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Opportunities and challenges of deep sowing

S3E4 Opportunities and challenges of deep sowing

12 March 202525:04

CSIRO Plant Physiologist Dr Sarah Rich and Facey Group CEO Tina Astbury discuss the Future Drought Fund project “Improving Sowing Opportunities for Increased Farm Resilience in a Changing Climate”. They explore the potential of deep sowing, the current opportunities for adoption, and what’s on the horizon for this practice.

The episode delves into the mixed success of recent trials, highlighting that deep sowing isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution — it depends on soil type, seasonal conditions, and logistical considerations. Given its opportunistic nature, the discussion unpacks what’s needed to make deep sowing work effectively and when it offers the greatest benefits for farmers.

This episode is brought to you by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub and is hosted by Shannon Beattie.

Additional resources

Getting deep and meaningful with canola and wheat – GRDC Ground Cover

Long Coleoptile Project – Facey Group

Evaluating Deep Sowing of Oats in WA Production Systems – Facey Group

Long coleoptile wheats – for deep seeding and optimising sowing window options – GRDC

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Date Published

12/03/2025

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This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

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