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News
Resistant ryegrass found in summer crops and further north than ever
Annual ryegrass is germinating in summer crops and fallows in south-eastern Australia, already carrying resistance to many common herbicides. Read More...
Podcast
S08E04: Strip tillage benefits and farm biosecurity insights from Dalby WeedSmart Week presenters
In this episode, we focus on the Northern Region, as we get insights into two of our WeedSmart Week Dalby presenter's farming systems. Read More...
Case Study
Simon Burgess, Conara Tasmania
Reconfiguring paddocks for irrigation can bring up many issues related to previous management and land use, including weeds. Read More...
Podcast
S08E03: Regional Update – Mark Habner, Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, SA
On this Regional Update, we catch up with Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, Mark Habner about the increased update of weed seed impact mills in his region. Read More...
News
Stop ryegrass in its tracks: First step is to prevent seed set
Bec and Ash Marshall have seen the benefits of resistance testing and implementing tactics that drive down weed numbers fast. Read More...
Podcast
S08E02: Harvest recap across the regions
For our first main episode back, we hear from our extension agronomists on how harvest went across the regions. Read More...
Podcast
S08E01: Regional Update – WeedSmart Week Dalby Preview
In this podcast, we catch up with WeedSmart Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh and grower Jordan Anderson on what to expect at WeedSmart Week Dalby. Read More...
Ask an Expert
How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?
Many herbicide-tolerant pulse varieties are very specific in their tolerance to different active ingredients, even from the same mode of action group. Read More...
Podcast
S07E23: Dealing with a wet harvest
In this episode, we catch-up with an expert from each cropping region in the eastern states to get insights on dealing with a wet harvest. Read More...
Ask an Expert
How can I use the WeedSmart Big 6 to keep old chemistry working?
Any herbicide program that relies heavily on one or two herbicide modes of action for a target weed is bound to fail eventually. Read More...
News
Nutrien Ag Solutions invests in WeedSmart
WeedSmart values the vital role of agronomists in keeping sustainable herbicide use at the forefront of modern agricultural practice. Read More...
News
Caution required when retaining rain-affected seed
To avoid poor germination and low vigour crops, retain seed from fertile paddocks and avoid diseased, sprouted or weather-damaged grain. Read More...