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Paddock Talk #21 Boosting knockdown efficacy and Impact of strategic tillage

May 22, 2026
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Cindy Benjamin

Welcome to WeedSmart Paddock Talk Episode #21

Featuring insights from Tony Lockrey, AMPS Moree and Dr Yash Dang, UQ.

Take a listen…

For more details, you can read these WeedSmart resources:

Boosting knockdown efficacy against hard-to-kill weeds

Is one-time tillage a weed control option in a no-till farming system?

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