Resources
Case Study
Krui Pastoral Co, Condamine, Qld
East-west sowing is a legacy of the Hamilton's land clearing for livestock, providing paddock-wide weed suppression. Read More...
Podcast
S09E05: Regional Update – Cameron Jenkin, Farm Manager, Pindar, WA
Cameron Jenkin is farm manager for the Flannagan's, who have recently been using Alfie, an automated robot, to spot spray. Read More...
Case Study
Slarke family, Lake Grace WA
The Slarke family implement an integrated weed management program to minimise the impact of herbicide resistance on their farming business. Read More...
Ask an Expert
What are some blue-sky weed control technologies?
Electric weeders, directed energy, gametocides and allelopathy are some promising new weed control methods. Read More...
News
Efficient farm layout benefits weed control
Their block farming layout allows the Slarkes to complete major operations like seeding, spraying and harvesting very efficiently. Read More...
News
Don’t let weeds call the shots in your business
With good advice and the WeedSmart Big 6 checklist, you will soon be on track with an integrated plan to keep weed numbers low. Read More...
News
Weighing up the automated spot-spraying tech options
Automated spot-spraying (using either sensors or cameras) gives growers multiple levers to pull using different chemistry, timings and rates. Read More...
Podcast
S09E04: Management strategies for glyphosate resistant weeds
Dr Chris Preston and agronomist David Strahorn talk about the current state and strategies of glyphosate resistance. Read More...
Fact Sheet
Integrated weed management of feathertop Rhodes grass
Research and paddock experience have shown that monitoring and implementing a suite of tactics is essential for successful management of FTR. Read More...
Fact Sheet
GRDC focus delivers gains in herbicide resistance management
GRDC's investment in understanding and combatting herbicide resistance over the past 25 years has returned $3.50 for every dollar invested. Read More...
Fact Sheet
Impact of weeds on Australian grain production
This report represent the most comprehensive national analysis of the cost of weeds to Australian grain growers. Read More...
News
Crop competition from the ground up
At Lake Grace, WA, the Slarkes use narrow row spacing, high seeding rates, east-west sowing, VRT and soil amelioration to help combat weeds. Read More...