Better Frost Decisions April 2024 Podcast

MSF Farm Talk Podcast

Navigating Frost Management: Insights and Strategies for the 2024 Season

This episode of the Better Frost Decisions podcast series delves into reflections on the 2023 season's frost experiences and discusses innovative frost management strategies for the upcoming 2024 season. Hosted by Paige Cross of Mallee Sustainable Farming, the episode features conversations with Mallee farmers Andrew Hanson and Brian Peter, who share their approaches to mitigating frost damage through farm management practices and crop selection.

Additionally, pulse researcher Sarah Day from SARDI explores the role of legumes in frost management and offers advice for incorporating pulses into farming strategies to combat frost risks.

The discussions cover personal anecdotes, the implementation of diverse farming methods to lessen frost impact, and the importance of continuous adaptation and strategic planning in farming operations.

00:00 Welcome to the Better Frost Decisions Podcast Series for 2024

00:52 Insights from Andrew Hansen: A Mallee Farmer's Frost Management

06:21 Brian Peter's Experience with Frost in 2023 and Future Strategies

09:33 Expert Advice from Sarah Day on Pulses and Frost Management

14:23 Concluding Thoughts and Looking Ahead to 2024

This podcast has been created as part of the GRDC project "Applying current knowledge to inform grower decision making to mitigate the impact of frost, now and in the future". (MSF2007-001SAX).

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