🌱 Thinking about deep ripping, spading or clay spreading—but wondering if it will actually pay? Join Emeritus Professor Richard Bell, one of Australia's leading experts in sandy soils, at MSF's Making Soil Amelioration Pay in the Mallee forum. Along with other leading researchers and growers who have firsthand experience implementing soil amelioration in Mallee farming systems. Through practical presentations and real farmer case studies, you'll gain valuable insights into what has worked, what challenges were encountered and how to maximise your return on investment. 📍 The Precinct, Loxton 📅 Friday 26 June 2026 ⏰ 9.30am – 4.00pm 🔗 bit.ly/3CnxEJ7 Discover what decades of research have taught us about: ✔ Sandy soil constraints that limit productivity ✔ Soil amendments and crop responses ✔ The role of soil water in driving returns ✔ Where soil amelioration is most likely to deliver long-term benefits Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and real-world experience that could help you make smarter soil investment decisions. @DAFFgov @SoilCRC @CSIRO @SA_PIRSA #SoilAmelioration #Agronomy #MalleeFarming #SoilHealth #SandySoils

🌱 The best soil investment starts with the right diagnosis. 🤔Thinking about or currently undertaking deep ripping, spading, clay spreading or other soil improvement strategies? Join MSF, researchers and experienced growers at 'Making Soil Amelioration Pay in the Mallee' and learn how to identify constraints, match treatments and maximise returns. 📍 The Precinct, Loxton 📅 Friday 26th June, 2026 ⏰ 9.30am – 4.00pm (followed by refreshments) Whether you're considering soil amelioration for the first time or refining your approach, this event will provide valuable research findings and practical insights to support informed decision-making. @jock_mcneil @WNickolls @kentonp_ag @DAFFgov @SoilCRC @CSIRO @SA_PIRSA #MalleeFarming #SoilAmelioration #SandySoils

Dry saline soils causing production losses? We welcome responses from farmers with dry saline (magnesia) patches on farm 👉🏻Survey link via tr.ee/T6DoLK @GRDCSouth @UnfsNorth @EPLandscapeSA @SA_PIRSA @MSFMallee @AgSolutionsOz #InsightExtension #NYLandscapeBoard

🚜 Mallee farmers, what matters most to you? This year's MSF Mallee Research Updates highlighted a clear message: growers want local trials, practical tools and real-world solutions that support better paddock decisions. Your feedback helps shape the research and events we deliver. 💬 What's one topic you'd like to see more research on? #MSFEvents #MalleeFarming #LocalTrials #FarmerDrivenResearch

🌾 Launch your career where research meets real-world farming. Join MSF's Regional Internship in Farming Systems and Applied Grains Research & Extension. Work alongside growers, researchers and industry leaders tackling challenges in low rainfall farming systems across the SA, VIC and NSW Mallee. 🚜 Field trials & applied research 📊 Data collection & analysis 🌱 Grower engagement 🎤 Field days & industry events 🌾 Regional Internship | Tailem Bend, SA 📅 Applications close 30 June 👉 msfp.org.au/operations-hub/ Build your skills. Grow your network. Help shape the future of Australian agriculture. #AgCareers #GraduateProgram #GrainsResearch #AgriculturalResearch #BroadacreFarming #MalleeFarming

🌾 We're Hiring! 🌾 Mallee Sustainable Farming is looking for a Senior Technical Officer to join our growing Research Program. This role offers the opportunity to work across the SA, VIC and NSW Mallee, helping deliver practical, regionally focused research that supports productive, resilient and profitable farming systems. 📍 Loxton, SA (or surrounds) 🌱 Field trials | Grower engagement | Applied research 📅 Applications close 19 June, 5pm ACST More info👉 msfp.org.au/operations-hub/ #AgCareers #AgricultureJobs #ResearchJobs #MalleeFarming

🚜 Yield isn't the only measure of success. At this year's MSF Mallee Research Updates, growers ranked profit and business resilience above yield alone, with timing and input efficiency also key factors. 🎯 Good farming = profitable, resilient decisions that stand up in tough seasons. #MSFEvents #FarmBusiness #Resilience #Agronomy #MalleeFarming

