Regional Update - Joe Koch, Flinders Ranges, SA

About this episode

In this episode, Joe Koch discusses his farming experiences in the Flinders Ranges, including challenges with various weeds.

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode of Regional Update, we're joined by Joe Koch, a grower from the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Joe and his family run a mixed "crops and chops" operation in separate high and low rainfall zones. With a rare wet start (200ml from the end of March - April!) under their belts, they've been faced with higher numbers of ryegrass, barley grass, marshmallow weed, capeweed and milk thistle! Joe has been keeping busy on...

People in this episode

Guest: Joe Koch

Topics covered

• agriculture
• weed management
• regional farming
• mixed farming
• crop production

Keywords

• ryegrass
• barley grass
• marshmallow weed
• capeweed
• milk thistle
• farming
• South Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Flinders Ranges, South Australia

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