Grower Group Alliance & The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

Dry Season Resources

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The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) is dedicated to sharing information that supports growers in preparing for and responding to dry seasons. In this podcast, you'll hear from growers and industry experts on managing dry season responses, ranging from early planning to tactical decision-making as the season evolves. The SW WA Hub is led by the Grower Group Alliance and funded by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.

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Grower Group Alliance & The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub

Episodes

Getting the most out of on-farm technologies 02.04.2024 28:01

In this episode of the South-West WA Drought Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast, host Shannon Beattie discusses the role of digital technologies in agricultural businesses with Smart Farms coordinator for Stirlings to Coast Farmers, Phil Honey, Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO, Roger Lawes, and Latham farmer, Dylan Hirsch.  A range of technologies have been developed...

Grassroot approaches to support community mental health and wellbeing 20.03.2024 43:15

In this episode of the South-West WA Drought Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast, host Shannon Beattie catches up with Brad Milsteed, farmer and founder of 6Bs (Blokes, BBQ’s, Bonfires, Beers, Bonding and Bullshit) and Owen Catto from the Regional Men’s Health Initiative.  They discuss grassroots approaches to support men’s and whole of community mental health and wellbeing that operate a...

Benefits of confinement feeding and deferred grazing 05.03.2024 31:31

In this episode of the South-West WA Drought Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast, host Shannon Beattie interviews Congellin farmer, Sandra Fowler, and Senior Field Veterinary Officer at the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development, Anna Erikson. They discuss the benefits of confinement feeding and deferred grazing during a dry season and things to consider when implemen...

Managing large spray programs in hot, dry and dusty conditions with Bill Campbell and Jemma Sadler 21.02.2024 29:38

In this episode of the South-West WA Drought Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast, host Shannon Beattie interviews spray application specialist Bill Campbell, from Campbell Ag, and Jemma Sadler, a Goomalling farmer. They talk about managing large spray programs with the hot, dry and dusty conditions experienced this summer.  Water Smart farming manual (PDF) - GRDC Conserving and managing soil m...

Managing risk using head, heart and gut with Planfarm and Nicon Rural Services 07.02.2024 39:52

In the first episode of Season 2 of the South-West WA Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast, host Shannon Beattie chats with Cameron Weeks from Planfarm and Cam Nicholson from Nicon Rural Services about making risky decisions. They discuss knowing about the extremes, and then managing the risks (both good and bad) around those extremes - using head, heart and gut. myFARMSMART: Smart decision mak...

15 years of farming systems changes with DPIRD 22.11.2023 21:43

Episode four of the South-West WA Drought Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast series takes listeners back in time to the drought of 2006-07. DPIRD research scientists Chad Reynolds and Wayne Parker explore the challenges facing growers in the northern-ag region and share some key dry season learnings. The pair talk about their respective families’ experiences in the 2006-07 dry season.  They e...

N bank and retained nutrition after a low crop year with CSBP 22.11.2023 20:14

In episode five of the South-West WA Drought Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast series Host Shannon Beattie and CSBP senior agronomist James Easton discuss considerations for growers when it comes to nitrogen bank and the possibility of retained nutrition after a low crop year. James discusses a range of considerations, highlighting the need to soil test to know your N bank balance after a dry yea...

Livestock in a dry year with Elders and Agrarian 22.11.2023 35:57

In episode six, the final instalment of Season 1 the South-West WA Drought Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast, host Shannon Beattie turns listeners' attention toward livestock. Guests Dean Hubbard, Michael Longford and Ashley Herbert talk about the impact of the dry season on livestock operations on WA farms. The three experts talk at depth on current markets for sheep and cattle, the seasonal con...

Key agronomy tips from 2023 with Crop Circle 10.11.2023 18:32

In episode three of the South-West WA Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast series, host Shannon Beattie delves into the challenges facing growers in the northern agricultural region and explores some key dry season learning with local agronomy consultant, Grant Thompson.  Grant talks about the impact that the low decile season has had on growers in the north. He explores the challenges of crop...

Financial risk and planning in a dry season with Farmanco 10.11.2023 25:53

In episode one of the South-West WA Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast series Hub adoption manager Julianne Hill gives a preview of the line-up of guests and topics covered in the limited podcast series.  Farmanco consultant Greg Easton shares practical tips for managing risk and making smart financial decisions after a dry year. Drawing on his experience from past dry seasons, Greg highlight...

Best Practice Soil Management with DPIRD 10.11.2023 28:33

In episode two of the South-West WA Hub's Dry Season Resources podcast series host Shannon Beattie interviews the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD's) senior soils research scientist Dr Stephen Davies.  Through the conversation, they weigh the cost-benefit of soil amelioration in a dry season through evaporation, water demand, and other drought stress damage....