🚜 Is VRT worth the long-term effort? Local growers Luke & Robert share what they’ve learned from years of using Variable Rate Technology: 🌱 Understanding paddock variability 📊 Improving input decisions 💡 Building confidence with data over time 🎥 Hear directly from growers putting VRT into practice: Luke 👉 loom.ly/5jIRFhk Robert 👉 loom.ly/YmielWk @MRLandscapeSA @SADroughtHub #PrecisionAg #MSFProjects #MalleeFarmers #VRT #ClimateSmartAgriculture

MSF’s Mallee Research Updates and workshops are delivering positive impact across the region! Across 9 workshops in February and March 2026, 165 survey respondents took part, and the total cropped area represented by respondents was estimated at 178,000 ha. These workshop outcomes are reaching the people making real paddock and business decisions across the Mallee. #MSF #MalleeResearchUpdate #Mallee #WorkshopImpact

🌾 Nominations are now open for the David Roget Award. Recognising leaders who continue David Roget’s legacy of sustainable agriculture, collaboration and taking research from the lab into the paddock. Do you know someone keeping the dream alive? 📩 Nominate now: msfp.org.au/david-roget-awar… #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #Leadership

🌾Two days to go: #GrainAutomate Farmers’ Yarn Live On Air! Join us for this free session talking about real on-farm automation practical insights for decision-making. 🎙️ David Finlay – soil moisture sensing & automated seeding 🎙️ Chris Heinjus – managing commodity price risk 📅 Thurs 9 April, 5–6pm AEST Register now or jump in on Thursday using this link 👇 🔗 bit.ly/3OqClei

FUEL & FERT WEBINAR #2: Whilst the fuel and fertiliser supply issues continue, GPSA endeavours to keep growers informed and up to date with the latest information. In our second Webinar, at 2pm tomorrow, hear from speakers Rowan Lee from The Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association (ACAPMA) and Rebecca Duff from @MellorOlsson, who will be providing advice on contracts and force majeure. Register: bit.ly/FuelandFert2

Join us at Bowhill tomorrow (18 March) or Thursday 19 March at Lameroo! Check out the MSF website Events page for more details and to register

🚜Pre-seeding workshops this week 🌱Input costs high, every decision counts. Local VRT results are showing clear gains by matching inputs to soil types & potential being seen on local farms. Using past seasons’ data to plan smarter inputs. Join us Bowhill 18th Lameroo 19th 👇🔗

Pre-seeding workshops still to come tomorrow (Wednesday 18 March) at Bowhill and Thursday 19 March at Lameroo

🌱Not every part of your paddock needs the same inputs. Our new VRT fact sheet explains how to: ✔ Identify variability ✔ Create management zones ✔ Build variable rate maps using AgriSolve. 📄 Read Factsheet 👉 bit.ly/4uj9CZb 🚜 More Resources 👉 bit.ly/4bimiqe Join us next week to start or keep going on your VRT Journey! Pre-seeding workshops Mannum | Bowhill | Lameroo👉 bit.ly/3CnxEJ7 @MRLandscapeSA @SADroughtHub #VRT #PrecisionAg #SmartFarming #AgTech

Great discussion today at Karoonda MRU @CropDoctor54 @WeedSmartAU & @PennyRo25927708 sharing insights on 2025 MSF trials & lentil weed mge. Join us tomorrow @ #BrownsWell to hear the latest on lentil weed control, Gazania’s & pulse grain marketing. 🎟️👉 msfp.org.au/event/mallee-res…

🌱 Reminder – MSF MRU's in SA this wk 📍 Karoonda – 11 Mar 👉 bit.ly/46IJug1 📍 Browns Well – 12 Mar 👉 bit.ly/46CQsmW Hear the latest 2025 MSF trial results and practical insights to help plan your 2026 season — covering crop establishment, lentil weeds, pulses, soil stabilisation & risk management. @SADroughtHub @MRLandscapeSA @GRDCSouth @CSIRO @WeedSmartAU @latrobe #MSFEvents #MalleeFarming

MRU’s done across Vic & NSW this week. We look forward to seeing you in SA next week. Bringing new speakers & research topics relevant to your area. Karoonda 11th & Browns well 12th March. More info 👉 bit.ly/3CnxEJ7 @MRLandscapeSA @SADroughtHub @CSIRO @SoilCRC @SA_PIRSA @latrobe @Bunge @WeedSmartAU

MRU’s this week connecting VIC farmers with the people behind the research 🌱 From Dareton - Murrayville - Manangatang to Millewa thanks to all who joined us so far & contributed to the discussion. Join us in SA next week msfp.org.au/events/