Stop weed seed set
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set.
It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. It acts as a second knock to clean up survivors to other selective herbicides, preventing resistance evolution and prolonging the life of the selective herbicides.
One comment that you will hear time and time again from successful grain growers is, ‘we never miss an opportunity to stop seed set’. Sure, the opportunity does not always present itself, but when it does we owe it to ourselves to stop seed set at all costs and take no prisoners.
Some of the key seed set control options include
- Crop top canola and pulses in weedy paddocks;
- Consider hay, brown manure or long fallow in high-pressure paddocks;
- Spray top/spray fallow pasture prior to the cropping phase.
- Check out the GRDC’s latest fact sheet on pre-harvest herbicide use (including crop topping) here.
Articles
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Case Study
Michael Nichols, Sisters Creek, Tas
When herbicide resistant annual ryegrass arrived on their farm Michael Nichols knew he needed to prevent a ‘stop farming’ event. 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...
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Australian grain growers tackle herbicide resistance
Australian grain growers are responding to the challenge of increasing herbicide resistance in weeds through the adoption of IWM practices. Read More...
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Plan your attack on the weed seed bank
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Can pulse cover crops tackle multi-resistant ryegrass in irrigated systems?
Field pea provides an effective winter fallow clean to manage resistant ryegrass ahead of planting rice or wheat. Read More...
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Jamie and Susie Grant, Jimbour Qld
Proactive use of automated optical weed detection technology, allows continuous spraying and treating smaller and smaller weeds. Read More...
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What can I do at harvest to reduce my future weed burden?
Harvest time is an important opportunity to assess weed burden across the farm and be proactive about driving down the weed seed bank. Read More...
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Advances made in weed recognition technologies
Australian researchers are developing technologies that will deliver ‘green-on-green’ weed recognition and targeted control in-crop. Read More...
Case Study
Elton and Pam Petersen, Moonie Qld
The Petersens have rapidly regained control of glyphosate-resistant summer grasses using automated spot-spraying technology. Read More...
News
Don’t sow wild oats
Research shows that stopping seed set for two years could lead to complete control of wild oats in the field. Read More...
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How can I maximise grass weed control using hybrid canola?
For a competitive canola crop to halve grass weed seed set, use a vigorous variety, robust pre-em herbicide and the best agronomic package. Read More...
Case Study
Single family, Coonamble NSW
The Singles gain good weed control year round using crops and fallow in both winter and summer on their farm near Coonamble. Read More...
Case Study
Kurt Mayne, Rolleston Qld
Kurt Mayne is impressed with the benefits that have come with the addition of an optical sprayer to their weed control program. Read More...
Case Study
Messina family, Mullewa WA
Weed-identifying cameras are allowing for real-time weed detection and tailored herbicide application in-crop. Read More...
News
Make seedbank management your priority this year
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
Case Study
Jason Rogers, Moree NSW
Keeping weed numbers down, managing patches and minimising weed seed set has been a high priority for Jason Rogers, Moree. Read More...
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Harvest tips, crop topping + trifluralin resistance
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
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Crop topping, using Sharpen & getting ready for harvest
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
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Spray drift & crop competition
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
Case Study
Andrew & Jocie Bate, Gindie Qld
A desire to alleviate compaction on their farm is the driving force behind Andrew and Jocie Bate's agtech venture into robotics. Read More...
Case Study
Beefwood Farms, Moree NSW
Glenn Coughran has used optical sprayers as the foundation of a rejuvenated weed control program over the last 14 years. Read More...
Case Study
Tim Rethus, Horsham Vic
Wimmera grower Tim Rethus and his family are taking an integrated approach to the weed management with a strong focus on weed-free crops. Read More...
Case Study
Brad Jackson, Gurley NSW
The 1700 ha family operation is based on a robust winter cropping program featuring wheat, barley, chickpea, canola and linseed to help keep weed numbers low and manage risk. Read More...
News
Getting the edge on brome grass on non-wetting soils
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
Ask an Expert
What is the critical period for weed control?
Once a crop has passed the critical period for weed control, the crop should out-compete any new weed germinations. Read More...
News
Spray out low yield potential crops now or crop top later?
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
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Delay spraying stressed weeds after rain
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
Case Study
Mark Sandow, SA
Herbicide-resistant annual ryegrass has been an ongoing challenge for grain producers in the Mintaro area of South Australia since the 1980s. Read More...
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Options for crop topping canola
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
Podcasts
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Podcast
S07E19: Crop topping tips to stop weed seed set pre-harvest
Stopping weed seed set with crop topping is critical to prevent weeds coming back with a vengeance next year. Listen to this podcast for tips on your region. Read More...
