After a dry season In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk podcast, host Nick Paltridge sits down with soil fertility specialist Sean Mason to discuss optimising fertiliser strategies after a challenging 2024 season. 

They cover the critical importance of identifying nutrient-responsive soils to maximise returns on nitrogen and phosphorus inputs, the use of various data layers like NDVI and yield maps for precision agriculture, and the evolving strategies of variable rate technology (VRT).

Sean Mason also highlights the relevance of Phosphorus Buffering Index (PBI) and best practices for avoiding fertiliser toxicity, particularly in lentils.

The episode wraps up with practical advice on managing residual herbicides and maintaining root health to ensure a productive 2025 season.

00:00 Introduction Rethinking Fertiliser Strategy

00:09 Welcome to MSF Farm Talk Podcast

00:12 Expert Insights: Nutrition Decisions Post-2024

00:51 Understanding Nutrient Responsive Soils

01:57 Data Layers for Crop Performance

03:47 Variable Rate Technology Evolution

04:53 Phosphorus Buffering Index and Fertiliser Application

07:29 Root Health and Fertiliser Toxicity

11:19 Managing Residual Herbicides

12:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This episode is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board through funding from the landscape levies. 

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