Southern Dirt Podcast April 2020

Southern Dirt Podcast produced in conjunction with Bayer Crop Science.

Craig White of Bayer Australia Market Development chats with Hannah Lalor, Peel Region Project Officer for Southern Dirt about the Peel Region, FREE Southern Dirt MEMBERSHIP for Peel growers, food producers and processors until August 2021 proudly supported by Peel Development Commission and the exciting industries that exist within the Peel Region of Western Australia. https://www.peel.wa.gov.au/
Hannah talks about some key COVID-19 related issues including regional border closures, Tele-health, wage subsidies and farm policy assistance and support that Southern Dirt can provide members. COVID-19 Resources: https://southerndirt.com.au/covid-19-resources/

Farmer and inventor Ray Harrington talks about the history of Flax (Linseed) in the Southern Dirt region, with exciting projects and trials undertaken and planned to develop this crop as a valuable source of food, oil and fibre, adding diversity to cropping systems and value-add in the regions. This project is supported by GRDC www.grdc.com.au
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Bayer is a strong supporter of grower groups and industry associations right around Australia: www.crop.bayer.com.au