WeedSmart provides solutions to control crop weeds using our ‘Big 6’ principles, utilising herbicide, mechanical and cultural tactics.
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WeedSmart Big 6
The WeedSmart Big 6 are a set of chemical, mechanical and cultural tactics to help growers control crop weeds and fight herbicide resistance. The Big 6 include:
- Rotate crops and pastures
- Increase crop competition
- Mix and rotate herbicides
- Optimise spray efficacy
- Stop weed seed set
- Implement harvest weed seed control
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Effective fleabane double-knocks tested in Western Australia
Trials in WA show registered knock-down mixes can provide over 95% control of mature flaxleaf fleabane plants and reduce seed viability. Read More...
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Paddock Talk #18 Group 2 stewardship and Breaking the imi-spiral
Listen to two news items: Using Group 2 herbicides wisely & Breaking out of imi-resistance in SA farming systems Read More...
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How can I avoid getting stuck in an imi herbicide cycle?
It is easy to get caught up in the ‘imi-spiral’. Strategic and less frequent use is the key to keeping Group 2 herbicides as a viable option. Read More...
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Effective fleabane double-knocks tested in Western Australia
Trials in WA show registered knock-down mixes can provide over 95% control of mature flaxleaf fleabane plants and reduce seed viability. Read More...
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Paddock Talk #18 Group 2 stewardship and Breaking the imi-spiral
Listen to two news items: Using Group 2 herbicides wisely & Breaking out of imi-resistance in SA farming systems Read More...
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How can I avoid getting stuck in an imi herbicide cycle?
It is easy to get caught up in the ‘imi-spiral’. Strategic and less frequent use is the key to keeping Group 2 herbicides as a viable option. Read More...
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Fallow residuals and Clethodim resistance
Listen to two news items: Using residual herbicides in fallow & Countering clethodim resistant ryegrass in legume phase Read More...
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Residuals that don’t lock up your rotation in the northern region
Residual herbicides in the fallow that can complement knockdown herbicides and suppress future germination flushes. Read More...
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Outmaneuver clethodim resistance in legume rotations
Clethodim resistance on the YP and similar regions in SA and Vic resulted from the cumulative effects of many factors over the last 25 years. Read More...
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Making farming systems WeedSmart
Use the WeedSmart Big 6 to formulate a plan that ensures every dollar spent is helping drive weed numbers down. Read More...
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Understanding resistance to DIM herbicides
Dr Peter Boutsalis says clethodim resistance can’t be ignored. Ryegrass plants that survive must be controlled with other tactics. Read More...