Paddock Chat

The West Midlands Group
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Local knowledge from a paddock near you. Paddock Chat is a West Midlands Group Original Podcast created to support local growers and help solve farming challenges without having to leave the paddock. The West Midlands Group is a not-for-profit grower group located in Dandaragan, two hours North East of Perth. 

  1. 22/02/2024

    Grower Group Conversations (Ep.1) - Reactive events & strategic engagement FEAT. Kelly Angel (BCG)

    The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia. In this four-part series, Simon sits down with other participating grower group representatives to reflect on some of the key learnings from the Soil CRC's Knowledge Sharing Project. In this episode Simon chats to Birchip Cropping Group’s Kelly Angel about reactive events and strategic engagement. The project was led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. For more information visit www.soilcrc.com.au. Support the show

    16 min

  2. 22/02/2024

    Grower Group Conversations (Ep.2) - Engagement with farmers in challenging times FEAT. Diana Fear (CWFS)

    The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia. In this four-part series, Simon sits down with other participating grower group representatives to reflect on some of the key learnings from the Soil CRC's Knowledge Sharing Project. In this episode Simon chats to Central West Farming System’s Diana Fear about engaging with farmers in challenging times. The project was led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. For more information visit www.soilcrc.com.au. Support the show

    17 min

  3. 22/02/2024

    Grower Group Conversations (Ep.3) - Knowledge sharing with the Pasture Walk Series FEAT. Nathan Craig & Melanie Dixon (WMG)

    The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia. In this four-part series, Simon sits down with other participating grower group representatives to reflect on some of the key learnings from the Soil CRC's Knowledge Sharing Project. In this episode Simon chats to his West Midlands Group colleagues Dr Nathan Craig and Melanie Dixon about sharing knowledge and engaging with farmers at their Pasture Walk events. The project was led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. For more information visit www.soilcrc.com.au. Support the show

    16 min

  4. 22/02/2024

    Grower Group Conversations (Ep.4) - Shifting soil and land management narratives FEAT. Joshua Telfer (AIREP)

    The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series is produced and presented by Simon Kruger, project grower group participant and Project Communications Officer at West Midlands Group in Western Australia. In this four-part series, Simon sits down with other participating grower group representatives to reflect on some of the key learnings from the Soil CRC's Knowledge Sharing Project. In this episode Simon chats to AIR EP’s Joshua Telfer about shifting soil and land management narratives. The project was led by Dr Hanabeth Luke from Southern Cross University. For more information visit www.soilcrc.com.au. Support the show

    25 min
  5. Fields From Space: Satellite Imagery and Ground Cover

    25/07/2023

    Fields From Space: Satellite Imagery and Ground Cover

    In this episode of Paddock Chat we sit down with Justin Laycock, who is a Research Scientist at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Justin speaks about how DPIRD and growers across the Wheatbelt have been collaborating to transform ground cover management as we know it. If you would like more information, contact Justin at justin.laycock@dpird.wa.gov.au. Resources: Geoglam RaPP NRInfo National Maps (previously Terria Cube) Terria Cube How To Guide VegMachine Support the show

    17 min
  6. Exploring Australia's Land Market: Insights and Outlook with Vitor Cacula Pistoia

    11/07/2023

    Exploring Australia's Land Market: Insights and Outlook with Vitor Cacula Pistoia

    In this episode of Paddock Chat we sit down with Rabobank Farm Inputs Analyst Vitor Cacula Pistoia to discuss the current land market in Australia. Vitor provides insights into how land values are tracking across the country, the reasons behind the current trends and more importantly, how land values compare in the West Midlands region. Vitor also provides an outlook for the future and what we might expect moving forward. If you missed our earlier episode with Rabobank Senior Strategist for Global Economics & Markets - Australia/New Zealand, Ben Picton, you can listen here. If you would like to contact your local Rabobank branch, you can find them via their website, at the Moora Office - 14A Dandaragan Street, or call them on 9690 8500. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to learn more about the West Midlands Group and how we help support our local farmers and the sustainable future of Agriculture, visit our website at www.wmgroup.org.au or email us at admin@wmgroup.org.au Support the show

    24 min
  7. Weed Wars: The Fenceline Edition

    28/06/2023

    Weed Wars: The Fenceline Edition

    In this week’s episode of Paddock Chat WMG Executive Officer Nathan Craig chats with Bayer Crop Science's Matt Willis about successful strategies for fenceline weed management. Matt speaks about historical applications and management of paddock fencelines, the continual increase in glyphosate resistance, new alternatives and trials with Bayer's Alion©, best practice and the 2023 WMG Spring Field Day Bayer Fenceline Trial. We hope you enjoy this episode, if you would like to learn more about the West Midlands Group and how we help support our local farmers and the sustainable future of Agriculture, visit our website at www.wmgroup.org.au or email us at admin@wmgroup.org.au Support the show

    15 min
  8. "Exploring Global Economics & Markets with Ben Picton: Rising Interest Rates, Consumer Trends, Social License, the Pandemic's Impact and more"

    13/06/2023

    "Exploring Global Economics & Markets with Ben Picton: Rising Interest Rates, Consumer Trends, Social License, the Pandemic's Impact and more"

    "Exploring Global Economics & Markets with Ben Picton: Rising Interest Rates, Consumer Trends, Social License, the Pandemic's Impact and more" Senior Strategist for Global Economics & Markets in the Australia/New Zealand region for Rabobank, Ben Picton, delves into the current economic landscape to cover several key areas impacting the Agricultural industry. If you would like to contact your local Rabobank branch you can find them via their website https://www.rabobank.com.au/ or in the Moora Office at 14A Dandaragan Street, or you can reach them on 9690 8500. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to learn more about the West Midlands Group and how we help support our local farmers and the sustainable future of Agriculture, visit our website at www.wmgroup.org.au or email us at admin@wmgroup.org.au. Support the show

    21 min
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Local knowledge from a paddock near you. Paddock Chat is a West Midlands Group Original Podcast created to support local growers and help solve farming challenges without having to leave the paddock. The West Midlands Group is a not-for-profit grower group located in Dandaragan, two hours North East of Perth. 

Information

  • Creator
    The West Midlands Group
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Paddock Chat
  • Show Website
    Paddock Chat