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Paddock Talk #18 Group 2 stewardship and Breaking the imi-spiral

March 15, 2026

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Cindy Benjamin

Welcome to WeedSmart Paddock Talk Episode #18

Featuring insights from Sarah Wilson, senior technical services specialist with Syngenta and Chris Davey, WeedSmart extension agronomist (SA).

Take a listen…

For more details, you can read these WeedSmart resources:

How can I avoid getting stuck in an imi herbicide cycle?

Imi-resistance: Dealing with broadleaf weeds (South Australian perspective)

Always read the label and check with your local agronomist for advice to suit your situation.

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The APVMA review of 'quat' herbicides will drive further research into their effective use and innovation in alternative weed control tactics. Read More...

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Learn about the effect herbicide residues may have on soil microbial activity and on the establishment and growth of crops following the fallow, even after the plant back period. Read More...

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Targetted tillage for inter-row weed control

Inter-row targetted tillage prototype reveal, Mar 2025, featuring the research team: Dr Michael Walsh, Dr Stuart Watt and Dr Andrew Guzzomi. Read More...

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Biological control of crop weeds – development of novel tools and approaches for integration

In this webinar we discuss the use of pathogens and insects to control crop weeds safely in the environment. Read More...

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In this webinar, we discuss the practical strategies to prevent and manage incursions of resistant annual ryegrass populations in northern cropping systems. Read More...

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Research paper: Strategic tillage in Australian conservation agricultural systems to address soil constraints

Growers who understand the impacts of soil amelioration on weed demography, can better plan weed management strategies to apply after tillage. Read More...

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Research paper: Strategic tillage in conservation agricultural systems of north-eastern Australia

Experiments to quantify the risks and benefits to crop productivity, soil and environmental health of strategic tillage in no-till system. Read More...

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Research paper: Diverse systems to manage herbicide-resistant annual ryegrass

High levels of control (>95%) over 3 consecutive seasons can reduce ARG seedbanks. Diverse crop sequences are the most cost-effective method. Read More...

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