Andrew Smith
@FarmSystSci
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Soils, agronomy and farming systems scientist. Passions: supported decision making, diverse systems, productive soils, climate challenges, rural communities.
Adelaide, South Australia
Joined April 2020
Out in the paddock … errr, feeding pens! A terrific day out discussing crop-livestock systems with Brenton Kroehn at Borung Poll Merino Stud. Who would have imagined so many similarities between Kanni, Cambodia and Laos?!?! @ACIARAustralia @CrawfordFund @DentonLab
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Farming opportunity near Bendigo 450mm Ave rainfall. We have all necessary machinery/equipment and 4br house. Potential to purchase 750ac on terms + lease/sharefarm 800ac + following year another neighbouring 1000ac is available. Immediate start. Ideal start for someone?
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A UK city council which banned the weedkiller glyphosate is reconsidering its policy after finding manual removal of weeds ineffective, costly, and time-consuming. https://t.co/SQfwqWHVk7
bbc.co.uk
The council says relying on manual removal has been ineffective and costly since its city-wide ban.
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Sydney to Hobart Yacht race is hyped every year as one of Australia’s great sporting events. But I am yet to meet anyone who cares one bit. At all!
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ACIAR is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic individual for the on-going position of Regional Manager, Laos/Cambodia/Myanmar, based at the Australian Embassy in Lao PDR 🇱🇦 🇦🇺 Applications close 27 Dec 2023, 5:30 PM (ICT). Apply at ➡️ https://t.co/Yf5ad1vGHh
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An unsuccessful attempt to convert @DonaldSye15554 from pulses to pastures. Thanks for your help Don. @DentonLab
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The Mallee surely has some of the best farmers in the world. Less than 100mm rainfall this season near Lowbank and still some good looking crops around our trials. 💪🌾
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I am really thrilled to be working with Dorin, James, Bill and Alex on exploring ways to improve the productivity, sustainability and profitability of mixed farming systems in NE Vic. 🐑🌾🍀🚜@GuptaDorin @agronomeiste @Redsigning22
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An early end to trials near Cleve. Dry conditions but arrowleaf clover and serradella hanging on for dear life if a summer shower comes along and showing promise for next year.
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Looking for impact-driven PhD research? 📢 We have an exciting PhD scholarship opportunity at @UniofAdelaide to work with industry to improve harvest logistics as part of #OneBasinCRC: https://t.co/g63IWcNLqO Applications close end September. #DecisionAgriculture @UofA_SET
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Lotsa Margurita French Serradella to sustain livestock systems and improve drought resilience.
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A day well spent in the gorgeous sunshine doing some field work. A rough start to the season but pastures are away now. Well done Dorji on the mower @SADroughtHub
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Thanks @tryFLINTpro for the opportunity to undertake a really rewarding consultancy. We made some great progress on developing tools and processes for GHG emissions accounting & soil carbon - real game changers coming up for monitoring, reporting and verification of ag carbon.
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Melbourne comes alive for the World Cup
After 3am in the middle of the Melbourne CBD! 🤯 Fed Square looks a movie scene. Unreal. #AUSDEN #Socceroos
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🎙️ NEW PODCAST 'GRDC in Conversation' with farmer/farm consultant Bill Long. He's worked with some top Aussie farmers, flown himself around the country in his Cessna & developed training programs based on human decision-making. With @Olilelievre ▶️ https://t.co/NsTCh4oCUf
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Applications for our $20mil infrastructure program are now open until Dec 21. @nigehart25 said this would ensure those interested in applying aren’t disadvantaged by uncontrollable circumstances, like the extreme weather events across eastern Aus: https://t.co/LbalKVbj1X
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A GRDC investment into #latesown #wheat and #barley in WA is showing promise for growers impacted by autumn and winter #waterlogging. @Stirlings2Coast @SEPWA_ag @FBG_Jerramungup @NutrienAg @SEAgroResearch @QuentenKnight Read more: https://t.co/G86LbNh1mK
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🎙️ GRDC podcast What recovery options are there after waterlogging occurs in your crop? Join @gduff_sfs to listen to her research that aims to help by focusing on spring sown recovery options & nutrition management. Listen now ▶️ https://t.co/68zbDZmqqz
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