaways you might have missed from the latest GRDC Grains Research Updates from around the state? This episode gives you an overview of all the Updates’ hottest topics – from farming sustainability and soil nutrition to agricultural supply chains – insights into new gains from grain research, plus the GRDC’s big priorities for the coming seasons. Here to give you thos...

Did you know the first recorded field trial in WA was way back in 1923? In this episode, we’re looking at a whole century of trials and research in Western Australia and what’s had the biggest impact on farm yields.   Join us as we pop the champagne to toast 100 years of CSBP trials and ag research with Ryan Guthrie, CSBP Senior Agricultural Officer, Justin Mercy, CSBP Field Research Manager...

In this episode, we’re talking about how the Wagin Woolorama has evolved over the last 50 years and the event’s impact on the community.  We were thrilled to be joined by special guests and passionate Woolorama volunteers Ric McDonald, 2023 Show Opener, Chloe Blight, 2023 Rural Ambassador, and Carmen Keed, Sponsorship Coordinator. This year, the Wagin Woolorama is celebrating 50 years! ...

In this episode, we’re talking about men’s mental health in regional WA with special guest Brad Millsteed, farmer and founder of #6Bs , joining our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insight and Marketing Manager.  6Bs is an organisation that is doing incredible work to raise awareness around the importance of mental well-being and community connectedness in regional Western Australia.  Br...

In this episode, we’re talking about how the 2023 season is shaping up and what’s happening at CSBP to plan for the season ahead. Ben Sudlow, CSBP Sales Strategy & Reliability Manager, joins Grey Johnston to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities he’s currently seeing in his role.     With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, Ben discusses some of...

We‘re excited to be back with our first podcast episode for 2023, talking about global fertiliser markets with special guest Rusty Burke, CSBP Supply Chain Manager joining our host Grey Johnston.    Want to keep up to date with the global fertiliser markets? We send a monthly Market Update to customers via email.     As always, we’re here to help to support and plan your f...

Growing better in 2022: CSBP's podcast wrap - summarising our five key topics of markets, local manufacture, nutrition advice, decarbonisation and community. In our final episode for 2022, we reflect on the year that was and all the topics we have covered in our first year of podcasting. Tune in as we revisit what we have learnt on the podcast about global fertiliser markets and volatility, as wel...

What science goes into analysing and interpreting a soil test? How can pH levels impact crop rotations? How can certain nutrient levels impact the availability of nutrients to the plant? How might this provide opportunities to get better results out of your soil? Lois Kowald, Senior Account Manager, and Chris Gendle, Laboratory Operations Manager join our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insight a...

What goes on behind the scenes to locally manufacture Agras, MacroPro and K-Till? Find out what’s currently happening at our local manufacturing facilities at Kwinana. Nic Pattrick, CSBP Production Superintendent, joins our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insight and Marketing Manager in this episode of the CSBP Grow Better podcast. What are some of the benefits and challenges of manufacturi...

What can your grain and soil tell you?   Grain and soil analysis can provide opportunities to improve the productivity and profitability of your enterprise. But what are the things growers should consider to make sure they get the most out of grain and soil analysis?   The most expensive nutrient you buy is the one you don’t need.    Tune in to our latest podcast episode to hea...

How can growers identify variability in their paddocks when it comes to fertiliser applications? What aspects of farming does Variable Rate Technology affect? How are businesses in the industry adopting Variable Rate Technology to improve machinery? So, what is Variable Rate Technology (VRT) and how does it help farming enterprises? VRT allows machinery to apply fertilisers and other farm inputs a...