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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Paddock Talk #19 Double-knock fleabane and Long grass break tactic
Listen to two news items: Testing alternative double-knocks for fleabane + Long grass breaks to tackle resistant ryegrass Read More...
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Long grass break turns the tables on herbicide-resistant ryegrass
Faced with triple-herbicide-resistance, Bec and Ash Marshall have implemented a diverse and comprehensive program to reduce weed numbers. Read More...
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Countering imi resistance in broadleaf weeds
Herbicide-resistant weeds can blow-out when seasonal conditions don't favour chemical control. Drive down the weed seedbank with the Big 6. Read More...
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Paddock Talk #19 Double-knock fleabane and Long grass break tactic
Listen to two news items: Testing alternative double-knocks for fleabane + Long grass breaks to tackle resistant ryegrass Read More...
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Long grass break turns the tables on herbicide-resistant ryegrass
Faced with triple-herbicide-resistance, Bec and Ash Marshall have implemented a diverse and comprehensive program to reduce weed numbers. Read More...
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Countering imi resistance in broadleaf weeds
Herbicide-resistant weeds can blow-out when seasonal conditions don't favour chemical control. Drive down the weed seedbank with the Big 6. 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...