In this episode of Risk Wise, Jake Giles speaks with John Richardson from lower Eyre Peninsula about managing risk in a high-rainfall, waterlogging-prone farming system.
John farms in partnership with his brother Stuart between Yallunda Flat and Tumby Bay, where variable soils, hilly country and poorly structured clay subsoils mean too much moisture can be just as limiting as not enough. He explains how the 2026 season is unfolding, the impact of waterlogging on wheat, canola and pastures, and how rainfall patterns influence nitrogen decisions and yield potential.
The conversation also explores the value of faba beans and legumes in reducing reliance on synthetic nitrogen, how mixed farming helps spread seasonal risk, and why building a more resilient nitrogen buffer in the soil is a long-term goal for the business.
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