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Paddock Talk #19 Double-knock fleabane and Long grass break tactic

March 30, 2026

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Cindy Benjamin

Welcome to WeedSmart Paddock Talk Episode #18

Featuring insights from Harmohinder Dhammu, senior research scientist, DPIRD WA and Bec Marshall, southern Victorian Mallee grain grower and agronomist.

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