Resources
Podcast
S08E23: Wrapping up the 2023 season with a look at weed control across the country
In this podcast the WeedSmart extension agronomists talk about the weed control tactics that have proved most beneficial in 2023. Read More...
News
WeedSmart Big 6 on High rainfall farms in the Southern and Western regions
Get started with the WeedSmart Big 6 tailored for the high rainfall regions of Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Read More...
News
WeedSmart Big 6 on WA’s Low and Mid rainfall farms
Get started with the WeedSmart Big 6 tailored for the low and mid rainfall regions of Western Australia. Read More...
News
Rapid resistance testing and genomic herbicides
Rapid testing will revolutionise current practice and genomics research will likely lead to next-gen herbicides using RNAi technology. Read More...
Fact Sheet
Understanding post-emergent herbicide use
Understand how post-emergent herbicides work and how resistance evolves and is expressed, in order to maximise herbicide performance. Read More...
Fact Sheet
Pulse width modulation (PWM) sprayers
Pulse width modulation sprayers can provide more consistent performance, individual section control and turn compensation. Read More...
News
WeedSmart for organic croppers
The Jacksons developed valuable weed management tactics that can be employed in both conventional and organic farming systems. Read More...
Podcast
S8E22: Regional Update – Katrina Swift, Grower, Parkes, NSW
This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower Treen Swift who tells us how having 13 crop options available helps her family manage weed and insect pressure. Read More...
Webinar
Biological control of crop weeds – development of novel tools and approaches for integration
In this webinar we discuss the use of pathogens and insects to control crop weeds safely in the environment. Read More...
Case Study
Jackson family, Gurley NSW
The 1700 ha family operation is based on a robust winter cropping program featuring wheat, barley, chickpea, canola and linseed to help keep weed numbers low and manage risk. Read More...
News
Measuring the value of weed control expenses
Chris Davey, WeedSmart's southern extension agronomist, suggests three ways to reassure yourself that a weed control tactic is worthwhile. Read More...
Ask an Expert
What are the economic benefits of diverse rotations?
Crop choice and rotation planning are very powerful weed control tactics, central to a biologically-robust and sustainable farming system. Read More...