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Dry Season Resources Podcast

The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub is dedicated to sharing information that supports growers in preparing for dry seasons.

On the Hub’s Dry Season Resources podcast, we chat with farmers and industry experts about preparing for a dry season. Topics covered range from early planning to tactical decision-making as the season changes throughout the year and setting up for the following season.

Find the latest episodes of the Dry Season Resources podcast below. Subscribe to the Hub’s podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

S2E21 Land access options amid rising land prices

13 November 202432:06

Join Carly Veitch, farm management consultant at AgAsset and President of the Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants (AAAC), along with Ian Donaldson, senior manager of rural valuations at Rabobank, as they delve into the dynamics behind soaring land prices.

S2E20 Navigating extreme seasonal variability in WA’s Wheatbelt

30 October 202429:21

In this episode, Coorow farmer Rod Birch and Yuna farmer Jess Grove share their experiences managing extreme seasonal variability in Western Australia’s northern wheatbelt.

S2E19 Dry seeding strategies: tackling risk amidst changing rainfall patterns

16 October 202428:05

In this episode, we explore how changing rainfall patterns are reshaping seeding strategies and risk management across Australia. We are joined by Rachel May, Farming Systems Adoption Officer for the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub, and Peter Newman, farm business consultant with Planfarm.

S2E18 Autonomous spraying to preserve soil moisture in the northern Wheatbelt

2 October 202429:21

Mullewa farmer John Flannagan and Tom Holcombe, Field Operations Lead at SwarmFarm Robotics, discuss the benefits of using autonomous spraying technology in WA's northern wheatbelt.

S2E17 Diverse pastures for year-round feed security

18 September 202426:54

In this episode, we explore strategies to navigate the evolving challenges of livestock management while boosting productivity and system resilience. Chapman Valley farmer Jason Stokes shares his approach to managing seasonal variability. Daniel Real from DPIRD delves into the Feed365 and Pasture365 projects.

S2E16 Case studies unveil top drought preparedness strategies of Aussie farmers

4 September 202435:32

Join Ben White from Kondinin Group and Kelly Cussons from Cussons Media as they dive into four compelling case studies showcasing innovative drought resilience strategies employed by farmers across Australia.

S2E15 MyClimateView: how past and projected climate data can support on-farm decision making

21 August 202427:06

Join us as we dive into how MyClimateView is empowering growers to make informed decisions in the face of a changing climate. In this episode, Stephanie Dickson from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and Jen Riseley from Pomewest share insights on leveraging historical and predicted climate data tailored to specific regions and crop types.

S2E14 Virtual fencing: breaking down boundaries in livestock grazing

7 August 202428:29

Our guests today are Esperance farmer Scott Wandel and Andrew Zipsin from Gallagher. Scott is currently trialling the Gallagher eShepherd neck bands on his farm and has observed numerous benefits, including improved pasture management and reduced labour.

S2E13 Financial considerations at key decision-making times of the year

24 July 202430:18

Join Farmanco consultant Ben Curtis and West River farmer Joel Ebert as they delve into crucial agronomic decision-making periods, covering topics like top-up nitrogen, grain selling, and fungicide use. They also explore the emotional decisions farmers face, including land purchases and succession planning.