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WeedSmart Week Dalby
Local growers and agronomists will share practical solutions to maximise crop yields whilst reducing the weed seed bank.
The program consists of a forum day, a machinery expo and farm visits in Queensland’s Western Downs to see how forward-thinking growers are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to minimise the impact of herbicide resistance on their businesses.
When: 7 – 8 February 2023
Where: Dalby and surrounds
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S08E01: Regional Update – WeedSmart Week Dalby Preview
In this podcast, we catch up with WeedSmart Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh and grower Jordan Anderson on what to expect at WeedSmart Week Dalby. Read More...
Podcast
S07E23: Dealing with a wet harvest
In this episode, we catch-up with an expert from each cropping region in the eastern states to get insights on dealing with a wet harvest. Read More...
Fact Sheet
Mixing and batching for agricultural chemical application technical guide
Avoid chemical mixing errors and see how growers are setting up their batching systems for added efficiencies. Read More...
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How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?
Many herbicide-tolerant pulse varieties are very specific in their tolerance to different active ingredients, even from the same mode of action group. Read More...
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Beating herbicide resistant weeds in the Northern region
Attend WeedSmart Week in Dalby on 7 and 8 February for practical insights into tactics that are proven to keep herbicide resistance at bay. Read More...
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How can I use the WeedSmart Big 6 to keep old chemistry working?
Any herbicide program that relies heavily on one or two herbicide modes of action for a target weed is bound to fail eventually. Read More...
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Nutrien Ag Solutions invests in WeedSmart
WeedSmart values the vital role of agronomists in keeping sustainable herbicide use at the forefront of modern agricultural practice. Read More...
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Caution required when retaining rain-affected seed
To avoid poor germination and low vigour crops, retain seed from fertile paddocks and avoid diseased, sprouted or weather-damaged grain. Read More...
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WeedSmart Week returns to Queensland
Growers and agronomists are invited to attend WeedSmart Week when the event returns to Queensland in February 2023. Read More...
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Best seed, best establishment, fewer weeds
Sowing large canola seed, regardless of the cultivar, is key to strong early crop growth and the crop’s ability to compete with weeds. Read More...
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How does crop competition support other weed control tactics?
Crop competition is a quiet achiever in weed control that also has a synergistic effect when applied with other tactics. Read More...