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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...
Podcast
S06E38: Regional Update – Jana Dixon, WeedSmart HRZ Extension Agronomist, Clare, SA
This is our last Southern Regional Update for the year! Our WeedSmart High Rainfall Zone Agronomist, Jana Dixon, joins us to provide a regional update on Clare, South Australia and surrounds.
We also chat about what growers need to think about when it comes to planning around potential chemical shortages. Read More...
Podcast
S06E37: Controlling late season weeds and driving down the weed seedbank
After couple of good years of rain in the Southern Region, weeds like ryegrass are popping up through the crop. So how do we deal with them? 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...
Video
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...
Webinar
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...
Podcast
S06E36: Regional Update – Peter McKenzie, Agronomist, Quirindi, NSW
In this episode of the Regional Update, we're heading to the Northern Region to catch up with Peter McKenzie, who is Principal Agronomist and Director at Agricultural Consulting & Extension Services. 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...
Podcast
S06E35: How giving the soil a light tickle can help with uniform weed control
On this edition of the podcast, we’re looking at how giving the soil a light tickle can help with uniform weed control with Shane Kelly from Kelly Tillage. Read More...
Podcast
S06E34: Regional Update – Alex Davies, Farmer, York, WA
We head to the Western Region and catch up with York farmer, Alex Davies. Alex has a continuous cropping farming system and also runs sheep. Read More...
Podcast
S06E33: Why crop topping is a great tool to prevent weed seed set
It's hard to believe that harvest is just around the corner! In light of this fast approaching reality, we wanted to talk about crop topping and spray topping. Read More...