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S06E37: Controlling late season weeds and driving down the weed seedbank
After couple of good years of rain in the Southern Region, weeds like ryegrass are popping up through the crop. So how do we deal with them? Read More...
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S06E35: How giving the soil a light tickle can help with uniform weed control
On this edition of the podcast, we’re looking at how giving the soil a light tickle can help with uniform weed control with Shane Kelly from Kelly Tillage. Read More...
Podcast
S06E33: Why crop topping is a great tool to prevent weed seed set
It's hard to believe that harvest is just around the corner! In light of this fast approaching reality, we wanted to talk about crop topping and spray topping. Read More...
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S06E10: New green-on-green autonomous spraying technology overview
Goldacres technical guru, David Tuppen talks to us about the latest innovations in spray technology. Read More...
Podcast
Crop topping, using Sharpen & getting ready for harvest
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
Case Studies
View all
Case Study
Michael Nichols, Sisters Creek, Tas
When herbicide resistant annual ryegrass arrived on their farm Michael Nichols knew he needed to prevent a ‘stop farming’ event. Read More...
Case Study
Jamie and Susie Grant, Jimbour Qld
Proactive use of automated optical weed detection technology, allows continuous spraying and treating smaller and smaller weeds. Read More...
Case Study
Elton and Pam Petersen, Moonie Qld
The Petersens have rapidly regained control of glyphosate-resistant summer grasses using automated spot-spraying technology. Read More...
Case Study
Single family, Coonamble NSW
The Singles gain good weed control year round using crops and fallow in both winter and summer on their farm near Coonamble. Read More...
Case Study
Kurt Mayne, Rolleston Qld
Kurt Mayne is impressed with the benefits that have come with the addition of an optical sprayer to their weed control program. Read More...
Case Study
Messina family, Mullewa WA
Weed-identifying cameras are allowing for real-time weed detection and tailored herbicide application in-crop. Read More...
Case Study
Jason Rogers, Moree NSW
Keeping weed numbers down, managing patches and minimising weed seed set has been a high priority for Jason Rogers, Moree. Read More...
Case Study
Andrew & Jocie Bate, Gindie Qld
A desire to alleviate compaction on their farm is the driving force behind Andrew and Jocie Bate's agtech venture into robotics. Read More...
Case Study
Beefwood Farms, Moree NSW
Glenn Coughran has used optical sprayers as the foundation of a rejuvenated weed control program over the last 14 years. Read More...
Case Study
Tim Rethus, Horsham Vic
Wimmera grower Tim Rethus and his family are taking an integrated approach to the weed management with a strong focus on weed-free crops. Read More...
Case Study
Brad Jackson, Gurley NSW
The 1700 ha family operation is based on a robust winter cropping program featuring wheat, barley, chickpea, canola and linseed to help keep weed numbers low and manage risk. Read More...
Case Study
Mark Sandow, SA
Herbicide-resistant annual ryegrass has been an ongoing challenge for grain producers in the Mintaro area of South Australia since the 1980s. Read More...
Videos
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Webinar
Precision weed control – where are we at?
Mark Saunders and Ben White (Kondinin Group) discuss the latest advances in spraying technology, green-on-green and green-on-brown camera developments, AI and robotics, drone and weed mapping, and more. Read More...
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Detect, then spray
The Singles have been using the air-borne weed sensor, Single Shot, to rapidly detect and map weeds on their dryland cropping property. Read More...
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Optical spray has a good fit in CQ
Kurt Mayne has been impressed with the benefits that have come with the addition of a WEED-IT to their weed control program. Read More...
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Farming moisture : Beating weeds
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
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Mechanical desiccation of mungbeans
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
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Rod Birch on how the Big 6 is keeping weeds at bay at Catalina Farms
Rod Birch (Coorow, WA) gives an overview of what Big 6 principles are working for them. He also explas how they're approaching weed control at new property acquisition, 'Koobabbie', which hadn't changed hands for 115 years. Read More...
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WeedSmart Week Forum Day Videos
Watch all the videos from our Esperance WeedSmart Week Forum Day! Read More...
Webinar
You don’t know what you don’t know about managing weeds
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...
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WeedSmart in HRZ – practical options for dealing with ryegrass
Take no prisoners! Stop Weed Seed Set. It sounds a little obvious, but annual weeds must set seed if the species is to persist, so stopping weed seed set is a critical strategy to manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Stopping seed set does two things, 1. It reduces the size of the weed seed bank, and 2. […]...