Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Martin Harries and development officer Dayna Hutchinson
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD research scientist Martin Harries and development officer Dayna Hutchinson, who delve into DPIRD's Western Australia Farming Systems Project.
Martin sheds light on the evolving farming systems in WA's low and medium rainfall areas, highlighting the shift towards intensive cropping and reduced pasture. Listeners discover how the project aims to evaluate the consequences of these changes on nitrogen use efficiency, water use efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Dayna emphasises the project's collaboration with growers and consultants, ensuring its findings and recommendations are applicable and beneficial for farmers. Tune in to gain insights into sustainable farming practices in WA.
Episode Links:
Click here for DPIRD’s webpage on the Western Australia Farming systems project.
Click here for GRDC Research updates paper ‘Improving farming system profitability, management of greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience in the low and medium rainfall zones of WA: Grower perspectives.
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Martin Harries and development officer Dayna Hutchinson
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD research scientist Martin Harries and development officer Dayna Hutchinson, who delve into DPIRD's Western Australia Farming Systems Project.
Martin sheds light on the evolving farming systems in WA's low and medium rainfall areas, highlighting the shift towards intensive cropping and reduced pasture. Listeners discover how the project aims to evaluate the consequences of these changes on nitrogen use efficiency, water use efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Dayna emphasises the project's collaboration with growers and consultants, ensuring its findings and recommendations are applicable and beneficial for farmers. Tune in to gain insights into sustainable farming practices in WA.
Episode Links:
Click here for DPIRD’s webpage on the Western Australia Farming systems project.
Click here for GRDC Research updates paper ‘Improving farming system profitability, management of greenhouse gas emissions and climate resilience in the low and medium rainfall zones of WA: Grower perspectives.