News
Does ambient temperature affect herbicide performance?
Applying herbicides outside the optimal temperature range can contribute to a spray failure, even in susceptible populations. Read More...
Video
Knockdowns!
Join our extension agronomists, Greg Condon (NSW) and Emily Chambers (SA), for a strategic review of this season's autumn knockdowns! They'll examine what worked and what didn't, as well as providing some top tips for next season. Read More...
News
It’s time to get your WeedSmart Week study tour sorted
Growers and agronomists alike benefit from visiting other regions to see how other growers deal with weed challenges. Read More...
News
Innovation drives summer fallow efficiency in the Riverina
Griffith, NSW will host the flagship WeedSmart Week 2026, showcasing the innovative weed management systems local growers have established. Read More...
News
WeedSmart Big 6 focus weed: Fleabane
Fleabane ranks #2 for fallow area affected and #3 for yield loss and revenue loss in the Australian grains industry. Read More...
Podcast
S11E6: Regional Update – Joe Koch, Flinders Ranges, SA
Joe and his family run a mixed "crops and chops" operation in separate high and low rainfall zones. With a rare wet start under their belts, they've been faced with higher numbers of ryegrass, barley grass, marshmallow weed, capeweed and milk thistle! Read More...
News
Paddock Talk #21 Boosting knockdown efficacy and Impact of strategic tillage
Listen to two news items: Boosting knockdown efficacy + Impact of one-off tillage Read More...
News
Control ‘summer weeds’ like fleabane in winter and spring
Shifting the primary management timing for summer fallow weeds to winter and spring improves the level of control of fleabane and FTR grass. Read More...
Ask an Expert
Using residuals to keep irrigation infrastructure and borders weed-free
A robust residual herbicide program on non-crop areas buys growers time in the peak periods and reduces weed numbers for routine maintenace. Read More...
News
Resistance risk to eliminate herbicides on irrigated farms
While cotton paddocks are generally relatively weed-free, the incidence of glyphosate resistance continues to increase for several key weeds. Read More...
News
Paddock Talk #20 Narrow windrow burning revisited and Boomspray Investment Calculator
Listen to two news items: Narrow windrow burning refresher + Boomspray Investment Calculator Read More...
Podcast
S11E5: Beyond Resistance – Growing the Next Gen of Agronomists with Nutrien’s Rachel Minett and Tom Shaw
Shannon chats with South Coastal Agencies Lead Agronomist Rachel Minnett and Nutrien Farm Services Agronomist Tom Shaw about bridging the gap between university training and practical farm agronomy skills. Read More...