Dryland farmer (Kyalite), husband and father four boys. interested in tech, soil health, brews and trying (in vain) to make a quid. Go the mighty Geelong Cats
Balranald, New South Wales
Joined June 2014
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Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
Free Connectivity Workshop coming to Tooleybuc
We're pleased to support a free connectivity workshop coming to Tooleybuc, delivered by Connected Farms and funded by GRDC (Grains Research and Development Corporation).
ποΈMonday 12 October
β²οΈ7:30am β 11:30am (including breakfast)
π Country Club Hotel, Tooleybuc
The half-day session offers grain growers, agronomists and farm managers practical, independent guidance on closing on-farm connectivity gaps and building the foundations needed for digital tools, telematics and automation-ready machinery.
Free to attend - limited places. Register now: connectedfarms.co/f2f-workshβ¦
@theGRDC @ConnectedFarms
Please support this GoFundMe by donating or sharing β every bit of help makes a difference. gofund.me/cf73df670
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
π Buy it, repair it or wait?
When it comes to machinery, the right decision can make a big difference to your bottom line.
Join MSF in Lameroo on Friday 11th Sep to test our new Machinery Replacement & Gross Margin Platform, explore your own βwhat if?β scenarios and discover practical RiskWi$e strategies for making smarter decisions under uncertainty.
π» Bring your laptop π Test the numbers π€ Make a more informed choice
π²RSVP π bit.ly/4xg4llu
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Fri 11th Sep | β²οΈ8.45amβ1pm | πLameroo FC | Lunch provided
@GRDCSouth @CSIRO @MRLandscapeSA @SADroughtHub
@rosypinered @Steery36 @Needsy33 @Harry_Brown95
#Machinery #Decisions #Riskwise
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
Donald Trump here in broad daylight showing how he wins things watch the caddie βcheat helperβ with the blue sleeves.
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
π± Lentils don't compete well with weeds, but smart planning can make all the difference.
ποΈ In Part 1 of our latest #MSFFarmTalk, Chris Davey explores crop rotation, soil constraints and the WeedSmart Big 6 to help set lentil crops up for success.
π§ Listen now: loom.ly/-4y2PV0
Stay tuned for Part 2!
@MRLandscapeSA @CropDoctor54 @WeedSmartAU #MSFFarmTalk #Lentils #WeedSmart #IntegratedWeedManagement
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
π± Would you spend thousands on soil amelioration without hearing from someone who's already done it?
Hear a snippet of Jock McNeil's journey π then join other local growers and leading researchers this Friday in Loxton to learn what works, what doesn't and how to make every soil investment count.
π The Precinct, Loxton
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Friday 26 June 2026
β° 9.30am β 4.00pm
π bit.ly/3CnxEJ7
@SoilCRC @jock_mcneil @ausgov @SA_PIRSA @theGRDC @CSIRO
#SoilAmelioration #MalleeFarming #Agronomy
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
Ever wondered about the benefits of Veris mapping? π€
Tune into the latest MSF Farm Talk episode ποΈ with Jordan Ball as he explains how this technology can help farmers save money on lime and improve crop yields. ππΏ
Get the inside scoop on making smarter input decisions.
Listen now β loom.ly/BPc7BNY π§
Episode supported by @MRLandscapeSA
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
π Dareton First Up for MSFβs Research Updates
π±Hear the latest long-term trial results, soil management after drought, weed strategies to reduce costs, lentil decision tools & insights into carbon farming including how VRT πcan support on-farm emissions management. @GRDCSouth @llsnsw @SADroughtHub @MRLandscapeSA @SA_PIRSA @SoilCRC @GGA_WA
π Thurs 26th Feb at Dareton, NSW
βοΈ 8.40am - 2 pm Fully Catered
π Free register now π bit.ly/3OQMRv6
ALT Ed Scott Presenting & Penny Roberts talking about Lentils in the paddock.
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
Test strips. Tough seasons. Real VRT insights. π±
3 growers share how VRT test strips are helping validate fertiliser rates across variable soil zones & why paddock data matters. @SADroughtHub @MRLandscapeSA
π§Podcast: loom.ly/ftPVcD0
π Blog: loom.ly/hMYGegk
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
π± Sandy soils holding your crops back?
MSFβs project digs into long-term soil amelioration results across the Mallee are showing how deep disturbance + organic matter are boosting soil carbon, resilience and yields. @daffgov @AgEngUniSA
ποΈCase studyπ loom.ly/c8IVpms
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
It's on SBS in Aus with ads! We are hoping to have wider TVOD access, it depends partly on our distributor, will check if Aus is coming for Prime.
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πNew Podcastπ§
Part 2 is here! Curiosity to Commitment β Farmers Navigating Ag Tech Adoption
π²Curious about autonomy? πSee how @SwarmFarm Robotics are turning ideas into action on-farm.πListen to Part 2 of the MSF Farm Talk Podcastπ loom.ly/CPguEo8 @thegrdc @SPAA_Inc
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
Looking for a HC truck driver at Manangatang. Carting mostly from paddock to silo. Unfortunately the guy that we had lined up to drive our truck for harvest pulled out today. Starting this week once the crops dry out.
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See how metribuzin-tolerant lentils and new lupin and chickpea varieties are performing this season at our Kooloonong Natya Crop Walk β Tues 19 Aug.
grdc.com.au/events/list/2025β¦
@JasonBrand
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
The GIANTS will unveil prized number four pick Sara Howley in Saturdayβs blockbuster season opener against Essendon in Canberra π
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π§ New MSF FarmTalk pod - Cutting Through the Carbon Clutter
with Amanda Schapel @SA_PIRSA about what matters most when it comes to soil carbon. No fluff β just practical info for farmers.
π Take a listen here: loom.ly/PGFkJaQ #101SoilsQu #SoilsConnect @SAGrainTrust
Gavin Howley π¦ retweeted
π§ New #MSFFarmTalk pod. Salinity + Drought - What Every Farmer Should Know. Chris McDonough explains dry saline land and what to expect in tough years.ποΈ loom.ly/kAZVOaQ-
π§ Decision Tree: loom.ly/orgl1KQ
π FAQs: loom.ly/P_TPXWA @SAGrainTrust
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