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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.

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. The conversation highlights how these technologies have not only boosted operational efficiency but also helped conserve valuable soil moisture.

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. These case studies are part of a comprehensive, farmer-focused extension and adoption program designed to uncover and share the most effective drought resilience techniques, strategies, and technologies in use today.

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.

S2E12 Business first: A decade of on-farm changes through the Drought Pilot program

10 July 202425:50

Farmers Tony White, from Miling, and Peter Daw, from Ravensthorpe, share the strategies they have incorporated into their farm businesses since completing the Western Australia Drought Pilot program over a decade ago.

S2E11 Silage, is it all it’s wrapped up to be?

26 June 202426:06

In this episode, we catch up with Dan Parnell, Regional Extension Officer at Western Dairy, and Borden farmer Paul O’Meehan to delve into the world of silage. Silage isn't widely used in the Wheatbelt, but Paul has been growing and utilising it near Borden for many years, and opened one pit after 5 years. Dan delivers TopFodder workshops, which focus on producing high-quality silage and hay.

S2E10 Profitable grazing systems to manage drought in the Southern Rangelands

12 June 202431:04

Brad Plunkett and Christophe D’Abbadie, both economists at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), have conducted extensive research on profitable and sustainable rangeland management systems in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

S2E9 Your weather questions answered

29 May 202424:46

In this episode, we are joined by Meredith Guthrie from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Michaela Alexander from the Bureau of Meteorology. Together, they discuss various weather tools that can help us gain deeper insights into our forecasts.

S2E8 Alternative feed sources for livestock in a dry year

15 May 202427:00

Joining us are Hayley Norman, a pasture researcher from CSIRO, and Emily Stretch, a farmer from Kojonup. They talk about the impact of the current dry season on livestock operations on WA farms and share alternative feed options farmers can consider.