Paddock Chat

The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia.In this four-part series, Simon sits down with other participating grower group representatives to reflect on some of the key learnings from the Soil CRC's Knowledge Sharing Project.In this episode Simon chats to Birchip Cropping Group’s Kelly Angel about reactive events and strategic engagement.The project was led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. For more information visit www.soilcrc.com.au.Support the show

The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia.In this four-part series, Simon sits down with other participating grower group representatives to reflect on some of the key learnings from the Soil CRC's Knowledge Sharing Project.In this episode Simon chats to Central West Farming System’s Diana Fear about engaging with farmers in challenging times.The project was led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. For more information visit www.soilcrc.com.au.Support the show

The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia.In this four-part series, Simon sits down with other participating grower group representatives to reflect on some of the key learnings from the Soil CRC's Knowledge Sharing Project.In this episode Simon chats to his West Midlands Group colleagues Dr Nathan Craig and Melanie Dixon about sharing knowledge and engaging with farmers at their Pasture Walk events.The project was led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. For more information visit www.soilcrc.com.au.Support the show

The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia.In this four-part series, Simon sits down with other participating grower group representatives to reflect on some of the key learnings from the Soil CRC's Knowledge Sharing Project.In this episode Simon chats to AIR EP’s Joshua Telfer about shifting soil and land management narratives. The project was led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. For more information visit www.soilcrc.com.au.Support the show

In this episode of Paddock Chat we sit down with Justin Laycock, who is a Research Scientist at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.Justin speaks about how DPIRD and growers across the Wheatbelt have been collaborating to transform ground cover management as we know it. If you would like more information, contact Justin at justin.laycock@dpird.wa.gov.au. Resources:Geoglam RaPPNRInfoNational Maps (previously Terria Cube)Terria Cube How To GuideVegMachineSupport the show

In this episode of Paddock Chat we sit down with Rabobank Farm Inputs Analyst Vitor Cacula Pistoia to discuss the current land market in Australia. Vitor provides insights into how land values are tracking across the country, the reasons behind the current trends and more importantly, how land values compare in the West Midlands region. Vitor also provides an outlook for the future and what we might expect moving forward. If you missed our earlier episode with Rabobank Senior Strategist for Global Economics & Markets - Australia/New Zealand, Ben Picton, you can listen here. If you would like to contact your local Rabobank branch, you can find them via their website, at the Moora Office - 14A Dandaragan Street, or call them on 9690 8500.We hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to learn more about the West Midlands Group and how we help support our local farmers and the sustainable future of Agriculture, visit our website at www.wmgroup.org.au or email us at admin@wmgroup.org.auSupport the show

In this week’s episode of Paddock Chat WMG Executive Officer Nathan Craig chats with Bayer Crop Science's Matt Willis about successful strategies for fenceline weed management.Matt speaks about historical applications and management of paddock fencelines, the continual increase in glyphosate resistance, new alternatives and trials with Bayer's Alion©, best practice and the 2023 WMG Spring Field Day Bayer Fenceline Trial.We hope you enjoy this episode, if you would like to learn more about the West Midlands Group and how we help support our local farmers and the sustainable future of Agriculture, visit our website at www.wmgroup.org.au or email us at admin@wmgroup.org.auSupport the show

"Exploring Global Economics & Markets with Ben Picton: Rising Interest Rates, Consumer Trends, Social License, the Pandemic's Impact and more"Senior Strategist for Global Economics & Markets in the Australia/New Zealand region for Rabobank, Ben Picton, delves into the current economic landscape to cover several key areas impacting the Agricultural industry.If you would like to contact your local Rabobank branch you can find them via their website https://www.rabobank.com.au/ or in the Moora Office at 14A Dandaragan Street, or you can reach them on 9690 8500.We hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to learn more about the West Midlands Group and how we help support our local farmers and the sustainable future of Agriculture, visit our website at www.wmgroup.org.au or email us at admin@wmgroup.org.au.Support the show

In this episode of Paddock Chat, we speak with Anna Cornell from NACC NRM about the 'Growing Great Ground' project. The project aims to combat wind erosion and enhance on-farm biodiversity in the northern agricultural region.Anna, who has a personal connection to the region, shares her passion for making a positive impact on her community and the environment.Anna discusses how workshops and other events have played a crucial role in educating producers about new technologies and sustainable practices. These activities have contributed to a wider adoption of effective strategies, resulting in increased ground cover and native vegetation.The 'Growing Great Ground' project, in collaboration with the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC) and the Australian Government’s Regional Land Partnerships initiative of the National Landcare Program, is dedicated to fostering sustainable land management practices and promoting biodiversity conservation, creating a lasting positive impact on the region.Support the show

In this episode of Paddock Chat, WMG Executive Officer Nathan Craig sat down with Reagan Manns from RSM Australia to talk through the federal budget handed down on 9 May 2023. While this was considered a pretty tame budget, there were a few tweaks that snuck in at the last minute, including updates to the instant write-off threshold and taxing of profit in superannuation funds. For more information on this topic or to contact Reagan directly, reach out to Reagan.Manns@rsm.com.au or call 9652 2380. Earlier podcast episodes with RSM can be found herehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1067260/12115179https://www.buzzsprout.com/1067260/9994925Support the show