Grower Group Alliance

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.

22 November 202321:42
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.
10 November 202318:32
Agronomy consultant, Grant Thompson, talks about the impact that the low decile season has had on growers in the north. He explores the challenges of crop health, the opportunity to incorporate N up against low, infrequent rainfall, and unseasonably hot August days coupled with a warm dry end of the season.
10 November 202328:33
DPIRD Senior Soils Research Scientist, Dr Stephen Davies, discusses the cost-benefit of soil amelioration in a dry season through evaporation, water demand, and other drought stress damage. He shares his risk mitigation tips including shorter season crops, managing inputs, and chasing early moisture.
10 November 202325:52
Farmanco farm management consultant, Greg Easton, shares some tips for making sound financial decisions and discusses ways to manage risk after a dry year.