Big 6
The Big 6 are a set of chemical, mechanical and cultural tactics to help growers control crop weeds.
This plan is all about the grower calling the shots, not the weeds. Download the Big 6 flyer.
We’ve created a Big 6 flyer specific to the summer cropping region. Download it here.
Weedsmart Wisdom
While the Big 6 is a great framework for weed control options, we can’t fit everything in. In our WeedSmart Wisdom section, we focus on some of the other key principles for effective weed control, like spray efficacy and resistance testing.
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While the Big 6 is a great framework for weed control options, we can’t fit everything in. In our WeedSmart Wisdom section, we focus on some of the other key principles for effective weed control, like spray efficacy and resistance testing.
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Testing for herbicide susceptibility and resistance
Testing weeds for herbicide susceptibility and resistance can save growers thousands of dollars, making the investment of a few hundred in testing very worthwhile. Read More...
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Do coarse nozzles compromise summer spray efficacy?
Select nozzles that deliver the largest spray quality to reduce spray drift and implement measures that don't compromise summer weed control. Read More...
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Velocity resistance flags the value of herbicide resistance testing pre-harvest
High-level resistance to Velocity is confirmed in wild radish. Test survivor weeds this season. Read More...
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Plan your attack on the weed seed bank
Here we summarise the key components of the WeedSmart Big 6 strategies and the principles that underpin them. Read More...
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Testing informs herbicide choice
Herbicide resistance resistance testing proved useful even on a property where there had been limited use of herbicides. Read More...
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Investigate adverse experiences when using herbicides
Good records and proper investigation can hone in on the cause of unexpected results such as crop injury or poor weed control. Read More...