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Investigate adverse experiences when using herbicides
Good records and proper investigation can hone in on the cause of unexpected results such as crop injury or poor weed control. Read More...
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Get out there and take a resistance test this harvest!
In this WeedSmart Shorts video, Western Extension Agronomist Peter Newman and Southern Extension Agronomist Chris Davey explain the differences between random and selected resistance testing results. They also explain why it's important to get resistance testing done and provide an update on the latest resistance survey data. 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...
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Herbicide resistant hot-spots revealed in the most recent ryegrass survey
Professor Chris Preston explains where the herbicide resistant hot-spots are for herbicide resistance in ryegrass and provides some sage advice around how to get the most out of old and new chemistries. Read More...
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Can intercropping help with weed management?
Diverse rotations are a key aspect of the Big 6 and intercropping, despite its challenges, can provide opportunities for improving soils, weeds and risk management. Read More...
Case Study
Peter and Kylie Bach, Pittsworth Qld
Peter and Kylie Bach are using crops to compete with weeds throughout the year, aiming for 130% utilisation of their cropping land. Read More...
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Mixed farming – does it really help control resistant weeds?
Greg Condon and Craig Drum discuss the weed challenges their clients have been experiencing, and how introducing livestock has helped solve these challenges. Read More...
Podcast
S06E31: Grazing resistant ryegrass key to weed control success for Scholz family
Murray and Emma Scholz are having a real win with grazing to keep ryegrass at bay. Peter Boutsalis provides an update on clethodim resistance and shares some practical tips on how to keep on top of ryegrass. Read More...
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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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How can I set up my summer crops to help manage weeds?
It pays to plan ahead to manage weeds in winter fallows destined from summer crops – such as cotton, sorghum, mungbean and sunflower. Read More...
Podcast
S06E30: Regional Update – Daniel Birch, Catalina Farms, Coorow
Daniel Birch who is based near Coorow in Western Australia’s mid-west joins us on the Regional Update in this episode. Daniel recently took part in a resistance survey conducted by Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative Researcher, Dr Roberto Busi. I caught up with Dan at the resistance workshop Roberto held in Dalwallinu a few weeks ago. Read More...
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WeedSmart Week Forum Day Videos
Watch all the videos from our Esperance WeedSmart Week Forum Day! Read More...